Richard Ghinn, bathroom expert at Tradebase advises, 'Remember to rinse well with water afterwards,' as you don't want to leave the lemon to sit for too long, as it could continue to erode your taps after getting rid of the limescale. No, all Proboil products have a controlled maximum flow rate to increase safety. You will need to keep the spout aerator insert free from scale to ensure the stream quality remains consistent over time. Because we store the water unpressurised and no higher than 98°C the tap dispenses more hot water and less steam. Taps come in all shapes and sizes, so it makes sense that tap descalers should too… We’ve sold our bestselling Limey for years, but it works best on taps that curve downwards, rather than those horizontal ones that don’t have a pronounced spout. That’s where the Limey XS comes in. Designed to descale horizontal taps, it’s easy to fit and leaves spouts gleaming and clog-free. Made from sturdy silicone, so it’s easy to rinse and clean afterwards, it fits taps with a diameter of 20-24mm, with the adjustable strap helping to hold it in place – making it compatible with almost all common flat taps. And you can use the strap to hook it round the top of your bottle of descaler, so they’re always together and easy to find when you need them. Leave the lemon in place for 2 to 3 hours or overnight. For best results, keep the lemon on the faucet overnight so the juices have plenty of time to loosen the buildup. [6] X Expert Source Amy Mikhaiel

Some of our taps and other chrome fittings in the bathroom have an unsightly accumulation of calcium scale deposits which we need to remove. We have tried most of the standard sprays and liquids and mild acids such as vinegar, all with no real effect. https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/house-and-home/household-advice/a656992/remove-limescale-stains/

Now that the power supply is off, it's time to get the necessary materials and tools. Depending on how serious the limescale issue is, you'll need descaling sprays or tablets, white vinegar, a cloth/brush and a bowl of warm water. Applying the Descaler Solution Use a mixture of baking soda and distilled water to remove hard water spots. If you notice some cloudy water spots on the fixture, mix up a solution of 1 tsp (6 g) of baking soda and 1 US tbsp (15 mL) of hot distilled water in a small bowl. Moisten the corner of a sponge or microfiber cloth with this solution and gently dab each water spot. Rinse it off with fresh distilled water to remove the baking soda. Then completely dry the whole fixture. [28] X Research source Place all three parts in vinegar or vinegar essence for approximately 15 minutes until the limescale dissolves. Citric acid has the same effect. Simply dissolve half a tablespoon of citric acid powder in 100 ml warm water and place the parts in this. What you can do is buy a big bottle of supermarket basics lemon juice, soak kitchen towels in it and wrap your fittings in them. Then wrap in clingfilm and leave overnight. Repeat as necessary. Viakal is cleaning guru Mrs Hinch's go-to product, and if it's good enough for her it's good enough for us.

For this method, you'll likely have most of the essentials you’ll need to hand already. Plus, it’s an all-natural method that doesn’t use any chemicals, making it ideal for using in your bathroom and kitchen. Additionally, it is important to change out all filters on your boiling water tanks periodically, as these can also cause further impediments in the dispersion of hot water from your tap. By taking the time to maintain your boiling water tap occasionally, you will help keep it in great condition and ready for those times when you crave a cuppa! Troubleshooting TipsYou can add 1 tablespoon (14 g) of baking soda to your solution to make it stronger. [14] X Expert Source Amy Mikhaiel