Tried and tested cleaning hack that removes limescale overnight
These days, there’s certainly no shortage of cleaning tips on social media if you need some inspiration to add to your routine.
But with so much choice, it can be difficult to know which hacks are actually going to work, and which ones have just ended up going accidentally viral.
So in a bid to help people out, one cleaning expert decided to put some of the most popular social media hacks to the test – and confirmed that one shower-cleaning hack was extremely effective.
There’s often so much discussion around popular social media hacks that can do more harm than good, Nick Ross from Home Spritz put the shower-cleaning trick to the test, which uses a very common kitchen ingredient and minimal effort.
Vinegar can be a useful tool for cleaning showerheads because its acidic properties help dissolve mineral deposits and grime buildup.
TikTokker @madamesweat suggests avoiding bleach and using water and vinegar instead. The TikTok video has more than 2.6 million views and many other users followed the trend.
And it’s very simple to do as well. Nick said: “Simply fill a plastic bag with white vinegar and soak the showerhead for a few hours, or overnight if the build-up is tougher.
“Once soaked, rinse the showerhead thoroughly and scrub any stubborn areas with an old toothbrush.”
Although this is an effective cleaning trick, Nick issued a word of warning that it should be carried out with caution on certain showers. He said: “Remember that this approach should be used only for stainless steel showerheads. Ones with delicate finishes like brass should not be soaked for more than 30 minutes.”
Another popular trick that’s been doing the rounds on TikTok is using a hairdryer to remove sticker residue from mirrors and glass, as heat can help to loosen the adhesive so it peels off more easily.
TikToker @missenplace_au has gained more than 145,000 views in a video showing this easy, yet very effective hack.
“I often give jars a new lease of life, so I tried removing a label from one I was about to clean. I was really impressed by how well a hairdryer loosened the adhesive,” explained Nick.
“Apply heat for about 30 seconds, then gently lift a corner of the sticker with your fingernail or a thin, flat tool and the sticker will come right off.”
