To clean fixtures like taps and showerheads, soak a cloth in vinegar and wrap it around the affected area (fasten it in place with a rubber band if needed), then leave it to sit for as long as you think is necessary. Glass surfaces can be cleaned by pouring some vinegar into a spray bottle and using it as you would use a commercial cleaner. One Mumsnet user, Laila747, says, “White vinegar in a spray bottle, add some Fairy Liquid and spray all over shower screen, leave for 15 minutes then rinse. Perfect streak-free shower screen every time!” No matter how much you’ve scrubbed your bathroom, it can seem impossible to remove limescale on glass, but you just need the right products. Sometimes, these products might already be in your home.What you’ll need:

Yeah, [The] Pink [Stuff] Paste is the key. It'll bring anything up like new!” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user DonLewis)Lemon method: Cut a lemon in half and rub the juice onto the shower head, making sure you cover it fully. Leave the lemon juice to work its magic for an hour or two and then use a toothbrush to scrub the showerhead, including the holes. This is because one of its main purposes is to remove residue, which means that it adapts very well to removing limescale staining. Vinegar method: Pour a generous amount of vinegar into a food bag and fasten the bag with string around the shower head. Leave the bag on overnight and wipe the shower head clean in the morning. Baths, showers, sinks and tiles The limescale disappears before your eyes to leave your kettle bright and shiny. It will also stop the limescale scum you get when you pour tea or coffee, meaning you’ll get a more delicious drink every time. If lemon juice or vinegar don't work, you can use bicarbonate of soda and white vinegar. Combine two parts bicarbonate of soda with one part white vinegar - this should create a paste, which you then can apply to the surfaces and leave to sit for 15 minutes. Then scrub off the limescale residue. Washing machines and dishwashers

Limescale is a nasty eyesore that, despite its appearance and texture, is actually fairly easy to clean up with just a little know-how.

Efficiency is at the heart of this limescale remover as it only takes a couple of minutes to work. However, if your limescale is particularly stubborn, spray and leave it for 10 minutes, then rinse and wipe away. Pros