Cleaning expert shares 2p tip that will descale your toilet in seconds - The Scottish Sun

LOOK, we know that cleaning your toilet isn't the most exciting of chores, but have you ever given it a thorough scrub and that creepy shade of brown STILL won't budge?

Well, it could actually be caused by limescale buildup, and there's a very quick and easy fix.

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Scale can react with minerals in the toilet and turn green or brown Photo Credit: Getty

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The chemical reaction between copper and limestone causes it to be degraded . Photo credit: Getty

We know what you're thinking: Limestone is usually an off-white color.

Speaking to the Express , Olly Cavner, Resident Services manager for Essential Living, said limestone often turns brown or green when it reacts with iron, magnesium or calcium in the toilet bowl.

And if the limescale wasn't hard enough to remove in the first place, it will also pick up dirt particles, making the stain even more stubborn.

But instead of scrubbing it thoroughly with a toilet brush, the expert said a 2p piece was a much better course of action.

Olly explained: "A difficult substance to remove, the 2p is one of the cheapest and most effective ways to remove scale from the toilet bowl.

"That's because if you wet a 2p coin and remove the limestone, the chemical reaction between the copper and the limestone causes it to break down.

"Just hold the coin at a slight angle and rub off the limescale deposits, almost as if you're nibbling."

And if you're still having trouble at this point, the expert recommends pouring in white vinegar, letting it sit for 20 minutes, then rubbing away the buildup with a bath sponge.

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In addition, the 2p tip also works on faucets and baking sheets .

In a post on her TikTok channel , Lucy Dashwood explained that Mrs. Hinch 's favorite products, The Pink Stuff and Elbow Grease, wouldn't budge the layers of dirt on her shelf.

He began by submerging the tray in boiling water and dish soap to soften leftover food.

After wiping it down with a towel, Lucy began scraping the surface with a 2p coin, making sure to go in all directions to remove any grease stains.

She said: "Make sure you keep brushing along the way so you know what areas you've covered.

"I like to flush the set from time to time to see what areas I have left to do."

After half an hour of carefully going through every nook and cranny with her 2p coin, Lucy's tray finally looked brand new.

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A 2p coin made this baking sheet sparkle again too . Credit: lucydashwood_/Tiktok

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TikToker Lucy was surprised at how well it worked Credit: lucydashwood_/Tiktok

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