Here at Cleaning North West, we are Preston’s leading cleaning company. Working in both the domestic and the commercial sectors, we take on a wide range of cleaning tasks, from one off cleans, to regular cleaning. One of the issues we regularly have to deal with is limescale. But what is limescale? And why is limescale removal an important part of domestic and commercial cleaning? Well, this is our guide to professional cleaning and limescale removal.
What is limescale?
Limescale can be magnesium hydroxide, calcium sulphate or calcium carbonate. All of which are essentially mineral residues left over from hard water. Hard water contains additional calcium and magnesium ions that are not present in soft water, and these react and change when they come into contact with heat, or metal surfaces. As a result, an unsightly layer of limescale is left behind. This can cause problems for boilers, kettles and coffee makers, as well as toilets, sinks and showers. And as professional cleaners, we are often asked to remove limescale build up.
Professional cleaning and limescale removal
Limescale leaves behind a yellow or cream layer of minerals which, if not removed, will simply get bigger and bigger. This can make your bathroom or kitchen look dirty and uncared for, even though it isn’t actually dirt. As a result, one of our first tasks as professional cleaners is to get rid of visible limescale.
Removing limescale
There are several different options to help you get rid of limescale. Some of our tried and tested remedies include:
- spraying the effected area with undiluted white vinegar
- creating a mix of white vinegar and borax to scrub affected surfaces
- lime water and water in a 50:50 ratio
- Baking soda
- lemon
For more information or advice, or to book your own professional clean, get in touch with the professionals today, here at Cleaning North West.