Limescale is the nasty crumbly white buildup on your shower head that can totally muck up your water flow, causing pressure problems and even hiking up your bills.

Although limescale can be tackled with baking soda and white vinegar, it can take a whittle to see results.

To dodge these grim issues faster, cleaning enthusiast Francesca, the founder of Thoroughly Modern Grandma, has dropped a golden tip to blitz that shower head in minutes and all it takes is one item.

Francesca advises citric acid as a faster option for you to restore your shower so it stays free of limescale.

She said: “Have you ever noticed how the holes in your shower head get clogged up? 

“These can easily be cleaned by soaking your shower head in a solution of hot water and citric acid. Leave for around 10 minutes and then rinse.”

Take note though, reaching for hardcore commercial cleaners or bleach is a big no-no as they're just too tough and could end up trashing your shower rather than scrubbing it clean

Citric acid, a natural substance found in citrus fruits like oranges and lemons, is available in crystal form at DIY stores and can work wonders as a cleaning agent.

Francesca added: “Citric acid is a great addition to your list of natural cleaning ingredients as its low pH means it is very acidic which means it's very good for removing things like calcium (limescale), rust, and other minerals.”

She explained further: “It’s also useful for killing mould and mildew and can be used as a preservative.”

To clean a shower head with citric acid, simply boil water in a kettle. Unscrew the shower head, and submerge it in a bowl of boiling water, adding a few spoonfuls of citric acid into the mix.

Allow the shower head to sit in this potent cleaning solution for 10 minutes or longer if it’s especially dirty.

Once soaked, rinse the fixture with cool tap water, dry it, and then reattach it to your shower.

You’ll now have a shower head that's not only spotless but also free from any limescale buildup, ensuring nothing gets in the way of your sparkling clean shower experience.