Limescale, a chalky substance left behind by evaporating hard water, is a common nuisance in appliances and pipes. While bleach may seem like the go-to solution for toilet limescale stains, it merely masks the problem rather than eliminating it.

So, what’s the best way to tackle these stubborn stains? On the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook page, one woman shared how she managed to remove five years of limescale from her toilet without any scrubbing. Herlen Warick posted: “I’ve been trying for five years to get limescale off the bottom of the bowl. I'd tried Coke, scrubbing and a ton of bleach. Nothing worked! I saw on here to try citric acid, I poured it in and left it for five minutes (I scooped as much water as possible out first), and well, wow, it worked. So happy to have a clean-looking toilet at last! Thanks to all who suggested it!”

Often hailed as one of the most diverse natural cleaning agents, citric acid is the perfect addition for cleaning your toilet.

The post sparked a flurry of comments from cleaning enthusiasts endorsing this product for removing limescale buildup from toilets.

Helena Enefer commented: “Yes, I always recommend it, glad it worked for you.” Jodie Henfrey said: “I swear by citric acid.”

Debra Smith penned: “Always used citric acid for an effortless solution. It takes five minutes to use and leaves the toilet absolutely spotless.”

Sinead Rowe expressed: “It’s great stuff, I’ve used it on grubby tile grout too. Mix it with water to form a paste, apply to the grout, leave a while, and then scrub."

Suzanne Cox responded: “I use this too. When I leave it to soak, I put the toilet brush in the bowl to soak at the same time. It's a miracle product.”

Tara Rudge declared: “I swear by citric acid for removing limescale from toilets, taps, and shower screens. It’s great stuff, just use it carefully on things other than toilets.”

Rebecca Sylvester added: “I tried this hack too, or should I say got my husband to do it. We had been trying to get the toilet clean for months, and did this, and it worked a treat.

“It worked better getting all the water out of the toilet so the product sat directly on the limescale. Didn’t even need to scrub it, put it down before bed and flushed it in the morning. It’s a game-changer.”

Fans of cleaning guru Mrs Hinch have shared a few other tips for tackling toilet limescale the natural way. Colleen Wilson suggested: “Denture tablets work well on limescale and there’s no harsh chemicals involved.”

Evelyn Nicholl shared her preference: “I actually use washing up liquid or bubble bath as it’s soap-based. No chemicals.”

Christine Hale explained her method: “I emptied the water out and poured white vinegar to cover the offending limescale. Left overnight, and the results were fantastic.”