Stop using bleach to clean toilets when £2 product works '10 times better'

A cleaning enthusiast has taken to social media to share her success in tackling stubborn limescale in the loo, a common issue caused by hard water which leaves behind minerals like calcium.

On the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook page, Angie Ives revealed her method for removing limescale, stating: "My daughter exchanged homes and this was the loo.

"I used the black Harpic toilet cleaner and left it overnight. Gave it a gentle clean this morning, flushed and job done. No idea how a toilet bowl gets that covered in limescale, but I won't judge, the results are great."

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Angie posted a before-and-after photo of the toilet, showcasing the dramatic transformation from a bowl heavily coated with brown limescale to a gleaming, limescale-free finish.

Harpic Power Plus Toilet Cleaner, also known as black Harpic, is touted as a potent toilet cleaner that not only kills 99.9 percent of bacteria but also removes limescale in just one minute.

The product boasts being "10 times better than bleach" and claims to effectively combat urine stains, dirt, rust, while also refreshing the toilet, reports the Express.

Available at various supermarkets such as Sainsbury's and Ocado, the cleaner can be snapped up for as little as £1.65.

Angie's post quickly garnered over 300 likes and numerous comments from impressed fellow cleaning aficionados.

Nicki Wood asked: "Do you just use it around the rim, or did you squirt it in the actual water?".

Angie responded and stated: "I put about half the bottle around the underside of the rim, then it all went in the bowl."

Sue Quinn said: "I'm a cleaner and this is the only toilet cleaner I'll use, it's better and safer than bleach. It shifts stains in minutes. I wish they used it in public toilets."

Debbie Moulton wrote: "This is absolutely incredible, I've never seen results as good as this. Adding to my food shop."

The product boasts impressive results, but if you're on the hunt for something more natural, white vinegar can also help to shift stains, as well as coke.

Just pour some white vinegar into the water, give it a gentle brush and let it sit before flushing.