I finally got rid of my bad limescale with this 5-minute hack. And all you need is a coin
A homeowner describes a method for removing stubborn limescale from a bathtub using a standard limescale cleaner and a copper coin. The process involves spraying the cleaner, allowing it to sit for several minutes, and then using the coin to scrub away the remaining mineral deposits. The author claims this simple hack effectively cleared the buildup without the need for expensive professional cleaning or replacing the fixture.
- ▪The article details a cleaning hack that uses a copper coin to scrub limescale off a bathtub surface.
- ▪The method requires applying limescale cleaner and letting it sit for five to ten minutes before scrubbing.
- ▪The author states that the coin helps remove flakes of limescale that remain after the initial cleaning with a cloth.
- ▪The article was published on September 22, 2026, by Annie Collyer for Tom's Guide.
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| Publication time | Tue, 22 Sep 2026 06:30:00 +0000 |
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Home I finally got rid of my bad limescale with this 5-minute hack. And all you need is a coin Features By Annie Collyer Published 22 September 2026 This is a game-changer for limescale When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future/Annie Collyer) Jump To: How I got rid of limescale (with the help of a coin) Top tips Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter We moved into our (not so) new house two years ago, and since then I've been telling myself I will get our leaky bathroom faucet fixed.
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