Limescale: Birmingham's Hard Water Problem and How to Beat It

Birmingham and the wider West Midlands sit on hard water — that white crust on kettles, taps and shower screens builds up fast. The fix is acid: white vinegar or lemon juice dissolve limescale chemically, while scrubbing just polishes the top layer. Soak shower heads overnight in vinegar, wrap vinegar-soaked cloth around taps, and for glass screens use a 50/50 vinegar-water spray, leave 20 minutes, then wipe and squeegee. For kettles: cover the element with vinegar, boil once, rinse thoroughly. Prevention beats removal — a quick squeegee after every shower keeps screens clear. For descaling as part of a full deep clean, Dee Spark covers every bathroom in Birmingham.