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Grandma's Cleaning Hacks: How to Remove Lime from Faucets

Say goodbye to spraying taps and remove stubborn limescale buildup easily on your faucets with this cleaning tip from Grandma.

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Everything you need for this hack, you probably already have at home: white vinegar, zip bag and rubber band.

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Pour 1/2 cup of vinegar into the zip bag and wrap the bag around the faucet.

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Secure it with a rubber band and leave it for a few hours.

Person cleaning a kitchen faucet using a vinegar-filled plastic bag for descaling.
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Remove the bag and tada! - there is your clean and perfectly running tap.

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