Hard water can be a pain when it comes into contact with the surfaces in your kitchen, leading to limescale buildup and milky-white deposits in and around your sink and plum#. Even worse, it's common in around 60% of UK homes. Over time, limescale can be difficult to remove and you may need to use specialist products to get your sink sparkling clean. We've rounded up the best materials for hard-water areas, weighing the pros and cons of each when it comes to dealing with those unsightly mineral buildups.
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Everyone's welcome
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