Mrs Hinch’s top 2p cleaning hack that gets your taps shining

A sparkling sink might be the centrepiece of a clean kitchen or bathroom, but the taps—with their tricky crevices and stubborn limescale—are often the hardest to keep spotless.

Fear not, with a few household items and some elbow grease, your taps can shine just as brightly as your sink.

Limescale buildup and bacteria thrive in the nooks and crannies of taps, but nature offers a surprisingly effective solution: a lemon.

Cut a lemon in half, rub it generously over your taps, and let the citric acid work its magic.

The acid breaks down limescale and dissolves grime, leaving your taps looking fresh.

After letting it sit for a few minutes, rinse thoroughly with warm water.

For those hard-to-reach areas, grab an old toothbrush and dip it into hot, soapy water.

Scrub gently but firmly to dislodge any remaining dirt or grime.

The bristles of the toothbrush make it perfect for cleaning intricate areas that a cloth or sponge can’t reach.

For particularly tough limescale deposits, many cleaning enthusiasts—often called “Hinchers” after cleaning guru Mrs Hinch—recommend a quirky but effective hack, a wet 2p coin.

Rub the coin gently over the limescale, and its abrasive surface will scrape it away without damaging the metal finish of the tap.

By combining these easy tricks with regular cleaning, you can keep your taps gleaming and limescale-free.

Whether you’re armed with a lemon, a toothbrush, or even pocket change, spotless taps are just a few steps away.