HGToilet Renovation Cleaning Kit, Effective Bathroom & WC Cleaner, Cleans and Descales Toilet Bowl & Under Toilet Rim, Limescale & Stain Remover - 500ml (318006106)

We live in a hard water area and have noticed that things are now regularly sticking to the bowl and then sadly a toilet brush has to be used more often now to clean things up. We've realised (after closer inspection - no pun intended) that this is because the bowl has quite a bit of limescale on the back, above, and below the water line. The good news is that the issue seems to be limescale and therefore the good news is that the toilets do not need re-glazing!Double Trouble:We have tried this product on two toilets in the house. The night before, I used a Harpic Bleach product that was supposed to remove tough limescale. It hasn't done the job (see the photos) and we've used it regularly for a long time so now was the time to try something new. To be honest, we had thought it was working but the residual deposits of limescale don't lie.The first toilet is bright white and the second is "champagne" which is an off peach colour. We only bought one application but there was plenty fluid in the bottle to clean both toilets.The applicator brush also lasted so that I could use it on both toilets. However, after two applications the brush and plastic holder are now definitely finished. The good news is that I never felt that the brush was going to fall off. But once it is used twice the brush is done.I followed the instructions and put on the fluid and waited for 30-40 minutes. The next step was some vigorous but slow scrubbing under the rim, in the bowl, and around the U-bend. A good point is that the pink fluid foams up as you rub it and it gets into contact with water so you can see where you have been.Results:The White toilet looks really clean and the limescale is almost all gone. A pleasing job and seems to have done what was expected. I'd give it a good 9 out of 10 on white toiletsThe Champagne toilet looks clean to the eye. In the photos it doesn't look as good as the White toilet, but this might be because of the darker colour of the toilet itself. I did also note that in this case there is still some limescale left below the water line which I'm guessing would need more rubbing. So for darker toilets I'd give it a 7 out of 10.I would definitely use this product again - may be once every six months. It was not a difficult job and the results were very good as long as you wait at least 30 minutes.Slow but vigorous scrubbing is required with the fluid mixed in with water from the bowl. That way you will get good results - go slow to avoid unwanted splashback. Do not expect the fluid on its own to eat away the limescale, you have to put in the work I'm afraid. I suspect that this is why others weren't impressed.Everything comes in the box including gloves so when you're finished you can bin the lot with the pride of a good job done and the knowledge you won't have to do this again for a long while yet.What this has made me think is whether the regular products I have been using are any good. I may start looking at a more effective limescale removal fluid rather than something that is more like bleach that isn't really doing the job.Photos attached of old cleaning product, this product, plus before and after pictures of both toilets.

Best product we tried to clean/descale our toilet. After trying everything this was the only thing that worked. Didn’t clear everything but good enough

I've used this on two very stained toilets in a house I am renovating. The first one I had already wasted hours on with bleach, scourers and even a brillo pad, but to no avail. This kit was actually my final resouce and I had not expected it to work. I emptied the toilet as far as I could with a small scoop and then poured in half the bottle. After half an hour you could literally see the dirt and limescale lifting off the side of the pan. It came off in such huge strips that I just used a blunt kitchen knife to flake it away in sheets and then used the pad to remove about 10% residue that also came off brilliantly. The second toilet I used it on was in even worse condition and the product worked just as well. It also has no strong chemical smell. Brilliant stuff and highly recommended - my only other option had been going to be replacing the toilets.

I gave the inside rim of my toilet two doses and scrape-outs in accordance with the product's instructions - and following the advice about the delay times for the liquid to take affect on each occasion. Some caked on residue was dislodged for sure. However, I actually do not know how clean the inside of the rim has been left in, because you can't check it out to any finite degree can you. On top of all this I would imagine that any specifically created liquid ( such as the 'Duck' stuff ) that is squirted up into a toilet rim would work just as well as that of the HG liquid. All I am able to confirm is that the white plastic scraper - without the scouring sponge attached - definitely helps. So. thanks to the seller for the scraper and all the stuff that came with it. The scraper is great - if a little expensive. I'm just being honest.Eamonn

I typically only feel compelled to leave a review when a product is really good / exception or when it is really bad.I was sceptical although the reviews were good for this product. I received this item yesterday and put it on the toilet a few hours ago thinking I should have done it overnight to let the product do its magic. I had to wash it off sooner than intended and to my utter amazement 99.5% of my awful staining is gone. I definitely could have lifted everything but I was rushing. Wish I had taken a pic before use as the results are very impressive.I plan to stockpile a few bottles just in case this goes out of stock or they stop manufacturing it. Very pleased because I was debating needing to buy a new toilet.