Latest news with #Viakal
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- General
- Daily Mirror
Remove stubborn limescale from shower glass in minutes using 1 'game-changing' method
Shower screens can be a nightmare to clean, with stubborn soap scum and watermarks making them look dirty. But a £3 spray is being hailed as a 'game-changer' for its ability to cut through grime and leave glass doors sparkling. Shower glass doors and screens can prove quite challenging to maintain, with persistent soap scum and dreary watermarks leaving them looking neglected. Despite regular scrubbing, many householders discover that standard bathroom cleaners simply don't cut the mustard. Experts actually suggest giving screens a thorough clean at least once weekly, alongside daily upkeep, to keep ahead of bacteria and stains. It's hardly surprising, then, that exasperated homeowners are seeking advice from online cleaning communities. On the well-known Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook group, one member, Stephanie Hodge, posted a familiar dilemma: "Hi all. Is something able to help on what to use to clean a shower screen? I've tried lots of things but it never comes up well, thanks in advance." [sic] Regular shower screen usage means they're continuously exposed to shampoos, conditioners, and body washes, all of which contribute to dirt accumulation. Limescale then becomes the final straw in creating an unappealing and unsanitary shower door within days. However, according to cleaning fanatics, there's one highly praised solution that's even been dubbed a "game-changing" bathroom must-have. Members of the Facebook group champion Viakal, a spray that's creating quite a stir for its capacity to eliminate "100 per cent of water marks and limescale" with virtually no effort. Emma-lee Barry shared her cleaning success, stating: "I asked this the other day and Viakal was the top answer, it works brilliantly. I just sprayed it all over the glass, left it for a few minutes and used a microfibre cloth to buff it away, it works in minutes." Kell Darby also endorsed the product, advising: "Use Viakal. Spray it on, wipe with a wet cloth and squeeze it down, it leaves glass sparkling." The product has been lauded for its swift action on various surfaces, including taps, tiles, and ceramic sinks, boasting the ability to tackle even the most stubborn limescale and soap scum. However, users are reminded to exercise caution and be mindful of potential risks when using any cleaning products. Regina Phalange issued a cautionary tale, saying: "Use Viakal but please be careful, I had a severe reaction with my breathing. Open every window and follow instructions properly. "It definitely does what it says and removes 100 per cent of water marks and limescale, game-changing." For those aiming to keep their glass pristine between thorough cleanings, some suggest employing daily use sprays. Jemima Ruchat suggested: "I use a daily shower shine after each use, and it looks great." With its affordability, effectiveness, and easy availability at retailers like Asda, Sainsbury's, and Wilko for as little as £2.90, Viakal is fast becoming the favourite choice for those fed up with lacklustre, streaky shower screens.
Scottish Sun
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Mrs Hinch loves it but I think it's toxic… I've seen it do so much damage & I'm a pro cleaner
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MRS Hinch loves it so much that she's done multiple Instagram videos gushing about its effectiveness. But now professional cleaner Gemma has had her say - revealing she thinks Viakal is one of the most "toxic" products around. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Mrs Hinch took to Instagram to share a video about the new Viakal spray, as she said she's used the limescale remover since "day one" Credit: Instagram/@mrshinchhome 3 She showed herself without gloves, as she demonstrated the effectiveness of the product on her shower head Credit: Instagram/@mrshinchhome 3 But professional cleaner Gemma strongly disagrees, and insisted there's no need to use such a "toxic" product Credit: TikTok/@diamondgemcleaning Gemma took to TikTok to share her opinion after Mrs Hinch - aka Sophie Hinchcliffe - posted yet another social media clip about the limescale spray she's used from "day one". This time she was referring to the latest Viakal release - Viakal Vinegar Action - which "combines the magic of Viakal with the cleaning power of vinegar". She then used it on her shower screen to show it in action, spraying it on, waiting three minutes and wiping it off to reveal a sparkling clean screen. Mrs Hinch continued to use the spray on both her shower head and her plug to remove the limescale, before concluding: "If you haven't got one in your cleaning cupboard, get one. Read more Cleaning stories WASH THIS Cleaning gurus swear by £2 trick to banish stubborn sun cream stains this summer "It's the number one by me for a reason." But Gemma was quick to disagree with the cleanfluencer in her TikTok video, as she said: "I've just seen Mrs Hinch promoting this product, it was an ad and I know that she works for them, she said it's her favourite product. "Now I'm a professional cleaner and it's my worst. "I've spoken about this product so many times because I've just seen so much damage from this product and I will never use it." Gemma added that the reason her nails always look so good is that she doesn't use Viakal, or get such "toxic" products near her hands. "I would say that anybody if you do want to use Viakal please wear gloves," she sighed. I tried Zoflora's new carpet cleaner - it works in just 30 seconds and leaves your home smelling super fresh (1) "That stuff is potent and I would even wear a mask, like that stuff makes me feel sick, it gives me a headache and the worst part is it's not needed." Instead of using the spray, Gemma swears by Cif cream cleaner, white vinegar and a Brillo pad, which doesn't scratch the glass and works for her every time. In fact, she's said she's even seen "so much damage" that's come from using the spray. "I don't normally come on here and talk about other people but I find it hard when someone is promoting such a toxic product and it's an ad and it's just not needed," Gemma continued. "Honestly ditch the Viakal and swap it for white vinegar or Cif cream cleaner and you're going to get exactly the same results without breathing in loads of toxic chemicals." And as with any video featuring an opinion, the comments section of Gemma's TikTok was quickly filled with other cleaning whizzes sharing theirs. Mrs Hinch's whopping £4.4million fortune HOMEMAKER Sophie Hinchcliffe makes a whopping £4,313 per day. The star, known best as Mrs Hinch online, has cleaned up with bumper earnings for her social media, with reported new figures for company Mrs Hinch Limited. In fact, according to Companies House, she has more than a million reasons to be smiling with the company's takings in 2024 amounting to a huge £1,574,405 annual profit. They also reveal that Sophie has amassed a huge £5 million worth of assets in her firm since it first launched. Mrs Hinch Limited, which was set up in 2019, started off with online videos detailing cheap cleaning hacks, ways to save money, and advice to run a family home. Sophie was also praised for her honesty when it comes to raising her sons, giving advice to mums who could be struggling, lifting the lid behind a world that could be picture perfect. She proved so successful, she has since been expanding her businesses to multiple different ventures, including her own cleaning range, books, interior design services and baby goods. In 2024, her company's reported cash at bank and in hand at £4,179,283, monies due in at £748,130 and tangible assets at £81,123. After allowing for £644,402 in bills, Sophie retained £4,364,134 worth of profits in the firm – including her latest takings. Her assets include a £99,775 car bought in 2024 - with her latest account proving her most successful set of figures so far. "I love it. It's the texture- it clings," one wrote. "So I can spread it evenly, the other stuff is too patchy." "I love it!!!!!! It's great for glass," another agreed. "If used correctly it's fantastic. Don't get me wrong, Mrs Hinch is promoting it like it works easily when it doesn't. "But it can be used safely and I work in a ventilated room with a mask and gloves. Job 10x easier." "It's good in the right hands," a third said. However, others were firmly of the same opinion as Gemma, and didn't hold back as they explained why. "I used it for a long time and totally regret it," one said. "It ruined my client's taps, it's toxic and it DAMAGES for sure." "It ruined my bathroom!!!" another added. "I didn't know it was so bad and my gorgeous new build bathroom is RUINED!" "I'm also a self employed cleaner and I hate it so much," a third said. "Causes so much damage."
The Sun
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Mrs Hinch loves it but I think it's toxic… I've seen it do so much damage & I'm a pro cleaner
MRS Hinch loves it so much that she's done multiple Instagram videos gushing about its effectiveness. But now professional cleaner Gemma has had her say - revealing she thinks Viakal is one of the most "toxic" products around. 3 3 3 Gemma took to TikTok to share her opinion after Mrs Hinch - aka Sophie Hinchcliffe - posted yet another social media clip about the limescale spray she's used from "day one". This time she was referring to the latest Viakal release - Viakal Vinegar Action - which "combines the magic of Viakal with the cleaning power of vinegar". She then used it on her shower screen to show it in action, spraying it on, waiting three minutes and wiping it off to reveal a sparkling clean screen. Mrs Hinch continued to use the spray on both her shower head and her plug to remove the limescale, before concluding: "If you haven't got one in your cleaning cupboard, get one. "It's the number one by me for a reason." But Gemma was quick to disagree with the cleanfluencer in her TikTok video, as she said: "I've just seen Mrs Hinch promoting this product, it was an ad and I know that she works for them, she said it's her favourite product. "Now I'm a professional cleaner and it's my worst. "I've spoken about this product so many times because I've just seen so much damage from this product and I will never use it." Gemma added that the reason her nails always look so good is that she doesn't use Viakal, or get such "toxic" products near her hands. "I would say that anybody if you do want to use Viakal please wear gloves," she sighed. "That stuff is potent and I would even wear a mask, like that stuff makes me feel sick, it gives me a headache and the worst part is it's not needed." Instead of using the spray, Gemma swears by Cif cream cleaner, white vinegar and a Brillo pad, which doesn't scratch the glass and works for her every time. In fact, she's said she's even seen "so much damage" that's come from using the spray. "I don't normally come on here and talk about other people but I find it hard when someone is promoting such a toxic product and it's an ad and it's just not needed," Gemma continued. "Honestly ditch the Viakal and swap it for white vinegar or Cif cream cleaner and you're going to get exactly the same results without breathing in loads of toxic chemicals." And as with any video featuring an opinion, the comments section of Gemma's TikTok was quickly filled with other cleaning whizzes sharing theirs. Mrs Hinch's whopping £4.4million fortune HOMEMAKER Sophie Hinchcliffe makes a whopping £4,313 per day. The star, known best as Mrs Hinch online, has cleaned up with bumper earnings for her social media, with reported new figures for company Mrs Hinch Limited. In fact, according to Companies House, she has more than a million reasons to be smiling with the company's takings in 2024 amounting to a huge £1,574,405 annual profit. They also reveal that Sophie has amassed a huge £5 million worth of assets in her firm since it first launched. Mrs Hinch Limited, which was set up in 2019, started off with online videos detailing cheap cleaning hacks, ways to save money, and advice to run a family home. Sophie was also praised for her honesty when it comes to raising her sons, giving advice to mums who could be struggling, lifting the lid behind a world that could be picture perfect. She proved so successful, she has since been expanding her businesses to multiple different ventures, including her own cleaning range, books, interior design services and baby goods. In 2024, her company's reported cash at bank and in hand at £4,179,283, monies due in at £748,130 and tangible assets at £81,123. After allowing for £644,402 in bills, Sophie retained £4,364,134 worth of profits in the firm – including her latest takings. Her assets include a £99,775 car bought in 2024 - with her latest account proving her most successful set of figures so far. "I love it. It's the texture- it clings," one wrote. "So I can spread it evenly, the other stuff is too patchy." "I love it!!!!!! It's great for glass," another agreed. "If used correctly it's fantastic. Don't get me wrong, Mrs Hinch is promoting it like it works easily when it doesn't. "But it can be used safely and I work in a ventilated room with a mask and gloves. Job 10x easier." "It's good in the right hands," a third said. However, others were firmly of the same opinion as Gemma, and didn't hold back as they explained why. "I used it for a long time and totally regret it," one said. "It ruined my client's taps, it's toxic and it DAMAGES for sure." "It ruined my bathroom!!!" another added. "I'm also a self employed cleaner and I hate it so much," a third said. "Causes so much damage."
The Irish Sun
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Mrs Hinch loves it but I think it's toxic… I've seen it do so much damage & I'm a pro cleaner
MRS Hinch loves it so much that she's done multiple Instagram videos gushing about its effectiveness. But now professional cleaner Gemma has had her say - revealing she thinks Viakal is one of the most "toxic" products around. 3 Mrs Hinch took to Instagram to share a video about the new Viakal spray, as she said she's used the limescale remover since "day one" Credit: Instagram/@mrshinchhome 3 She showed herself without gloves, as she demonstrated the effectiveness of the product on her shower head Credit: Instagram/@mrshinchhome 3 But professional cleaner Gemma strongly disagrees, and insisted there's no need to use such a "toxic" product Credit: TikTok/@diamondgemcleaning This time She then used it on her shower screen to show it in action, spraying it on, waiting three minutes and wiping it off to reveal a sparkling clean screen. Mrs Hinch continued to use the spray on both her shower head and her plug to remove the limescale, before concluding: "If you haven't got one in your cleaning cupboard, get one. Read more Cleaning stories "It's the number one by me for a reason." But Gemma was quick to disagree with the cleanfluencer in her TikTok video, as she said: "I've just seen Mrs Hinch promoting this product, it was an ad and I know that she works for them, she said it's her favourite product. "Now I'm a professional cleaner and it's my worst. "I've spoken about this product so many times because I've just seen so much damage from this product and I will never use it." Most read in Fabulous Gemma added that the reason her nails always look so good is that she doesn't use Viakal, or get such "toxic" products near her hands. "I would say that anybody if you do want to use Viakal please wear gloves," she sighed. I tried Zoflora's new carpet cleaner - it works in just 30 seconds and leaves your home smelling super fresh (1) "That stuff is potent and I would even wear a mask, like that stuff makes me feel sick, it gives me a headache and the worst part is it's not needed." Instead of using the spray, Gemma swears by Cif cream cleaner, white vinegar and a Brillo pad, which doesn't scratch the glass and works for her every time. In fact, she's said she's even seen "so much damage" that's come from using the spray. "I don't normally come on here and talk about other people but I find it hard when someone is promoting such a toxic product and it's an ad and it's just not needed," Gemma continued. "Honestly ditch the Viakal and swap it for white vinegar or Cif cream cleaner and you're going to get exactly the same results without breathing in loads of toxic chemicals." And as with any video featuring an opinion, the comments section of Gemma's TikTok was quickly filled with other cleaning whizzes sharing theirs. Mrs Hinch's whopping £4.4million fortune HOMEMAKER Sophie Hinchcliffe makes a whopping £4,313 per day. The star, known best as Mrs Hinch online, has cleaned up with bumper earnings for her social media, with reported new figures for company Mrs Hinch Limited. In fact, according to Companies House, she has more than a million reasons to be smiling with the company's takings in 2024 amounting to a huge £1,574,405 annual profit. They also reveal that Sophie has amassed a huge £5 million worth of assets in her firm since it first launched. Mrs Hinch Limited, which was set up in 2019, started off with online videos Sophie was also praised for her honesty when it comes to raising her sons, giving advice to mums who could be struggling, lifting the lid behind a world that could be picture perfect. She proved so successful, she has since been expanding her businesses to multiple different ventures, including her own cleaning range, books, interior design services and baby goods. In 2024, her company's reported cash at bank and in hand at £4,179,283, monies due in at £748,130 and tangible assets at £81,123. After allowing for £644,402 in bills, Sophie retained £4,364,134 worth of profits in the firm – including her latest takings. Her assets include a £99,775 car bought in 2024 - with her latest account proving her most successful set of figures so far. "I love it. It's the texture- it clings," one wrote. "So I can spread it evenly, the other stuff is too patchy." "I love it!!!!!! It's great for glass," another agreed. "If used correctly it's fantastic. Don't get me wrong, Mrs Hinch is promoting it like it works easily when it doesn't. "But it can be used safely and I work in a ventilated room with a mask and gloves. Job 10x easier." "It's good in the right hands," a third said. However, others were firmly of the same opinion as Gemma, and didn't hold back as they explained why. "I used it for a long time and totally regret it," one said. "It ruined my client's taps, it's toxic and it DAMAGES for sure." "It ruined my bathroom!!!" another added. "I didn't know it was so bad and my gorgeous new build bathroom is RUINED!" "I'm also a self employed cleaner and I hate it so much," a third said. "Causes so much damage."
Rhyl Journal
04-05-2025
- General
- Rhyl Journal
How to remove shower screen marks with 99p household staple
From limescale to mould, it can be quite the task to get it sparkling clean again. But are you struggling to find the best way to remove tough water marks and stains from your shower? Maybe you're desperate to make your shower screen shine like new once more. Well, you're in luck as many cleaning enthusiasts have recommended a cheap product you probably already have in your kitchen that can help achieve satisfying results and it's 'simple'. It comes as someone posted a picture in the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook group of a marked shower screen asking for tips on how to clean a shower. Although various cleaning products were recommended, including Viakal and white vinegar, most included a mention of Fairy washing-up liquid, which currently costs 99p at Aldi for an original 0.32l bottle. This person suggested: 'Rinse aid and fairy liquid and a hard scrubbing brush then use window cleaner and a squeegee xx.' One commented: 'Washing up liquid and a non scratch pad. Then glass cleaner with a glass cloth no need to use strong stuff like viakal.' Another user who also didn't recommend Viakal 'on large areas' wrote: 'I use white vinegar and washing up liquid in the sponge handle cleaner. Viakal initially but I personally avoid using viakal on large areas and use on silver taps for shine, only because of the strong smell.' 'I leave white vinegar on for 20minutes then do a standard fairy up liquid wash with a sponge, rinse and dry with paper,' added this Facebook profile. Recommended reading: 'Brilliant' £1 cleaning hack 'works like magic' to remove stubborn kitchen grease I transformed my kitchen using Stacey Solomon's easy storage hacks - tried any? I banished the world's worst washing machine smell with 30p hack (and toothpaste) A member of the popular group on social media shared: 'Fairy liquid on a minky then dry fibre cloth.' While this Mrs Hinch fan said: 'Good sponge , fairy washing up liquid and hot water and basin ! Simple but top marks ! Wipe it away then with dry cloth.' Have you tried using Fairy washing-up liquid to tackle the dirt in your shower? Let us know in the comments below.
