Limescale not only leaves your toilet, taps, shower heads and kettles worse for wear but also shower screens – especially when there is thick buildup.

This hard white substance, made up of calcium carbonate, can cling to the side of pipes and surfaces, becoming a stubborn mess if not tackled promptly.

But fear not, there are cleaning hacks that don’t involve harsh chemicals like white vinegar.

Known for its prowess in banishing tough stains and water deposits like limescale white vinegar does it with ease.

Yet, one savvy cleaner has shared her own miracle solution on the Mrs Hinch Army Cleaning Tips page, boasting even better results.

Alongside a photo of her immaculate shower screen, completely free of limescale or streaks, Sam Hill revealed: “I know a lot of people always ask on here what’s best to clean shower screen with. I’ve literally tried everything to get the limescale off like white vinegar but it never works this well.”

She continued to share her secret: “I’ve found the best thing to use soda crystals. I make a paste and apply it in circles with a microfibre cloth.

“Just leave it for a couple of hours, then rub it off with a microfibre cloth and rinse to finish. It’s like new,” she added, praising the natural cleaning power of soda crystals in tackling the daily build-up of limescale and soap scum.

Curiosity piqued amongst group members as Sophie Mitchell sought further guidance, asking: “How do you make the paste with soda crystals?”

Sam dished out a thrifty cleaning solution, instructing: “Add around half a quarter of the bag [125g] to a bowl with just enough water to form a paste.”

With soda crystals costing around £2 to £2.50 for a 1kg bag from B&Q and supermarket giants Sainsbury’s and Tesco, this crafty trick will set you back a mere 25p to 31p per use.

But Mrs Hinch followers chimed in with their thoughts in the comments section, with many singing the praises of Viakal for its stunning results.

Louise Andrews shared her professional insight: “I use Viakal every day in my cleaning business and it always gives a good result.

“Open the window and spray your screen with Viakal and then using a non-abrasive scourer, rub in circular motions all over and then leave for 20 minutes or so and then wash off with hot water and leave to dry.”

Echoing the sentiment, Danielle Reed recalled her battle with limescale and the victory brought by Viakal, adding: “We had an awful time trying to get limescale off. We just brought Viakal. Works wonders.”