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Limescale is a common problem for many households, especially those with hard water. It can build up on taps and in appliances like kettles, and can be incredibly tough to remove, requiring regular cleaning to keep on top of the problem.

Whilst many chemical solutions are available to purchase to clean the appliance, many people opt for more natural methods. Posting on the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips Facebook page, Marie Robinson wrote: "Just thought I would share my kettle cleaning tip I use in clients' homes.

"I see a lot of bad limescale in kettles, and I'm not sure many people know that they need to be cleaned regularly."

Marie explained that she fills the kettle a little with water, squeezes lemon juice into it, and puts it on to boil.

The cleaner said she then leaves the appliance to cool for a little bit before rinsing it out and boiling it again.

Marie added: "Vinegar doesn't work for me like I've seen people claim, and this works so much better. Think it's cheaper too, and people always have lemons."

Lemons can be picked up for around 20p each, but only needing half for this method means it costs just 10p.

If you do, however, have very stubborn kettle limescale, you may need to use the full lemon and repeat the process.

It's the citric acid in lemons that makes them such a great natural cleaner, and they can be used for many areas, including chopping boards.

They also have antibacterial properties, which means they'll disinfect the appliance too.

If you live in an area with hard water, kettle limescale can appear as small white specks floating in the water.

While this isn't harmful to consume, it can be unappealing to serve tea with this water, as it may float on the top.

Luckily, this method can help to remove stubborn marks, leaving the kettle gleaming.