Taps might seem easy to clean, but over time they can start to look dull or even crusty if limescale is left to build up on the metal facets.

Limescale looks like white stains that will not budge no matter how much you clean, because it's made up of minerals from evaporated hard water that crystallise and harden over time.

These mineral crystals bond tightly to surfaces and cannot be dissolved with water, so most cleaning products will not remove limescale, no matter how hard you scrub at it.

However, Elena, a expert from Gold Bathroom, has shared cleaning limescale can be very easy, as all you just need to wipe your taps with some lemon juice.

Elena said: "For more stubborn deposits, apply fresh lemon juice directly to the affected areas or use it in a diluted form. The acidity of lemon juice dissolves the mineral build-up, and its fresh scent leaves your bathroom smelling clean and pleasant."

It might sound strange, but the only way to remove limescale is with an acidic substance, but you also need a solution that is gentle on metal surfaces.

Lemon juices contain citric acid, which will break down the minerals that make up limescale and loosen the stain so you can wipe it away without scrubbing.

It also naturally antibacterial, so will also cut through any greasy soap on a tap and help effortlessly clean taps in just 10 minutes.

Citric acid is strong enough to dissolve limescale but is generally quite a weak acid so will not damage or dull metal facets. In fact, lemon juice can actually add some shine to metal surfaces so your taps will look polished as well as sparkling clean.

All you need to do is to pour some lemon juice into a bowl. Dip a cloth in the cleaning solution, and then apply to any stains on a tap.

Alternatively, cut a lemon in half and place one wedge on the sprout of a tap. You can use a elastic band to secure the lemon if it keeps falling off.

No matter what method you use, let the lemon or lemon juice sit for at least 10 minutes before cleaning your tap. This gives the citric acid time to break down the minerals in limescale to make it easier to remove.

Once the time is up, use a cloth to gently wipe the tap, and the limescale stains should break off without much pressure. Rinse the area with warm water and then dry with another cloth.

Your taps should now be sparkling clean using just common household items. To prevent future limescale, be sure to clean your taps at least once a week, as this will stop any build up.