Toilet limescale can be incredibly stubborn to remove once it has accumulated over a long period.

Not only does it ruin the look of your bathroom, but it can also block pipes. There are many methods that claim to eradicate limescale, from vinegar and baking soda to lemon. However, after a woman revealed her severe toilet limescale issue, fans of guru Mrs Hinch, or Sophie Hinchliffe, have suggested an even more unusual solution.

The woman turned to the Cleaning Tips page for advice. She posted a photo of a toilet with a nasty build-up of limescale around the rim, explaining that she had tried everything, but nothing seemed to work. She said: "A family member died recently and I have been cleaning her house before it is sold. I just can't seem to remove this limescale from the toilet.

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"I have tried Kilrock, Harpic black, white vinegar mixed with bicarbonate of soda, WD40 and scraping with copper coins. Any ideas please?" While some recommended cleaning products like Astonsh mould and limescale remover or HQ limescale remover, others suggested using something more readily available in homes – Coca-Cola.

One person said: "Try . Put a bottle of Cola all over the toilet pan, leave overnight." Another agreed, saying: "Pour a bottle of Coke in there and leave overnight." According to Coca-Cola's website, the product contains a "small amount" of citric acid, which is why some people use it to clean things like toilets.

Coke fans might chuckle at the urban myths circling the drink's versatility - rumours claim that the fizzy beverage, acidic in nature, is not just thirst-quenching but can also scrub toilets, dissolve corrosion on car batteries, ease rusted bolts, wipe away car bumper rust spots, lift grease stains from clothing, and pierce through road grime on windscreens.

Snatching a 1.25litre bottle of Coca-Cola can cost as little as £2 at . The soft drink giant responded: "Rumour-mongers have claimed that Coca‐Cola, due to its acidic nature, can be used to clean toilets and corroded car batteries, loosen rusted bolts and remove rust spots from car bumpers, get rid of grease from clothing and clean road haze from windshields."

They added: "It's true there is a small amount of edible acid present in Coca‐Cola – just as there is in many foods and drinks. And it's quite possible that this edible acid could do the things the rumour-mongers claim." But don't raid the pantry for your cleaning arsenal just yet; Coca-Cola recommends sticking with "regular cleaning products" for such dirty jobs.