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How to Tell If You Have Limescale Build-Up

3/22/2026

White marks, stiff handles, poor shower flow — the common signs of limescale and what to do about them.

Common signs of limescale include white marks around taps, stiff tap handles, poor shower flow, noisy kettles, blocked shower heads and cloudy marks on glass shower doors.

If your shower or tap flow has slowly got worse over time, scale may be part of the problem. Cleaning the outlet or replacing blocked parts can often restore performance.

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