Overview
- Multiple outlets report that ChatGPT recommends powdered citric acid to tackle limescale on toilets and faucets.
- Suggested application involves dissolving 2–3 tablespoons in hot water, pouring into the bowl, leaving it overnight, scrubbing in the morning, and flushing.
- Coverage says citric acid is natural, non‑corrosive, low‑odor and generally surface‑safe, and notes it is available in health‑food stores, natural‑product shops and online.
- Follow‑up pieces elevate additional home remedies, including an overnight coarse‑salt and baking‑soda mix with essential oil, citrus‑peel cleaners with vinegar or water, and banana‑peel blends with bicarbonate.
- Reports also reprise classic vinegar and baking soda methods, emphasize weekly deep cleans and fixing leaks for prevention, and describe these tips as eco‑friendly ideas circulating via social media and news sites.