Limescale and corrosion are two common problems that homeowners can encounter. It’s an issue associated with plumbing and can arise wherever there’s water added to the mix. However, it can be tricky to tell whether your pipework and faucets are affected by limescale or corrosion, with the knock-on dilemma of knowing the right way to treat the issue without making it worse.

I called on the expertise of plumbers to share their insight on the difference between limescale and corrosion, and once identified, how to treat them.

How to tell the difference between limescale and corrosion

There’s a distinct difference between the appearance of limescale and corrosion. “Limescale is more a chalky, white or off-white deposit, a bit like the stuff you see in a kettle,” explains Ian Wood, drainage a

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