MRS Hinch loves it so much that she’s done multiple Instagram videos gushing about its effectiveness.
But now Gemma has had her say – insisting is one of the most “toxic”;; products around.
Gemma took to TikTok to share her opinion after – aka Sophie Hinchcliffe – posted yet another social media clip about the limescale spray she’s used from “day one”;;.
This time she was referring to the latest Viakal release – Viakal Vinegar Action – which “combines the magic of Viakal with the cleaning power of vinegar”;;.
She then used it on her to show it in action, spraying it on, waiting three minutes and wiping it off to reveal a sparkling clean screen.
Mrs Hinch continued to use the spray on both her shower head and her plug to remove the limescale, before concluding: “If you haven’t got one in your cleaning cupboard, get one.
“It’s the number one by me for a reason.”;;
But Gemma was quick to disagree with the in her TikTok video, as she said: “I’ve just seen Mrs Hinch promoting this product, it was an ad and I know that she works for them, she said it’s her favourite product.
“Now I’m a professional cleaner and it’s my worst.
“I’ve spoken about this product so many times because I’ve just seen so much damage from this product and I will never use it.”;;
Gemma added that the reason her always look so good is that she doesn’t use Viakal, or get such “toxic”;; products near her hands.
“I would say that anybody if you do want to use Viakal please wear gloves,”;; she sighed.
“That stuff is potent and I would even wear a mask, like that stuff makes me feel sick, it gives me a headache and the worst part is it’s not needed.”;;
Instead of using the spray, Gemma swears by Cif cream cleaner, white vinegar and a Brillo pad, which doesn’t scratch the glass and works for her every time.
In fact, she’s said she’s even seen “so much damage”;; that’s come from using the spray.
“I don’t normally come on here and talk about other people but I find it hard when someone is promoting such a toxic product and it’s an ad and it’s just not needed,”;; Gemma continued.
“Honestly ditch the Viakal and swap it for white vinegar or Cif cream cleaner and you’re going to get exactly the same results without breathing in loads of toxic chemicals.”;;
And as with any video featuring an opinion, the comments section of Gemma’s TikTok was quickly filled with other cleaning whizzes sharing theirs.
“I love it. It’s the texture- it clings,”;; one wrote.
“So I can spread it evenly, the other stuff is too patchy.”;;
“I love it!!!!!! It’s great for glass,”;; another agreed.
“If used correctly it’s fantastic. Don’t get me wrong, Mrs Hinch is promoting it like it works easily when it doesn’t.
“But it can be used safely and I work in a ventilated room with a mask and gloves. Job 10x easier.”;;
“It’s good in the right hands,”;; a third said.
However, others were firmly of the same opinion as Gemma, and didn’t hold back as they explained why.
“I used it for a long time and totally regret it,”;; one said.
“It ruined my client’s taps, it’s toxic and it DAMAGES for sure.”;;
“It ruined my bathroom!!!”;; another added.
“I didn’t know it was so bad and my gorgeous new build bathroom is RUINED!”;;
“I’m also a self employed cleaner and I hate it so much,”;; a third said.
“Causes so much damage.”;;
