Bid farewell to troublesome limescale in your kettle with this clever hack. If you live in a hard water area, you'll be all too familiar with the frustration of limescale covering everything that comes into contact with water after just a few uses - from taps to showerheads to your trusty kettle. The ongoing battle against limescale can be tiresome, but it's essential to stay on top of it, as neglecting to do so can damage your appliances.
In your kettle, limescale buildup can significantly shorten its lifespan by eroding the element and hindering its ability to boil water efficiently. However, scrubbing away at limescale can be a real challenge, especially when it comes to trying to fit your hand inside your kettle. Fortunately, there's a silver lining - you can boil an effective cleaning solution directly inside your kettle.
All you need are two common household ingredients. According to a TikTok video shared by Beatriz, simply fill your kettle with equal parts white vinegar and water, and you have a powerful cleaning solution that will leave your kettle sparkling. The cleaning expert advises boiling the vinegar and water mixture once, then allowing it to sit in the kettle for approximately 30 minutes to break down any limescale buildup. For particularly stubborn limescale, she recommends repeating the process until all residue is removed.
