Cleaning hack removes limescale from your kettle in 10 minutes without vinegar
Cleaning hack removes limescale from your kettle in 10 minutes without vinegar
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If you've ever spotted odd stains at the bottom of your kettle, it's likely limescale, and it can be removed in just 10 minutes with the right cleaning solution. Limescale is harmless but needs to be cleaned as it can grow over the heating element, making it harder for the kettle to boil water and potentially causing damage. The frustrating thing about limescale is that it's made up of minerals from evaporated water, meaning it bonds tightly to surfaces and can be tough to remove without extensive scrubbing.
However, Charlotte Diana Gray, a cleaning expert and founder of Ask Charlie How, has revealed a simple way to "safely and effectively" clean the inside of the kettle without using harsh chemical cleaning products. Charlotte explained: "I'm going to show you how I de-limescale with citric acid, a natural acid derived from citrus fruits. You can buy citric acid in the chemist, I buy in bulk because I make a lot of elderflower cordial and it is great for preserving, to stop mould and bacteria forming.".
Citric acid, a natural substance found in lemons, limes or oranges, is an incredibly effective way to clean a kettle as it reacts with the minerals that makeup limescale, quickly dissolving them. Discover the simple trick to banish limescale: acidic substances are your best friend, and white vinegar is a pantry staple you can use, reports the Express. There's just one little hitch - vinegar's flavour might linger, so prepare for a few extra rinses to clear it from your kettle.
Fancy a citrusy alternative? Lemon juice is an option, yet citric acid trumps with its stronger de-scaling punch, being a crystallised force against stubborn limescale. Snag some citric acid from the cleaning aisle in most stores, including B&Q, for a mere £2.25.
