‘Cheapest’ way to descale your kettle in five minutes without chemicals
Not only is limescale unsightly, but kettle limescale can end up in hot drinks. To prevent this, an expert has shared how to descale the appliance effectively.
Limescale isn’t harmful even when consumed, but it can affect how efficient a kettle is, and it will take longer to heat up if it has limescale at the bottom.
Not only can this shorten the lifespan of the appliance, but it can also increase the amount of energy used to boil the water.
This means households could be forking out more for their bills and need a new kettle sooner than expected.
Paul Benjamin, digital marketing manager, Kinetico, said: “The main cause of limescale comes from living in a hard water area, as the limescale is caused by a build-up of calcium and magnesium minerals found in hard water.
“While you can descale a kettle, hard water also causes limescale build-up in boilers, washing machines and dishwashers, which are harder or much more costly to clean.
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“There are a few ways to remove limescale from your kettle. You can buy products designed for kettle cleaning at most supermarkets, but it will usually be the cheapest option to use a natural cleaning option, like white vinegar.
“To do so, fill your kettle three-quarters full with equal parts of water and white vinegar. Leave the kettle for at least an hour or overnight for the best results.
“Boil the kettle and then leave it to stand until completely cooled before pouring out the water and rinsing out the kettle.”
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Use a long-handled brush or scourer to scrub out any remaining residue as well as the sides of the kettle.
Once all of the limescale has been removed, make sure to fill the kettle with clean water and boil again, repeating until there is no limescale whatsoever.
White vinegar can be picked up from supermarkets for as little as 35p a bottle, meaning it’s an affordable cleaning solution.
Barry Gray, a home appliance expert and the founder of The Tools Square explained that correctly maintaining appliances, including the kettle, can save £30 a year.
This includes cleaning the washing machine which can also be cleaned using white vinegar.
Simply pour some white vinegar into the detergent drawer or drum and set it for a hot, lengthy wash to banish mould and limescale.