Sometimes, it’s the lesser-known cleaning hacks that make the biggest difference, and leaving your kettle to build up grime can affect its performance
There really is nothing better than a cup of tea, morning, noon, or night. A perfectly brewed cuppa is simply unmatched.
However, a fool-proof way to ruin the simple pleasure of a cup of tea is something we’re all guilty of. Limescale is a kettle’s worst enemy, and allowing it to build up in the kettle is easy yet utterly disheartening. Fortunately, this straightforward cleaning hack will eliminate limescale from your kettle in just a few minutes, restoring the joy of a limescale-free cuppa.
Cleaning your kettle is often one of the most neglected chores. It’s never at the top of the list, and there never seems to be a good time to do it. However, letting limescale build up in your kettle makes the kitchen appliance work harder to heat the water, using more electricity, ultimately causing the kettle to burn out over time.
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This simple kitchen hack is an easy solution to rid your kettle of the dreaded white, chalky build-up. So before you start spring cleaning, start with the dreaded kettle, and you’ll be thanking yourself later.
In the UK, hard water containing minerals such as calcium and magnesium causes limescale accumulation, which negatively impacts appliances and water quality. This is especially prevalent in south and eastern England, according to energy experts at 100Green. Approximately 13 million households are affected by limescale due to their reliance on a hard water supply, which means kettles are easily getting clogged up, affecting their performance.
This simple cleaning hack to descale your kettle requires only one simple ingredient, which you already have in your kitchen.
To descale your kettle follow these easy steps
- Fill your kettle with equal parts water and white vinegar.
- Bring it to a boil.
- Let this sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Make sure you rinse thoroughly before your next cup of tea!
People often add a harmless solution to ensure the grime is banished from their trusty kettle, which includes adding a lemon or a part mix of white vinegar. Once it has been left to dissolve the limescale, simply do as instructed above and rinse your kettle thoroughly before using it again.
Once your kettle has been descaled, you’ll immediately taste the difference in your cup of tea, leaving you to wonder why you didn’t do this sooner. Depending on your water supply, it’s recommended that you descale your kettle at least once a month to ensure that it works efficiently and lasts as long as possible.
