Cleaning your kitchen appliances can be a frustrating task to get done, especially if you're trying to get rid of limescale from inside your kettle.
These are seen as white, chalky deposits on the interior surfaces and can reduce the performance of your kettle over time.
Several natural items, such as lemons, can be used to clean the kettle, but it can take a while to be effective.
However, a few cleaning experts have shared an item you can use that should be able to dissolve the limescale within 10 minutes.
Dissolve limescale in your kettle within minutes by using just one item
Citric acid is a natural item that can help clean limescale from a kettle, which can be bought in most supermarkets.
The recommended method is to boil a kettle with some water alongside two scoops of citric acid.
Once it has boiled and is left to sit for 10 minutes, the vast majority of the limescale should be gone.
From here, you can give the kettle a few rinses, and it should be ready to go once more.
Steve Horner, kitchen hygiene expert at Cladding Centre, explains: “Citric acid helps dissolve limescale in kettles as it’s a natural de-scaler.
"It works by breaking down the alkaline mineral deposits that make up the limescale in our kettles.
"After adding the citric acid to hot water, the acid will react with any limescale and dissolve it up into salts that can then be rinsed away.
"It’s used frequently because it’s natural, food safe and eco-friendly, so it doesn’t damage your kettle and doesn’t create any potential safety risk”.
Richard Price at Brit Superstore, concurs saying: “All you need to do is dissolve one to two tablespoons of citric acid powder in a full kettle of water.
"The citric acid works to break down stubborn mineral deposits. After soaking, simply pour out the solution and rinse the kettle thoroughly. It also leaves the kettle smelling fresh and clean.”
Explaining why it's important to descale your kettle, Olivia Young, cleaning expert at Astonish, has some advice.
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She shares: "Descaling your kettle is crucial to maintain its efficiency and longevity.
"Over time, limescale builds up inside the kettle due to the minerals in water, particularly in hard water areas.
"This build-up can not only affect the taste of boiled water, but can also lead to longer boiling times, increased energy consumption, and potential damage to the kettle’s heating element.
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