Don't let limescale ruin your cup of tea - here's how to clean your kettle in four easy steps without scrubbing!
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Ever wondered what that strange substance in your kettle is?
Limescale is a chalky white substance that can build up on the inside of your kettle over time. This happens when water is boiled and the calcium in the water is left behind as it evaporates.
The build-up of limescale can make kettles less efficient and can also change the taste of the water.
So, how can we easily remove limescale from our kettles?
Well, Carolina McCauley, also known as 'Queen of Home Hacks', has shared an easy tip for descaling a kettles without breaking a sweat!
Sharing a video explaining the simple method on Instagram, the mum-of-two revealed that all you need is some vinegar and elbow grease.
She begins the clip by showing the inside of her kettle, which was covered with 'yucky' limescale.
Carolina then adds a cup of water and equal parts of vinegar to the kettle and sets it aside for about 30 minutes.
Once the kettle has soaked long enough, the super-organised mum turns it on to boil.
Finally, she pours out the steaming water-vinegar mixture down the drain before showing off the gleaming, scale-free interior of the kettle.
'Clean and shiny,' she remarks.
'Don't forget to rinse.'
The video has gone viral on social media, garnering more than 500,000 views and hundreds of comments from users.
One person wrote: 'This is awesome, thank you, my kettle has heaps of limescale.'
The easy tip does not require any scrubbing. Credit: Instagram/Carolina McCauley.
While there are several supporters of the tip, not everyone seemed to agree.
One user claimed: 'I just tried this and it didn't work.'
'Just get one lemon, cut it in half and boil it. I've been doing it for years for my kettle. It works,' another suggested.
Another advised using 'distilled water' rather than tap water to prevent buildup.
The user recommended: 'It’s better for tea, coffee and herbal teas anyway with the added benefit of no limescale because distilled water contains no minerals.'
It's no secret that keeping your kitchenware clean can be a challenge. But with a few simple tips from the internet (specifically, the SDC), you can easily get your pots and pans sparkling clean in no time.
Also, be sure to check your cookware's care manual before trying any tips from the internet. Each type of cookware has different cleaning requirements, so it's important to know what will work best for them.
Do you know other tips for easily descaling a kettle? Share them with us in the comments below!
Limescale is a chalky white substance that can build up on the inside of your kettle over time. This happens when water is boiled and the calcium in the water is left behind as it evaporates.
The build-up of limescale can make kettles less efficient and can also change the taste of the water.
So, how can we easily remove limescale from our kettles?
Well, Carolina McCauley, also known as 'Queen of Home Hacks', has shared an easy tip for descaling a kettles without breaking a sweat!
Sharing a video explaining the simple method on Instagram, the mum-of-two revealed that all you need is some vinegar and elbow grease.
She begins the clip by showing the inside of her kettle, which was covered with 'yucky' limescale.
Carolina then adds a cup of water and equal parts of vinegar to the kettle and sets it aside for about 30 minutes.
Once the kettle has soaked long enough, the super-organised mum turns it on to boil.
Finally, she pours out the steaming water-vinegar mixture down the drain before showing off the gleaming, scale-free interior of the kettle.
'Clean and shiny,' she remarks.
'Don't forget to rinse.'
The video has gone viral on social media, garnering more than 500,000 views and hundreds of comments from users.
One person wrote: 'This is awesome, thank you, my kettle has heaps of limescale.'
The easy tip does not require any scrubbing. Credit: Instagram/Carolina McCauley.
While there are several supporters of the tip, not everyone seemed to agree.
One user claimed: 'I just tried this and it didn't work.'
'Just get one lemon, cut it in half and boil it. I've been doing it for years for my kettle. It works,' another suggested.
Another advised using 'distilled water' rather than tap water to prevent buildup.
The user recommended: 'It’s better for tea, coffee and herbal teas anyway with the added benefit of no limescale because distilled water contains no minerals.'
It's no secret that keeping your kitchenware clean can be a challenge. But with a few simple tips from the internet (specifically, the SDC), you can easily get your pots and pans sparkling clean in no time.
Also, be sure to check your cookware's care manual before trying any tips from the internet. Each type of cookware has different cleaning requirements, so it's important to know what will work best for them.
Do you know other tips for easily descaling a kettle? Share them with us in the comments below!
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