How to clean the kettle of scale

Tea drinking is one of the easiest ways to gather a family at one table. And how wonderful it is when the dishes look like they just brought it from the store. How to clean the kettle of scale and long to keep it fresh, you will learn thanks to our advice.

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Where does the scum come from and why should it be removed?

Every year the quality of water from the water pipe is getting worse. Whatever filters we use, even the deepest cleaning, it does not save our favorite kettle from scale. Plaque appears due to the salts contained in the water. When heated or boiled, a chemical reaction occurs, the salts decompose into carbon dioxide and remain as an insoluble precipitate. It is he who accumulates on the bottom, the walls of the dishes and the heating elements of the electrical appliance.

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Than to clean the scale in the kettle?

Even if you started up your dishes and a thick layer of scale formed inside, it's easy enough to remove it. The main thing is to know what it can do.

The following products are best for this procedure:

• Citric acid;
• Baking soda;
• Acetic acid;
• Coca-Cola.

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How do I clean the kettle of scale?

There are several ways to clean the kettle from scale. We recommend the most effective.

Method first

1. Take two packs of citric acid.
2. Pour them inside onto the bottom.
3. Pour water to the maximum level.
4. Boil.
5. Leave to cool for 30 minutes.
6. Wipe the remaining scales with a sponge.
7. Wash with running water.

Note: This option is suitable for all kinds of dishes. You can boil several times, do not worry that the water will become lemon color. Be sure to let all family members know that the kettle is with acid! !!!

Method of the second

1. Dilute table vinegar 9% in the proportion of 100 ml per 1 liter of water.
2. Bring to a boil.
3. Leave to cool for 30 minutes.
4. Boil again.
5. Rub with a soft brush.
6. Wash with water.
7. Fill with clean water and bring again to the maximum temperature.
8. Rinse again with running water.

Note: When boiling with vinegar, open the window or window. Be sure to inform all family members that you are using vinegar when cleaning this cookware. This option is also suitable for metal objects.

Method third

1. Pour the water inside the dishes to the maximum level.
2. Add 2 tablespoons per 1 liter of water.
3. Boil.
4. Allow to cool completely.
5. Wipe with a sponge.
6. Rinse with running water. Boil clean water.
7. Rinse again with running water.

Note: wear gloves when you wipe the surface with a sponge, the residue of soda can damage the delicate skin of the hands.

Method Fourth

1. Take the Coca-Cola or Sprite.
2. Pour inside.
3. Bring to boiling point.
4. Clean the remaining sediment with a soft brush.
5. Wash with running water.

Note: this option is suitable for minor contamination, as well as for electrical appliances.

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Useful tips

To keep your kettle on the "service" for a long time with your family or at work, use several preventive procedures after each application. They are very simple:

• Use filtered water.
• Do not leave water in the kettle for a long time, boil the right amount of water one time.
• Clean after every use with a kitchen sponge.

Do not wait for your kettle to remind you of cleaning yourself with a loud and creaking sound.

Regular prophylaxis will prolong the use of utensils for a long time, and clean electrical appliances will save money for electricity.