Emphatic. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express.
Limescale is a problem for kettles, but fortunately there are several quick, easy and natural solutions. Can you use baking soda to remove limescale from a kettle?
DoorLiam Doyle, News journalist
Cleaning hack: Woman cleans oven with baking soda and vinegar
Limescale build-up affects households in the south more often than elsewhere in Britain, due to the harder water quality on average. Limescale does not endanger human health, but over time it can corrode boiler parts, causing significant wear and tear. That's why people want to descale their kettles to keep them functional, and some prefer a natural approach.
Related articles
- How to Remove Black Mold Permanently - Baking Soda Anti Mold Tips
- Removing Toilet Bowl Stains - Top 5 Tips for a Sparkling Toilet
Can you use baking soda to descale a kettle?
Most methods of descaling a boiler involve pouring chemicals in and leaving the boiler in place before flushing it.
Some would like a natural alternative, and there are several of them.
Anyone looking to save some money can raid their cupboards instead, because baking soda does the trick.
READ MORE:Cleaning a sofa at home with baking soda - 3 good tips
Can you use baking soda to remove limescale from your kettle?(Image: GETTY)
Kettle lime: Limescale can damage kettles if left for too long(Image: GETTY)
READ MORE
- Baking Soda Hacks: 5 Baking Soda Hacks That Will Change Your Life
Baking soda, the most versatile ingredient people can find in a kitchen cupboard, can remove limescale overnight.
Cleaners have come up with two different ways for people to use the powder to their advantage.
They can mix it with an anti-foam solution or with a paste for a quick clean.
Whatever they do, make sure their kettle is off before they start.
Invalid email
We use your registration to deliver content in ways you have consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include advertisem*nts from us and third parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read ourPrivacy Policy
Boiler lime: Baking soda makes several mixtures that can clean boilers(Image: GETTY)
For stubborn chalk
Limescale stuck to the surface of a kettle may require some persuasion to remove.
In this case, people should combine one teaspoon of baking soda with two drops of water until a paste forms.
They should then use a toothbrush to apply it to the surface of the kettle until the limescale comes off, and then rinse and boil.
GO GO DON'T GO
Remove grout stains in seconds with baking soda and more- INSIGHT
How to remove limescale on taps - practical tips and tricks- TO EXPLAIN
Cleaning Tips: Fix the most common cleaning disasters- ANALYZE
Kettle scale: Baking soda as a paste removes stubborn limescale(Image: GETTY)
READ MORE
- How to clean washing machine rubber seal - simple baking soda method
What a clean place
Cleaning stains doesn't require the same brushwork, so people should make a diluted solution instead.
They must pour a mixture of a teaspoon of baking soda and 500 millimeters of water into their cauldron.
The solution should then boil for 15 minutes and sit for another 15 minutes before rinsing with cold water.
Popular
How often should you descale a boiler?
With the above methods in hand, people should also know how often they should descale their kettle.
The buildup will compromise the life of the device, which is why experts recommend spot cleaning every two to three months.
However, those who live in hardware areas should clean their kettles more often.
Related articles
- How to Kill Moss on Your Lawn – With Baking Soda
- How to clean the inside of a kettle - just with baking soda
- Cleaning: Unclog your toilet in six easy steps with baking soda
Cleaning tips for baking soda
IPSO regulatedCopyright ©2024 Express Newspapers. "Daily Express" is a registered trademark. All rights reserved.
