After previously attempting the lemon trick of boiling chopped lemons inside the kettle I decided to try a different cleaning hack to remove limescale from the kettle.
The lemon cleaning method was effective when I used it at the start of the year, but I found it somewhat laborious and was in search of a simpler solution. Initially, the lemon technique required cutting up lemons, boiling the kettle several times, leaving the lemons inside the kettle for a few hours, and then scrubbing.
The final step involved rinsing out the lemon water, so you can understand why I wasn’t eager to repeat the lemon process. Fortunately, the new cleaning hack I tried this time was quick, easy, and effective, reports the Express.
Using citric acid did an impressive job of removing limescale from the inside of the kettle within 10 minutes and no scrubbing was necessary. All I did was purchase citric acid from my local supermarket, boil the kettle with some water and add two scoops of citric acid.
After allowing the citric acid to work its magic inside the kettle for 10 minutes, I emptied the kettle to find that a lot of limescale had been removed. After giving the kettle a few rinses, it was ready for regular everyday use making tea or coffee.
Specifically, I used Elbow Grease Citric Acid, which is available at retailers like Asda, Ocado, and BandQ. This multi-purpose natural cleaning agent even includes instructions on the back on how to use it for various cleaning tasks.
On the reverse of the label, instructions are provided on how to utilise citric acid for cleaning kettles, coffee machines, steam irons, and shower heads. Additionally, citric acid can also be employed to degrease kitchen pots and pans, as well as eradicate any signs of rust elsewhere.