KitchenCraft Le'Xpress Kettle Descaler Ball, Stainless Steel Wire Limescale Remover

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So, if you want to make sure that your morning cuppa isn’t ruined by mineral deposits, you’ve got to descale your kettle on a regular basis. A mixture of equal parts vinegar and water, then leaving it in your kettle to soak overnight is my favourite method of removing limescale from a kettle. Most household acids will do a decent job of dissolving limescale, so if you don’t have white vinegar to hand you could also use citric acid or lemon juice – the results shouldn’t be too different, and the smell will be a little more pleasant.

In the UK, the areas with the hardest water form a rough triangle from Middlesbrough in the north, to Dover in the southeast, and Lyme Regis in the southwest, with another pocket between Birmingham and the Peak District. This ball is one of the simplest products out there; it follows an uncomplicated design and a straightforward concept.Rinse thoroughly to remove any lingering vinegary odours, and boil up fresh water after the treatment. White vinegar can be used for cleaning a wide range of non-porous surfaces, including many kitchen worktops and sinks (but not if they’re made from wood, stone, cast iron, or stainless steel), glass, shower screens, and limescale-caked kettles.

It’s not difficult to use Oust Powerful All Purpose Descaler Limescale Remover, you just need to fill your kettle up to the halfway line and boil it. By the end of the treatment your kettle should be free from limescale, running more efficiently, and have a longer lifespan. We tested three descaling methods on kettles that were in need of some TLC: bicarbonate of soda and water, distilled white vinegar and water, and an eco proprietary kettle descaler. Ecozone’s descaler comes in sachet form, and the sachets in question are filled with powder that contains citric acid.There might be some oil and other chemicals left over from the manufacturing process, so using the ball without washing it first might give your water that initial unpleasant taste or smell. All Purpose Oust Descaleris one of the best-known branded options, and can be used for shower heads, steam irons, coffee makers, and kettles. Boil the kettle, and then let the vinegar sit in the kettle for half an hour before going back to check on it.

Moreover, rinsing your kettle descaler ball under your running tap gives it a longer life and allows you to use it over and over again.

It’s usually off-white in colour, but it can also be grey, pink, or even a reddish-brown in some cases. Clearpay lends you a fixed amount of credit so you can pay for your purchase over 4 instalments, due every 2 weeks. Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations June 2014 you have a duty to take reasonable care of Products whilst they are in your possession. So, if you drank the water straight from the tap without boiling it first, the same chemicals causing the limescale problem would still be present, they just wouldn’t be so obvious. This treatment solution is hassle-free and cheap, doesn’t involve toxic chemicals, and can be found right in your kitchen.

So, it’s ideal if you live in a hard water area where limescale is continuously going to hinder equipment around the home. Metal kettles can still get coated on the inside and on the base plate with limescale which, if dislodged, leaves unappealing chalky bits in the water. You might have read somewhere that drinking hard water can cause health problems, such as kidney stones, but these claims are 100% false.

Random internet solutions tend to pop up from time to time, including using fizzy drinks like Coca-Cola to get the shine back in your kettle. It may also involve the use of chemicals and hot water, so it’s advisable to take all necessary precautions to protect your skin and eyes from scalds, burns, and unwanted splashes before getting started.