Simple habits to keep your electric kettle clean

Summary

• Some stubborn stains may take more than 10 minutes to remove but regular cleaning can help keep your kettle in good condition.
• Use white vinegar to remove Limescale White vinegar can help loosen the hard mineral deposits inside an electric kettle.
• With regular cleaning and a few simple safety precautions you can keep your kettle clean and ready for everyday use.

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Electric kettles are commonly used to prepare tea, coffee and hot water. They heat water quickly and are easy to use. However, regular use can cause white or brown deposits to build up inside the kettle.

Tea or milk stains may also appear if the appliance is used to heat these drinks. Dust, grease and fingerprints can collect on the outside.

Many people try to clean their kettles by washing them under running water. This can be dangerous because water may enter the electrical parts and damage the appliance. The good news is that you can clean an electric kettle at home with a few simple items. You do not need to soak it in water or scrub it too hard.

Some stubborn stains may take more than 10 minutes to remove but regular cleaning can help keep your kettle in good condition.

Why does a white layer form inside a kettle?

The white, rough layer inside an electric kettle usually comes from minerals such as calcium and magnesium in the water. This buildup is called limescale.

When water is heated again and again these minerals can stick to the inner surface of the kettle. Limescale is more common in areas where the water contains high levels of minerals. If you do not clean the kettle regularly these deposits can build up over time. A thick layer may also make the kettle less efficient and cause it to take longer to heat water.

Use white vinegar to remove Limescale

White vinegar can help loosen the hard mineral deposits inside an electric kettle.

Follow these steps

Unplug the kettle an allow it to cool.

Add half a cup of white vinegar and half a cup of plain water.

Close the lid and switch on the kettle to heat the mixture, but only if the manufacturer’s instructions allow this cleaning method.

Once the mixture boils and the kettle switches off leave it inside for 20–25 minutes.