Kettle limescale 'disappears in 2 mins' without vinegar, lemons or baking soda

20 December 2023 , 10:28

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Limescale buildup is inevitable, but there is an easy solution (stock photo) (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Fans of cleaning guru Mrs Hinch are raving about an ingredient guaranteed to leave your kettle sparking.

We're a nation of coffee lovers and brew addicts. So, it's no surprise that over time limescale will build up in our kettle - and whilst the mineral deposit isn't necessarily harmful - it can affect the taste of our cuppas.

Too much limescale can also shorten the lifespan of your appliance, which can be costly to replace. Most cleaning hacks to get rid of the stubborn mineral uses kitchen staples like lemon, vinegar, and baking soda.

However, for one woman - none of those things worked.

Taking to the Mrs Hinch Cleaning Tips and Tricks Facebook page - which is filled with cleaning enthusiasts - Sarah Permaul asked how to remove limescale from inside her kettle. "It probably does not look that bad but it would be nice to completely remove it," she said. "I've already tried lemon juice and also the Oust descaler. Many thanks.”

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The Express reports that while many members suggested using white vinegar - a lot of people warned against it due to the strong odour it has. However, critic acid was recommended as an equally-effective ingredient that de-scales kettles without making them smell or leaving an unpleasant after taste. Vinegar brew? No thanks.

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One person wrote: "Just add a tablespoon of citric acid, boil the kettle and leave a while, works 100 percent every time and leaves no aftertaste or smell." While another commented: "Boil water, add one or two tablespoons of citric acid, and leave until limescale is removed. takes no time at all."

If you don't have any citric acid lying around the house - you can purchase it online from a slew of retailers including Amazon. B&Q also sell a 250g box for just £2.25.

What's the cleaning hack you swear by? Email [email protected]

Liam Gilliver