How to Clean an Electric Kettle (no scrubbing required!)
Mineral deposits left from hard water can leave residue inside your kettle and make the water cloudy. You can make it sparkling clean again in just a few minutes, without scrubbing at all, using white vinegar.
Ingredients
- water
- ⅓ cup white distilled vinegar
Instructions
- Remove the lid to your kettle, if it comes off, like mine does. Pour water in the kettle, enough to just cover where you see the mineral deposits. Then, pour in ⅓ cup of white distilled vinegar.
- Set your kettle to boil. Once it boils, let it sit for 5 minutes to allow the vinegar to dissolve the limescale. (If the deposits are still there, add an extra ⅓ cup of vinegar and bring the kettle to a boil again.)
- Pour the vinegar water into the sink, then rinse several times with fresh water, until the kettle doesn't smell of vinegar anymore. Wipe down the outside of the kettle with a clean cloth to dry it.
- Fill with fresh filtered water, ready to go for your next cup of tea!
