Better than white vinegar, this product removes limescale from the kettle in less than two minutes.

This product removes limescale from the bottom of the kettle in the blink of an eye, without leaving a bad smell.

If you live in an area where the water is hard, you’re bound to be faced with this problem: limescale in the bottom of the kettle. Limescale is a real nuisance in the home, getting in everywhere. In toilets, on taps, on shower tiles and even in household appliances… Not only does it look bad, it can also damage your appliances.

In fact, a kettle with limescale and chalky deposits on the bottom won’t work as well. Water contains limescale which accumulates on the bottom and on the heating element of the appliance. Over time, if you do nothing, the kettle will no longer produce sufficient heat. Limescale has an insulating effect and reduces efficiency. The harder the water, the more calcium it contains, accelerating the build-up of limescale.

So it’s important to take care of it and remove these white deposits regularly, before they build up too much. While white vinegar is often cited as a favorite product for removing limescale, many people shy away from using it in the kettle because of its very strong odor, especially when heated. Nobody wants to drink tea that tastes of vinegar!

Good news: you can use another product that’s just as effective as white vinegar, and doesn’t smell: citric acid. This natural cleaner has nothing but benefits and is highly effective against limescale. As well as being useful for cleaning your kettle, you can also use citric acid to remove limescale from toilets, as well as mold and mildew from washing machines.

Using citric acid to descale your kettle is very simple. Add a tablespoon of citric acid to the machine, then add water, just enough to fill a quarter of the kettle. Bring the mixture to the boil – it doesn’t even take two minutes. Lift the lid, pour the liquid into the sink, and that’s it. The limescale is gone! Rinse your kettle thoroughly and you’re done. The final advantage of citric acid is that, unlike white vinegar, there’s no risk of it leaving a bad taste in the kettle!