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To remove mineral deposits from your kettle, as well as any limescale build-up, pour two tablespoons of white vinegar into a cup of water, then pour the resulting solution into your kettle and bring to the boil. The anti-limescale power of vinegar is multiplied tenfold once it is hot.
Let it sit for 45 minutes and then empty the kettle to rinse it several times with cold water. This technique is considered very effective because white vinegar is recognised as an excellent natural descaler.
How to clean a teapot with lemon or baking soda?
Lemon owes its descaling power to its acidity, which allows for deep cleaning of all types of surfaces. Baking soda is known for being a versatile product, an anti-limescale product like lemon and white vinegar. Here’s how to use these two ecological solutions.
How to use lemon to clean the teapot?
The kettle often needs a powerful descaling, and thanks to its natural acidity, lemon will be able to do the trick. Mix the juice of a lemon with water, then pour it into the kettle and bring it to a boil. Finally, rinse the kettle two or three times with clean water. Also keep in mind that you may need to repeat the process more than once if your kettle still shows signs of limescale.
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