Citric acid from the scale in the kettle: 4 applications

Content

1 Ways to eliminate scale
- 1.1 Method 1: Universal
- 1.2 Method 2: gentle cleaning
- 1.3 Method 3: from multilayer sediment
- 1.4 Method 4: for electric kettles from ingrained sludge
2 Conclusion

Citric acid softens the deposition of salts.

In tap water, many mineral impurities. It is they that form limescale and insoluble sediment inside the kettle. Scale damages the walls and bottom of dishes, the heating elements of the appliance and affects the taste of water. I'll tell you how to clean the kettle with citric acid.

Ways to eliminate scale

Citric acid is the active ingredient in descaling.

Acids react with salts (scale) and convert solidified deposits into soluble form. Based on this cleaning methods.

Depending on the degree of contamination with salts, determine how much citric acid is needed to clean the kettle:

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Description

With little draft and for prevention

For one-time use - a bag of 50 g or 2 tbsp. spoons without slides.

The price of such a means of scale - about 20 rubles.

With a multilayer sediment

It will take 2 sachets of 50 g.

During primary cleaning - 1 pc., For reuse - 1 pc.

Do not exceed the amount of powder, otherwise you risk damaging the inner surface of the dish.

Method 1: Universal

The main stages: preparation of the solution, boiling, washing the precipitate.

I offer the most effective and economical way to remove scale in a kettle with citric acid. Suitable for enameled, glass and stainless steel cookware:

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	Step 1 Make a citric acid solution: In the cold water, pour the contents of the bag (40-50 g per 1 liter of water). Mix thoroughly until the granules dissolve.
	Step 2 Boil the solution: Pour the acidic liquid into the pot. Next, you need to boil the kettle for 5 minutes. If you clean the electrical appliance, after turning it off, turn it on again after 3 minutes.
	Step 3 Wait for the boiling water to cool and pour it. Inspect the surface: if the plaque remains, remove it with your own hands - rub with a dish sponge. So the softened sediment will be removed.
	Step 4 Thorough dishwashing: Rinse at least three times under running water. Pour water into the kettle and re-boil. Pour the boiling water - and the acidic liquid is completely washed away.

Method 2: gentle cleaning

The safest option to wash scale in a kettle with a plastic or glass surface is to use a lemon. With this high-acid fruit, you can easily get rid of salt and limescale dishes, give it shine:

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	Training Cut the lemon into slices and place in a cleaned container. Fill the dishes with water: 1 liter - 1 lemon. Potato peelings containing organic acids enhance the effectiveness of this method. You can add them to lemon slices.
	Boiling Boil the water and boil the sour fruit for 10 minutes. Re-switch the electric kettle after 5 minutes. Leave the boiling water to cool for 1-2 hours, during which time the lemon will soften the scum.
	Cleansing Wash the solution under running water. A loose sediment is easily removed with a sponge.

Method 3: from multilayer sediment

Triple treatment will remove any degree of scale.

The main active ingredients of professional cleaning products are acids and sodium carbonate. At home, you can replace these tools with vinegar, lemon and baking soda:

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	Determine whether the method is safe: It is recommended for stainless steel and enameled cookware, designed for heating on the stove; not suitable for electrical appliances.
	Stage 1: Soda Treatment Pour water into a bowl and add soda (2 tbsp. spoons per liter). Boil for half an hour. Drain soda solution. Do not rinse. A portion of the soda is false to remain in the sediment to react with the acidic components.
	Stage 2: citric acid scale processing Fill the container with 2/3 of cold water. Pour the pellets out of the bag (per liter - Art. spoon) and stir. Boil the solution for half an hour. Drain and rinse with running water.
	Stage 3: Vinegar Treatment Dilute vinegar with water (100 g per liter). Vinegar solution must fill the dishes to the brim. Now we put the kettle on the fire and boil for half an hour.
	Stage 4: Sludge Removal How to wash scale in a kettle: The coating after processing becomes pasty. It is easily removed with a sponge. Do not use metal brushes, they can damage the surface.

Method 4: for electric kettles from ingrained sludge

Citric acid is safe for a teapot, and in combination with soda it quickly removes even ingrained plaque:

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	Determine whether the method is safe. You can clean the electric kettle from any material with a closed heating element. Open plating will be damaged!
	Step 1 Make a solution of citric acid (Art. spoon per liter) and fill it with half the volume of the container. Boil the liquid.
	Step 2 In a hot solution, pour in soda - h. spoon per liter. It will enter into a chemical reaction with an acidic liquid. The resulting foam destroys the layers of scale from the inside.
	Step 3 Wait for the liquid to cool down, then wash the kettle. I recommend boiling water in it and draining it to remove all residual solution.

Conclusion

Now you know the most effective and cheap ways to clean the kettle with citric acid. Read more and useful recommendations in the video in this article, and questions can be asked in the comments.

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Citric acid from the scale in the kettle: 4 applications