Electric kettles are handy and simple to use. You may have boiling water for tea, fast soup, recipes, or cleaning in a matter of minutes. It is even more practical to use the kettle than the microwave because it has a pouring spout. To keep the inside and outside in good condition, however, it does require some cleaning, just like any tiny item. For hot water to taste wonderful, any bacteria, mould, and mineral buildup must be removed. Kettle furring is the term for the mineral buildup inside a kettle as a result of water. It tastes nearly as terrible as it sounds. Fortunately, cleaning only requires a few items that you probably already have in your pantry.
When To Clean
How frequently you use your kettle will determine how often it needs to be cleaned. At least once per week, the exterior should be cleaned to get rid of smudges and spills. The kettle should be descaled to eliminate hard water minerals at least four times per year if it is used daily to heat water. The manufacturer's recommendations or every two months should be followed if the kettle contains a water filter or cartridge.
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Approximately half of the kettle should be filled with a 1:1 mixture of water and distilled white vinegar. The solution should come to a full boil. If the kettle doesn't turn off on its own, turn it off. Give the vinegar solution at least 20 minutes to sit. Throw away the cleaning agent.
In place of the distilled white vinegar, you can use freshly squeezed lemon juice, lemon juice in a bottle, or citric acid powder. In a kettle half-full of water, combine a 1:1 solution of lemon juice and water or use two tablespoons of citric acid powder, and then bring the water to a boil. Before discarding, turn off the kettle and let the solution sit for at least 20 minutes.
Remove the cooled kettle from the vent before continuing to clean. Remove the water filter if one is present before cleaning the kettle's interior.
If your model contains a water filter or a water filter cartridge, clean the filter after removing it in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Most filters are made of metal, which makes it possible to clean them by soaking them for at least five minutes in a hot water and distilled white vinegar solution. Use a bottle brush to scrub, then rinse with fresh water.
Scrub the interior of the kettle with a soft-bristled bottle brush or a non-abrasive sponge. Any remaining mineral buildup will be loosened as a result. Pay close attention to the spout's area as there may be considerable mineral buildup. It could be possible to remove buildup around the spout by dipping the brush or sponge in pure vinegar.
Use a non-abrasive sponge dipped in warm water with a few drops of dishwashing solutions to clean the exterior of the kettle of any smudges or spills. Dip the wet sponge in with dry baking soda to remove tough-to-remove stains. The mess will be cleaned up thanks to baking soda's mild acidic properties. The kettle should be dried with a microfiber cloth once the exterior has been cleaned to avoid stains.
Pro Tip - Put a few drops of olive oil on a towel and rub the outside of the stainless steel electric kettle to keep the surface bright and free of spots.
