Effective trick to remove stubborn limescale from pans, shiny results using 1 simple ingredient

foto: YouTube/Fitri Ani

Remove limescale from pans easily using citric acid, the result is shiny!

Brilio.net - For those of you who often boil water in a pan, you must have experienced the problem of limescale sticking to the inside. A pan that is often used to boil water will eventually have a hard white layer that is difficult to remove. This scale is a lime deposit from water that is heated repeatedly.

If left alone, this limescale will become thicker and more difficult to clean. Even though it has been brushed many times with soap, the limescale remains firmly attached to the walls of the pan. This problem not only interferes with the aesthetics of the pan , but can also affect the quality of the boiled water.

A netizen named Fitri Ani once shared a surefire trick to overcome this stubborn limescale. Through an upload on her YouTube channel, she showed how to easily clean thick limescale using only one simple ingredient, citric acid.

In her video, Fitri Ani shows the condition of her pan which is already full of thick limescale. Even though it has been washed with water and soap, the scale still won't go away. Therefore, she tried using citric acid as a solution.

photo: YouTube/Fitri Ani

1. Put half a sachet of citric acid into a pan.
2. Add a little hot water, then stir and shake the pan so that the citric acid dissolves and spreads evenly throughout.

photo: YouTube/Fitri Ani

3. Sprinkle additional citric acid onto the sides of the pan that have not been exposed to the previous solution.
4. Spread the lemon juice evenly over the entire pan.

photo: YouTube/Fitri Ani

5. Add a little water to help the citric acid stick better to the surface of the pan.
6. Let the pan sit for approximately 30 minutes so that the limescale begins to soften.
7. After leaving it to sit, scrub the crusty part with a coarse wire brush until the crust is lifted.

photo: YouTube/Fitri Ani

8. Once the crust is gone, wash the pan as usual using dishwashing soap, then rinse thoroughly.

photo: YouTube/Fitri Ani

In the video, it can be seen that the limescale that was previously difficult to clean began to fall off easily after being soaked using citric acid. This method is very effective and you can try it at home without having to bother looking for special cleaning materials.

1. Is citric acid safe to use to clean pans?

Yes, citric acid is a common ingredient used to clean limescale and is safe to use on both stainless steel and aluminum pans.

2. Can this trick be used to clean limescale in a kettle or jug?

Of course! The same method can be applied to clean limescale from kettles, jugs, or other kitchen utensils that are frequently used to boil water.

3. Are there any alternatives to citric acid?

In addition to citric acid, you can also use vinegar or baking soda. However, citric acid dissolves limescale faster than other ingredients.

4. How often should you clean your pan from limescale?

It's a good idea to clean it every few weeks, especially if the water you use has a high lime content.

5. Can this method damage the pan coating?

No, as long as you don't scrub too hard with an abrasive tool. Use a wire scrubber with enough pressure to remove the crust without damaging the surface of the pan.

(brl/tin)