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Electric kettles are one of the practical and efficient kitchen appliances for boiling water quickly. Its practicality makes electric kettles often a mainstay when you need hot water quickly to brew tea, coffee, or cook instant noodles. However, behind this convenience, there are several problems that are often experienced by kettle users.
One of the common problems is the appearance of water scale on the inside of the kettle. This scale is usually caused by mineral deposits contained in the water, especially if the water used is hard water with a high calcium and magnesium content. When the water is heated, these minerals settle on the bottom and walls of the kettle, forming a layer of scale that is difficult to remove.
This scale not only makes the boiled water taste bad, but it can also slow down the heating process and increase electricity consumption. To keep the electric kettle clean and functioning properly, regular maintenance is essential. One effective way to overcome scale is to do a thorough cleaning .
Many people usually use a mixture of water and white vinegar or lemon boiled in a teapot, then left for a while before rinsing clean. However, besides lemon, there are other ingredients that are no less effective in removing water scale in teapots. As shown by the owner of the Instagram account @mamiemanda.
Next step, pour water back into the kettle and boil it. After that, add 1/2 tbsp of baking soda and let it sit for 10-20 minutes. In addition to removing citric residue, baking soda also helps remove bad odors from inside the kettle. Then, if it has been left, drain the water and wipe it again using tissue. That way, the kettle will be more hygienic.
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