No matter how thick the scale of the kettle is, sprinkle a handful in the kettle, and the scale will fall off as soon as it is wiped off, and it will become clean immediately.
Electric kettle, this small household appliance, plays an important role in our daily life. It is lightweight and convenient, and it only needs a simple operation to provide the hot water we need. But in the process of using an electric kettle, we often encounter an annoying problem, scale. To solve this problem, we need to understand the mechanism of scale formation. The formation of limescale is mainly due to the condensation of calcium, magnesium, carbonate and other substances in the water at high temperatures. When tap water is heated to a boiling state, the dissolved substances in it gradually precipitate, eventually forming scale. In addition, excellent water quality is also an important cause of scale formation.
The formation of limescale is closely related to water quality. Due to the vast territory of the continent, the water quality varies greatly, and the water quality in some areas is hard, which makes it easier for minerals such as calcium and magnesium in the water to form precipitation. Over time, these deposits can accumulate to form a thick layer of limescale that adheres to the inside of the electric kettle. If it is not cleaned up in time, it will not only affect the efficiency of boiling water, but also pose a threat to our health. If you want to remove limescale easily, it's actually very simple.
For the first method, you only need to prepare orange peel, white vinegar and baking soda. Put three scoops of white vinegar and one spoonful of baking soda in the kettle, then put the peel of the orange torn into small pieces in the kettle and add the appropriate amount of water. Then turn on the power to allow the citric acid component in the orange peel to dissolve with the scale, while the chemical reaction between white vinegar and baking soda will help the orange peel to soften the scale.
Edible baking soda contains a large amount of sodium carbonate, which is effective in removing oil stains and stains. The acetic acid in white vinegar can dissolve with calcium carbonate and carbonate, the main components of scale. After adding baking soda and white vinegar, add water and cover with a kettle lid. If you don't have baking soda, you can also replace it with edible alkaline noodles, which is equally effective.
After boiling the solvent in an electric kettle, the solvent inside will boil on the inner wall of the kettle, so that the scale in the kettle will automatically come off. After the kettle trips, pour out the sewage in the kettle, and you will find that the cleaned water is very turbid. Finally, rinse the inner wall of the kettle several times with clean water, so that the kettle will be cleaned and the scale will automatically fall off. Cleaning your kettle regularly will not only keep it aesthetically pleasing, but it will also extend the life of your kettle and make the hot water you drink healthier.
Another method is to rinse the kettle with clean water and add half a pot of water, then add three to five lemon slices and two spoonfuls of white vinegar. Then start boiling the water, wait until the water is boiling and open the lid and let the kettle stay heated for about three to five minutes. When the water is cold, we can wipe the inside of the kettle with a pad, so that the limescale can be easily removed. This is because lemon slices and white vinegar are both highly acidic substances, and a neutralization reaction occurs when the acid and base are heated, making it easy to remove limescale from the inside of the kettle.
It should be noted that limescale is harmful to the human body. Long-term drinking of tea made from utensils with limescale can easily hinder the absorption of nutrients by the human body, resulting in digestive urinary and nervous system disorders in the human body, and affecting human health. If not treated in time, it will cause some damage to the stomach and intestines, especially for the elderly and children with weak gastrointestinal function. Therefore, it is very necessary to clean the kettle regularly.
Through these methods, we can easily remove limescale from electric kettles, thus keeping our drinking water safe and healthy. In addition, cleaning the electric kettle regularly can also extend its lifespan and make our lives more convenient. While enjoying clean water, we should also take care of our own health.