
So, we’ve covered the outside of your kettle.
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How To Descale A Kettle (Electric or Stove Top) Buff your kettle with your damp microfiber cloth, and voila. Then, take a clean microfiber cloth and give it a spritz. Then scrub like your life depends on it! Or, at least scrub like your morning coffee depends on it.įinally, if you want a little extra sparkle, take a spray bottle and fill it halfway with water and halfway with vinegar. Take your vinegar solution or your paste, and apply it to those stubborn spots on the outside of your kettle. There’s no perfect recipe here you just want a paste-like consistency. If your kettle is enamel or stainless steel, you can mix baking soda and white vinegar to make a paste. This takes a little extra time, but it will save you from potentially ruining your kettle. If you’re unsure, test a small spot at the bottom of your kettle before proceeding. This solution should be gentle enough for your electric kettle, but be sure to check the manufacturer’s instructions. Never submerge an electric kettle in water.įor any stubborn spots, like watermarks or limescale, you’re going to make a cleaning solution of equal parts white vinegar and water. Then, use your sponge to rinse off the soap solution, so your kettle doesn’t feel sticky. Take your non-scratch sponge, and wipe your kettle down with the hot water and soap solution. Copper and stainless steel kettles are easily scratched, so only use a microfiber cloth or non-scratch sponge for cleaning and drying. Once your kettle is completely cool, fill a bowl with hot water and a teaspoon of dish soap. Of course, this doesn’t apply to stovetop kettles, but no matter what type of kettle you have, make sure it is cool before you begin to clean. The first step to cleaning an electric kettle is unplugging it! NEVER start cleaning your kettle while it’s plugged in. How To Clean An Electric Kettle and Stovetop Kettle So make your morning caffeine ritual (or decaffeinated tea ritual, no exclusion here!) as relaxing as possible before you have to face your day. And it doesn’t look great in your nice, clean kitchen. It won’t harm you, but it’s not very appetizing. Limescale buildup looks white and chalky. You don’t have to clean kettles very often, but when you see that limescale buildup on your kettle, you know it’s time to clean.
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Plus, I’ll let you in on a professional cleaning secret if you need to know how to get fingerprints off stainless steel kettles. Last week, I wrote an article on Cleaning A Keurig Coffee Maker, so if you’re a Keurig guy or gal, be sure to give that a read.īut for all of you kettle-users, today I’m going to teach you how to clean an electric kettle and stovetop kettle, and how to descale a kettle. In my house, it’s tea for me and coffee for Chad first thing in the morning, or nobody gets any work done.

Coffee and tea, most adults can’t live without them.
