How do i descale my electric kettle?
2 ounces (50 grams) of citric acid crystals into a kettle half full of boiling water for 10 – 20 minutes should do the trick! Tip it in slowly as this has got a tendency to fizz quite a lot. Once the fizzing has stopped and you can see some deposits of scale still switch the kettle on but only until the water fizzes again. Rinse well and use. Citric acid is available from wine making shops or places that sell wine making equipment. You will get two treatments out of a 100gram drum. It also costs less than proprietary descalers and is E friendly! It is safe to use on all kettles including plastic kettles.
