How Do You Clean A Kettle Without Chemicals?
There is no reason to buy store-bought chemicals to clean if you can use natural items you already have. If you’re green planet conscious, thrifty or you have children and pets around, you may want to find alternative ways to clean. A metal, brass or copper kettle always takes some elbow grease and there are ways to clean it without destroying your hands with harsh chemicals. Read on to learn how to clean a kettle without chemicals. Cut a lemon in quarters and use them as natural sponges to scrub the kettle. Combine lemon juice and a tablespoon of baking soda to make a paste. Rub it on with a rag or a wet paper towel and then rinse. Polish it off with a soft, dry cloth. Buy some cheap distilled vinegar from the supermarket. Acetic acid in vinegar can dissolve mineral build up. You can see how quickly vinegar will clean a copper kettle by simply testing a little vinegar and salt on a tarnished penny. The acetic acid eats away the oxide layer on the surface. If you don’t have any vinegar