The electric kettle has a very thick layer of limescale, what should I do?

Updated on home 2024-03-11
14 answers
  1. Anonymous users2024-02-06

    White vinegar descaling method: pour white vinegar and water into the kettle in a ratio of 1:2, (250 ml of white vinegar is enough, that is, half a bottle of white vinegar bought from the supermarket is enough for one use.)

    Power off after boiling. Soak for more than 2 hours. If it is a stainless steel kettle, it is best to use this method before going to bed at night, after boiling, it can be left to soak overnight, and then pour out these vinegar water in the morning.

    After washing it with clean water several times, the kettle is completely clean. If you have an aluminum kettle, boil the vinegar solution, leave it for 1 to 2 hours, and then clean it.

    2. Lye descaling method: if the main component of scale is calcium sulfate, then pour the soda ash solution into the kettle and boil, and then place it for two hours, the scale can be removed. Then, wash the kettle with clean water several times.

    3. Soda descaling method: fill the kettle with water, put in a little baking soda, and then boil, after a few minutes, the scale will automatically fall off. Clean the kettle with clean water several times and it will be completely clean.

    4. Boiled potato descaling method: put 3 to 5 potatoes in the kettle and boil for a few hours, and the scale will fall off in pieces. Then, rinse it with clean water.

    5. Boiled egg shell descaling method: boil the egg shell twice in a kettle. Then, clean the kettle with clean water to remove the limescale.

  2. Anonymous users2024-02-05

    Add a spoonful of soda to the boiling water and bring it to a boil for a few minutes to remove the limescale. You can also put some potato skins in the kettle and boil it, or you can remove the limescale.

  3. Anonymous users2024-02-04

    80% of the time, it is because your water is faulty, and the calcium and magnesium ion content in it is too high. Most of the limescale in the boiling kettle is the result of calcium and magnesium ions.

    There will be some of this substance in the general natural water, so the general kettle will have scale after a period of use, which is a normal phenomenon. Of course, if the chemistry in your water source is too complex, scale will form more quickly. I suggest that you check the water source in your home as soon as possible.

    Related Notes:After the electric kettle is connected to the power for about 5 minutes, the water vapor deforms the bimetal sheet of the steam temperature sensing element, and the top switch contact disconnects the power supply. If the steam switch fails, the water in the pot will continue to boil until the water is boiled dry, and the temperature of the heating element rises sharply. Therefore, the safety protection device of the electric kettle is designed to be very scientific and reliable.

    This is the principle of triple safety protection of electric kettles.

  4. Anonymous users2024-02-03

    As a result of the hard water, the heated part at the bottom is often rubbed, and if it is thick, it is difficult to get it, which affects the heat conduction.

  5. Anonymous users2024-02-02

    The problem of water quality has nothing to do with the kettle.

  6. Anonymous users2024-02-01

    I don't think I drink the dead.

  7. Anonymous users2024-01-31

    Normally, limescale is the sediment of the ingredients in the water after heating.

  8. Anonymous users2024-01-30

    Generally, there is a problem with the water quality, you can change the water to try it, if there is still a problem, you can ask the business.

  9. Anonymous users2024-01-29

    The electric kettle is a household appliance commonly used in our lives, in the process of long-term use, the bottom of the kettle will produce a layer of scale, when such a situation occurs, we should clean the electric kettle. For the sake of our health, electric kettles need to be cleaned regularly, so what is the cause of limescale? What are the effective methods when cleaning?

    Caused by limescale

    The occurrence of limescale is mainly related to water quality.

    If the water quality is hard, the oxygen content in the water is not enough, and the water is unstable, the solubility of calcium and magnesium ions in the water will decrease, and the deposition will be aggravated, and then scale will be generated. As long as the temperature exceeds 60, especially in the northern areas where the water quality is harder, there is no doubt that there will be scale, and there will be scale in the daily electric kettle and heating furnace. The solution is to clean up on time.

    How to remove limescale

    1. Put some shredded paper in the bottle, then pour in warm salt water, and shake it gently for a while to remove the scale.

    2. You can pour 500 grams of baking soda with a concentration of 1%, or warm the edible vinegar into the bottle, shake it gently, and the scale can be removed.

    3. Slightly break the 2 eggshells, put them into the bottle, then put them into the half tea jar of cold water, plug the bottle stopper and press it with one hand, hold the head and neck of the bottle stopper with your thumb and other fingers, and hold the bottom of the bottle with the other hand, turning and shaking back and forth, left and right. After about 20 seconds, remove the cork, pour out the egg shell, and then wash it twice with water.

    4. Use 250 grams of vinegar, boil it and pour it into a boiling water bottle, soak it for a few hours, and then shake it left and right, up and down, and the scale in the bottle will fall off.

    5. Take 200 grams of dilute sulfuric acid and soak it in the bottle for a while, and then shake it to eliminate the scale in the bottle.

    6. Pour the water from boiling noodles into the bottle, shake it for a few minutes and throw it away, and then wash it with clean water to tidy it.

    7. Take some sunrise leaves or pumpkin leaves and cut them into fragments with a thickness of 3cm to 4cm, put them into the bottle, add a small amount of cold water, gently shake the hot water bottle twice, and then wash it with water after exporting.

    For what is said today, everyone has different opinions and ideas, you can leave a message to discuss together, looking forward to your reply! If you liked this article, don't forget to help like, comment, ** and bookmark.

  10. Anonymous users2024-01-28

    Why does limescale appear in an electric kettle?

    Scale is formed by the crystallization and precipitation of dissolved calcium, magnesium ions and bicarbonate ions in water during heating. When we use an electric kettle to heat the water, the soluble salts in the water will be heated, and the calcium, magnesium ions and bicarbonate ions in the water will combine to form insoluble calcium and magnesium carbonate precipitates, which are the main components of scale.

    The process of scale formation can be briefly described as follows: First, when the water is heated to a certain temperature, the dissolved salts in the water begin to crystallize and precipitate. These crystalline cover regressions adhere to the inner wall of the kettle and the surface of the heating element, gradually forming a layer of limescale of increasing thickness.

    Over time, the limescale will become thicker and thicker, which will eventually affect the effectiveness of the kettle.

    Why is an electric kettle prone to limescale? This is mainly related to the following factors:

    1.Water quality: The higher the content of dissolved salts in the water, the larger the scale shape.

  11. Anonymous users2024-01-27

    The main ingredient of limescale is calcium carbonate, and the usual removal method:

    1. Add some rice vinegar after slightly heating, and react to generate calcium acetate dissolved in water - scale removal!

    Second, dry kettle, suddenly pour water on the scale, heat expansion and cold contraction - scale removal!

    Third, put two slices of lemon and boil them with water, and the scale will naturally peel off.

    Four. Put the potatoes in a kettle, boil for 15-20 minutes, pour out the water, wipe lightly with a rag, and you can do it.

  12. Anonymous users2024-01-26

    This is a normal phenomenon, it is the water with impurities such as calcium and magnesium, which are deposited at the bottom of the pot after heating, so there are some small spots like mildew, and with the increase in the number of boiling water, this phenomenon becomes more and more serious, until a thick layer of "scale" appears. The more you brush it, it's an illusion, it's just getting more and more obvious.

    To remove limescale, vinegar can usually be used. Because limescale is carbonate and can be dissolved by acidic substances, it is enough to wait in the kettle for a while with some acetic acid. If you want to avoid limescale, you can use purified water if possible.

    It is recommended to boil water with vinegar for 15 minutes and then pour it out, and then use the pot body again, if there are black spots, clean it with citric acid, which is generally available in chemical stores.

    Scale:

    Scale, commonly known as "rust and alkali", refers to a white lumpy or powdery substance that is gradually formed when the minerals contained in hard water are attached to the container after boiling.

    The main components are calcium carbonate, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium carbonate, calcium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, etc. The thermal conductivity of scale is very poor, if the scale formed in the boiler is too thick, it will lead to a decrease in the efficiency of the boiler, and in the worst case, it will cause the boiler to burst and cause a boiler accident.

  13. Anonymous users2024-01-25

    This is limescale. The main component of limescale is calcium carbonate. If the thermos is used for a long time, the inner wall of the bottle will leave a layer of light brown scale, take about 30 ml of white vinegar, pour it into the empty hot water bottle, cover the cork, let it lie down, turn the hot water bottle every ten to fifteen minutes, so that all parts of the inner wall of the bottle can be soaked in white vinegar, about an hour, you can remove the scale in the bottle gall.

    Kettle Note:

    The water should not exceed the maximum water mark to avoid the liquid from spilling out of the pot when boiling. The water injection should not be too small, otherwise the electric heating pipe will easily expose the water surface and cause empty burning. Do not connect the power supply before filling it with water, otherwise it is easy to burn out the heater or cause dangerous accidents.

    When using the electric kettle, be careful not to let children touch the kettle or pull the power cord to avoid accidents such as burns.

  14. Anonymous users2024-01-24

    1. Clean the lemon and cut it into thin and uniform slices.

    2. Put the sliced lemon into the electric kettle.

    3. Add an appropriate amount of water to the pot, and the amount of water should not exceed the lemon slices.

    4. Turn on the power and press the switch, wait for a while after the water is boiled, and then boil the water again.

    5. Wait for 10-20 minutes after the two boiling waters, pour out the contents of the kettle and discard them, and clean the inside of the kettle.

    Outside] 1. Add an appropriate amount of washing spirit to the bowl.

    2. Squeeze a little tomato paste.

    3. Add water to the bowl and stir the detergent and ketchup inside.

    4. Use a scouring pad to dip the prepared solution and scrub the surface of the electric kettle.

    5. Let stand for 5-10 minutes.

    6. Use a clean rag to wipe off the foam on the surface of the kettle, and the oil stain on the outside of the electric kettle is treated.

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