How to Clean a Tea Kettle With Vinegar
Vinegar is a great natural cleaning agent. Because of its acidic nature, vinegar dissolves the lime deposits commonly found in tea kettles. Cleaning a tea kettle with vinegar is very simple and will require only minutes.
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Fill the tea kettle 1/2 full with water.
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Add at least 1/4 cup of vinegar to the water. You may add more vinegar if your kettle has not been cleaned recently or if there is significant lime deposit buildup.
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Boil the water mixture for several minutes or until the lime deposits have dissolved.
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Pour the water mixture out of the tea kettle and wipe the inside with a wet sponge.
Things You Will Need
- Measuring cup
- Sponge
Tip
Instead of boiling the water mixture, you can let the water and vinegar sit in the kettle overnight and pour it out the next day.
Writer Bio
Based in Los Angeles, Daryl Potter has been writing since 2005. His coverage of U.S. public policy and politics has appeared in several academic journals. Potter holds a B.A. in political science from the University of San Diego, as well as a master's degree in international relations.
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- tea kettle image by Leticia Wilson from Fotolia.com
- tea kettle image by Leticia Wilson from Fotolia.com
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