Clean the kettle with a lemon: An effective and eco-friendly solution

Did you think kettles didn't need cleaning? Think again. Tap water contains minerals that accumulate on the sides of the kettle over time, which affects its efficiency and also causes an aftertaste in our hot drinks.

Fortunately, there is an easy and cheap way to clean the kettle and keep it fragrant. According to a cleaning blogger named Sophie from the social network TikTok, all you need is one lemon. She demonstrated how she does the trick with half a lemon - apparently with its peel grated, one left over from cooking or baking. She cut the lemon into rough slices and threw them into the kettle and then filled it with water.

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All that's left to do is boil the water with the lemon and after a while, empty the kettle into the sink and you'll get the sparkling result. In the responses, Sophie mentioned that the hot water with the lemon serves another purpose: it cleans the sink and neutralizes unpleasant odors. This is basically how you clean two things in the kitchen in a short time.

TikTok surfers were enthusiastic about the trick, especially those whose kettle needed urgent cleaning. Some even praised this method for being more effective than cleaning with vinegar or lemon salt, which are known to be an effective solution for cleaning scale and dirt. In conclusion, cleaning the kettle with lemon is a simple, cheap and effective method. Try it and enjoy a clean and fragrant kettle.