A natural kitchen ingredient has been hailed as a superior alternative to vinegar for removing stubborn limescale from kettles. TikTok user Sifa Veli, posting as @sifaveli, demonstrated the effectiveness of citric acid in a recent video, which has since gone viral.
In the clip, Sifa added one to two tablespoons of citric acid to her kettle, filled it halfway with water, and boiled it. After just one boil, the limescale had completely disappeared. She then rinsed the kettle and boiled fresh water, though a second boil was not strictly necessary.
Citric acid, a natural compound found in citrus fruits, is more potent than lemon juice or vinegar for descaling. Commenters on the video praised it for being odourless, unlike vinegar. One user, @happyfam794, said: 'Citric acid is superior to vinegar and anything else I've used on my kettle. It also doesn't leave a nasty smell.'
To prevent limescale from returning, experts recommend emptying the kettle after each use and wiping the interior regularly. Standing water is a primary cause of scale buildup.
