Many families will use some electric kettle to boil water, but it will produce scale after a long time of use. It looks very ugly, and the scale left inside the kettle is very difficult to clean. How to remove the scale in the electric kettle? Today, I will introduce some tips to you, and collect them as soon as possible!
How does electric kettle scale come into being?
The main components of boiling water scale are calcium carbonate and magnesium hydroxide, which are precipitated by the reaction of calcium ions and magnesium ions in hard water in the process of boiling water and attached to the bottom of the pot. That is to say, in the process of using the health pot, it is misunderstood as a 'rusty' substance. Therefore, it is normal for the kettle to have scale. It is OK to remove the scale regularly.
Harm of scale in electric kettle
The electric kettle of boiling water should remove the scale regularly, because the scale affects the heat transfer. If there is too much scale, it may cause explosion due to uneven local heating.
Strictly speaking, scale is harmful to human body, but it is absolutely acceptable to human body and will not cause any specific harm. But the scale formed for a long time contains a lot of precipitates, accompanied by trace metal elements produced in the boiling water container, including lead, zinc, arsenic and other heavy metals, which are harmful to human body.
How to remove the scale in the electric kettle?
Removing scale with vinegar
Pour a certain amount of white vinegar into the kettle, then fill the kettle with water, boil it for about 1 hour, and then brush it to clean it easily.
Taro descaling
Put more than half a pot of potato, and then cook it, not only the original scale will gradually fall off, but also form a protective film to prevent re deposition of scale.
Baking soda descaling
Put a small spoonful of baking soda and boil for a few minutes to remove the scale. Or you can pour in 500 grams of 1% sodium bicarbonate water and shake it gently to remove the scale.
Descaling of boiled egg shell
Break the eggshell slightly, then put it into a kettle and boil it for half an hour. The substance in the eggshell will absorb the scale.
Removing scale from potato skin
Put the potato skin inside, add appropriate amount of water, boil, boil for about 10 minutes to remove the scale of electric kettle.
Removing scale from tea
Put the leftover tea into the kettle, add hot water, shake for several times, and place for half an hour, then the scale will fall off naturally. Using theophylline to remove scale principle.
If you have a lot of scale in your kettle and want to get rid of it, try these tips. You will get unexpected results.