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Angela Patrone & Ruth Suter

'Magic' staple removes thick limescale 'instantly' from kettles

Cleaning enthusiasts have shared a genius tip to remove thick limescale from kettles.

The chalky buildup will not only give off a nasty appearance - it will also spoil hot drinks and can even raise energy bills. It is an issue all households will face if they own a kettle, especially if they experience hard water where they live.

When hard water evaporates, a substance mainly made up of calcium and magnesium is left behind - this is what’s known as limescale. While it is completely harmless, most will want to clean their kettle regularly as hot drinks may not taste the best if they’re full of floating flakes of limescale. After failing to descale her kettle, one woman to the Mrs Hinch Facebook page to ask for some suggestions on how to remove built-up kettle limescale.

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