Thanks for explaining this so well. I watched another video with no talking which people strangely like. However it didn't work for me. I appreciate you explaining everything and giving tips. My kettle is clean now.
You are incredibly beautiful. Great video too. It's amazing when you've been self-isolating and find so many things in your house that need thorough cleaning. I know limescale is not harmful, but still looks very gross to look at. I've seen some people boil the vinegar as well with great results.
You’re so kind, thank you! Yeah, I find myself getting into the little cracks and crevices of the house and once it’s done I feel so accomplished. Maintenance is key to reducing waste and helping things last longer.
Definitely. I try to use natural products as much as possible, but that's an option too. Funny enough, I just got an RO system for my water and I haven't seen any lime spots in weeks!
Using RO water in any device that boils water is definitely the best setup if possible. I used to manufacture a hand blown glass water distiller for home and laboratory use and my customers would send me there units to be cleaned, so I have a lot of experience cleaning off scale. There are places in the United States (the mountainous west) which produces a scale so resistant that the only thing which would get it off is a chemical that I will not mention because no one who is not a chemist( which I am) should ever use. Some had a full half inch of boiler scale on the inside of the glass boiler which would require complete disassembly of the unit, firing in a kiln to 1100 degrees Fahrenheit and ONLY THEN then would the chemical composition of the scale change to the point where the scale could be completely removed. Because the units were $800 people could not afford to throw their distillers away when they got badly scaled, so I provided that service for them. The bottom line is that certain types of scale, particularly if the users let it build up to ridiculous levels, are so resistant to gentle chemicals that there was no alternative.
The internet will give you arguments that boiling vinegar is safe and that it is harmful. So it's a toss up on which articles you want to believe. I play it safe and just let it sit instead of boil. Also, fun thing I learned, since I bought our reverse osmosis filter from Costco I haven't had any build up in my kettle. And we use it everyday.
No, after 30 minutes of letting the vinegar sit you want to dump it. Then put fresh water and boil that to remove everything that was loosened by the vinegar. Hope that helps.
White vinegar has a much higher acid content than regular vinegar but due to the nature of certain scale buildup due to the chemistry of the particular type of hardness your water has can lead to scale that is absolutely resistant . If you're lucky to live in the Southeast most boiler scale is calcium carbonate which is easily dissolved . If you're from a mountainous area out west the scales can become so resistant to cleaning that using ordinary chemicals or techniques may not work . . It all has to do with the type of hardness in your water and of course the degree of hardness . Water is highly variable in its dissolved mineral content .
I would use a scouring pad with Extreme Caution because what you do is create micro scratches in the glass which eventually weakens it. I am a chemist who also blows glass (I used to manufacture hand blown glass water distillers) so I know of what I speak. Some kinds of scrubbers are not as hard as the glass and won't scratch it but any kind of Scotch-Brite is coated with a substance that is harder than glass. I had a friend who told me he was going to clean his his pickup windshield with a Scotch-Brite pad. I told him and no uncertain terms what would happen but alas he thought he knew better. Essentially he frosted his windshield and had to have it immediately replaced. Just a word of caution. Many glass kitchen items have a warning that you should not use certain things on glass for exactly the reason I mentioned, micro scratches which can lead to cracking,
Thanks for explaining this so well. I watched another video with no talking which people strangely like. However it didn't work for me. I appreciate you explaining everything and giving tips. My kettle is clean now.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you, girl! You’re the best! My kettle is finely clean and I’m very happy 😃 🤗
You are so welcome!
Thanks so much!
You are incredibly beautiful. Great video too. It's amazing when you've been self-isolating and find so many things in your house that need thorough cleaning. I know limescale is not harmful, but still looks very gross to look at. I've seen some people boil the vinegar as well with great results.
You’re so kind, thank you! Yeah, I find myself getting into the little cracks and crevices of the house and once it’s done I feel so accomplished. Maintenance is key to reducing waste and helping things last longer.
if you dont mind it sitting in the kettle . You could use a kettle de-scaler wool.
Definitely. I try to use natural products as much as possible, but that's an option too. Funny enough, I just got an RO system for my water and I haven't seen any lime spots in weeks!
Using RO water in any device that boils water is definitely the best setup if possible. I used to manufacture a hand blown glass water distiller for home and laboratory use and my customers would send me there units to be cleaned, so I have a lot of experience cleaning off scale. There are places in the United States (the mountainous west) which produces a scale so resistant that the only thing which would get it off is a chemical that I will not mention because no one who is not a chemist( which I am) should ever use. Some had a full half inch of boiler scale on the inside of the glass boiler which would require complete disassembly of the unit, firing in a kiln to 1100 degrees Fahrenheit and ONLY THEN then would the chemical composition of the scale change to the point where the scale could be completely removed. Because the units were $800 people could not afford to throw their distillers away when they got badly scaled, so I provided that service for them. The bottom line is that certain types of scale, particularly if the users let it build up to ridiculous levels, are so resistant to gentle chemicals that there was no alternative.
My kettle has brown lines in the bottom is it even safe to use anymore.. i dont what i did to create them
If the vinegar doesn't get them out I wouldn't continue to use it. I'm not sure what mineral would cause brown staining. Sorry I don't know more.
Thanks lovely
You’re welcome 😊
thank you
You're welcome! Thank you for watching!
What do use if u not got filted water p.s am hard water area in the uk 🤔🤔
Why not boil the water/vinegar mix? I do that, it's much faster... should I not?
The internet will give you arguments that boiling vinegar is safe and that it is harmful. So it's a toss up on which articles you want to believe. I play it safe and just let it sit instead of boil.
Also, fun thing I learned, since I bought our reverse osmosis filter from Costco I haven't had any build up in my kettle. And we use it everyday.
@@EverythingHousedo you have a video on the reverse osmosis filter? Or a link? Please and thanks.
The mesh filter tore apart after a year. Is there any spare for it?
Hi! I did a quick search because I'm not sure. I didn't see anything on Amazon or their site. I'm sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
I’m having this same issue, can’t find a replacement
try calling the manufacturer to see if they have a replacement... that is what my SIL did
Soooo cute
Sooo...do you boil the vinegar?
No, after 30 minutes of letting the vinegar sit you want to dump it. Then put fresh water and boil that to remove everything that was loosened by the vinegar. Hope that helps.
@@EverythingHouse Thanks for the reply.
If all I have on hand is apple cider vinegar, is it ok to use that? Or does it need to be white vinegar?
Any vinegar should work fine.
White vinegar has a much higher acid content than regular vinegar but due to the nature of certain scale buildup due to the chemistry of the particular type of hardness your water has can lead to scale that is absolutely resistant . If you're lucky to live in the Southeast most boiler scale is calcium carbonate which is easily dissolved . If you're from a mountainous area out west the scales can become so resistant to cleaning that using ordinary chemicals or techniques may not work . . It all has to do with the type of hardness in your water and of course the degree of hardness . Water is highly variable in its dissolved mineral content .
I just use a scourer.
Nice! I feel like this is the cleaning option for the lazy person like me. Throw in the vinegar and come back later haha
I would use a scouring pad with Extreme Caution because what you do is create micro scratches in the glass which eventually weakens it. I am a chemist who also blows glass (I used to manufacture hand blown glass water distillers) so I know of what I speak. Some kinds of scrubbers are not as hard as the glass and won't scratch it but any kind of Scotch-Brite is coated with a substance that is harder than glass. I had a friend who told me he was going to clean his his pickup windshield with a Scotch-Brite pad. I told him and no uncertain terms what would happen but alas he thought he knew better. Essentially he frosted his windshield and had to have it immediately replaced. Just a word of caution. Many glass kitchen items have a warning that you should not use certain things on glass for exactly the reason I mentioned, micro scratches which can lead to cracking,
I followed your instructions exactly as you said, and did it twice. But sadly none of the scale was removed. Sorry. 😥
How long have you left the vinegar water in your kettle for? I left mine for 45 minutes and it worked perfectly. And my kettle had a lot of scales.
Did you try letting it sit for longer?
Papa Bless
Thanks but I like your eyes 😊
Thank you, you're too kind.
I cant take my eyes off from these beautiful eyes. hard to watch the video...LOL...But nice trick and it works :)