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Brand new kettle, very hard water area: how do I stop the limescale build up?

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RedHeadedSnippet · 03/04/2025 09:42

Is there anything preventative I can do? Thank you!

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RedHeadedSnippet · 03/04/2025 19:07

MrsMoastyToasty · 03/04/2025 19:00

Never re-boil any water left over in the kettle from the last time you boiled it. Calcium carbonate (limescale) precipitates out of solution at 60°c. So each time you reboil it you're encouraging it to form.

Didn’t know this - thank you!

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uncomfortablydumb60 · 03/04/2025 19:02

I have extremely hard water. I put a mesh doughnut thing inside the kettle then descale regularly with 50/50 vinegar boiled then left overnight

Tell me of the doughnut thing!

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ThePussy · 03/04/2025 19:08

Brita filter for hard water.

Mamofboys5972 · 03/04/2025 19:14

To prevent a build up just never allow water to sit in the kettle for prolonged periods of time. Especially overnight. Make sure its empty if it's not being used ! Works for us x

Pinkissmart · 03/04/2025 19:35

I put near vinegar in - enough to cover the bottom, once a week. Rinse well

uncomfortablydumb60 · 03/04/2025 21:33

Kettle doughnut thing.. approx £.1.50
Limescale sticks to it

Brand new kettle, very hard water area: how do I stop the limescale build up?
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