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descaling kettle (not sure if spelt right hey ho)

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ITHOUGHTISAW2ANGELSAHEADOFME · 08/02/2015 19:01

Keep forgetting to buy some!!
Has anyone got any natural ways would bicarbonate of soda work overnight? :)

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Micah · 08/02/2015 19:02

Anything acidic.

Lemon juice
Vinegar

Bicarbonate is alkali so doubt it would work.

ITHOUGHTISAW2ANGELSAHEADOFME · 08/02/2015 19:48

Ah thats why i failed science ;-) will have a go with your suggestions thank you. :)

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Fizrim · 08/02/2015 23:03

Citric acid is good - it's a powder, you can buy small amounts from chemists or I think Wilkos sell larger boxes.

Micah · 09/02/2015 10:31

Citric acid = lemon juice :)

Involves the o/p remembering to buy it too so doesn't overcome the problem ;)

shovetheholly · 09/02/2015 15:07

Appreciate that citric acid isn't something that many people have in the house, but it's worth picking up - most preparations of it are stronger than lemon juice, so work a bit better on kettles, sinks etc. And you can use it in cooking too!

specialsubject · 10/02/2015 13:57

go buy a spray bottle of vinegar from Wilkinsons.

good chemical to do lots of cleaning with!

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