How to Clean the Calcification Off a Kettle

A kettle is both a functional item and a nice, decorative touch to a kitchen. If you use your kettle to heat water, you may notice that it accumulates white, flaky deposits over time. These deposits are calcifications that are sometimes referred to as "hard water scale." They are the result of calcium and magnesium in the water reacting with other chemicals in the air and on surfaces. Remove these calcifications by using a gentle, yet effective household cleaner.

Things You'll Need

• White vinegar
• Cleaning sponge

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Fill the tea kettle with equal parts hot water and white vinegar.

   • 2

     Wait 30 minutes as the vinegar dissolves the calcium deposits.

   • 3

     Pour the solution out of the kettle.

   • 4

     Dampen a cleaning sponge with white vinegar and use it to wipe out the inside and outside of the kettle.

   • 5

     Dry the kettle with a lint-free cloth.