Step-by-step instructions on how to descale a kettle with Coca-Cola

foto18635-1Kettle limescale is formed by using hard tap water. If its walls are firmly overgrown with lime deposits, emergency measures must be taken to remove them.

In fact, the most unexpected remedies help to cope with the problem, and one of them is a carbonated drink. The well-known Coca-Cola is especially effective.

How with Coca-Cola descale the kettle, read the article.

Can I use a drink for cleaning?

You can use Coca-Cola to clean teapots. It is not able to harm its inner surface, but at the same time it effectively corrodes salt deposits. This is possible due to the fact that it contains orthophosphoric acid, which dissolves limescale.

Unlike expensive professional purifiers, carbonated water is cheap and requires little. To remove scale from a teapot with a standard volume of 3-4 liters, 1 liter of beverage is enough.

Unlike vinegar, Cola does not emit an unpleasant odor during the procedure. It does not contain components hazardous to humans, and if accidentally ingested, no dangerous changes will occur to the body.

How to remove plaque with Coca-cola?

To deal with limescale you need to adhere to the following algorithm of actions:

  1. foto18635-2Drain the remaining water from the kettle.
  2. Fill it with Cola 2/3.
  3. Leave the container open to allow gases to evaporate from the drink.
  4. After 20 minutes, plug in the appliance or put it on the stove. Bring the liquid to a boil.
  5. Leave the hot soda in the kettle for an hour.
  6. Drain the drink into the sink.
  7. Remove the remains of softened limescale with a soft brush.
  8. Fill the kettle with clean water, bring to a boil and drain.

After completing all the steps, you can use a clean device. If the plaque cannot be completely removed from the first time, the procedure is repeated, increasing the exposure time by 2 times, or leaving the kettle to soak overnight.

How to descale a Coca-Cola kettle, the video will tell you:

Can you replace other carbonated liquids?

If Cola is not at hand it can be replaced with other carbonated drinks, namely:

  • Fanta;
  • Pepsi;
  • Sprite.
To remove scale, you can use soda, which contains phosphoric acid.

What else can you add to enhance the effect?

Cola copes well with medium-thick bloom, but you shouldn't expect a miracle from it. If the scale layer is thick and has been accumulating for years, you need to connect auxiliary substances. These include:

  1. foto18635-3Lemon acid... For 1 liter of Cola, take 10 g of powder.
  2. Vitamin C... It is added in the amount of 1 tbsp. l. The tablets are preliminarily crushed.
  3. Vinegar. To enhance the effect of Cola, it is enough to add 1 teaspoon of essence or 2 tablespoons of acid with a concentration of 9% to the teapot.
  4. Soda. It enhances the reaction. For a good cleaning, you need 3 teaspoons of powder.

Alternative ways

Coca-Cola is not the only substance that can come to the rescue in the fight against salt deposits. You can cope with the problem with the help of other available means, or purchase specialized formulations in the store.

Household chemicals

In retail stores that sell household chemicals, as well as in online markets, you can buy formulations that have been developed specifically to remove scale from a kettle.

The following products have a good effect:

  1. Powder HAAH for descaling teapots and coffee makers. 1 sachet is used for 1 procedure. The water is brought to a boil, powder is poured into it and left for 30-40 minutes. Then the liquid is drained, and the scale is removed with a soft brush. The cost of a package with 5 sachets is 170 rubles.
  2. Topper tablets from scale. To get rid of limescale, 2-3 tablets are required. They are placed on the bottom of the teapot, filled with water so that it covers all the scale, and the liquid is brought to a boil. After 30 minutes, the water is drained and the kettle is cleaned with a brush. The price for 10 pieces is 155 rubles.
  3. Magic power descaler. 1 liter of water will require 100-120 ml of solution. The liquid is heated to 50 degrees and left for 30 minutes, after which it is drained. The cost of a 500 ml product is 185 rubles.

How to cleanse with folk remedies?

Proven folk remedies to combat scale:

  1. foto18635-4Cucumber or tomato pickle... It is poured into the kettle so that it covers all the limescale deposits. Bring the brine to a boil, leave for 2 hours and rinse the device with clean water.

    This recipe really works. The only drawback is the specific smell that comes from the boiled brine.

    It remains on the walls of the kettle after processing. Therefore, it must not only be thoroughly rinsed, but also boiled, draining the first water.

  2. Potato peelings... They are put in a kettle, poured with water, brought to a boil and left for 1-2 hours. The softened plaque is removed with the hard side of the sponge. This method works, but it will take some effort to fully cleanse.
  3. Lemon acid... Its amount depends on the thickness of the limescale. To combat old deposits, 20 g of powder is taken for each liter of water. Pour the solution so that it completely covers the scale. The water is brought to a boil, left for an hour and drained. After processing, the kettle must be thoroughly rinsed and boiled. The first water is not used. More about the cleaning method - here.

Features for different materials

In order not to spoil it during the descaling process from the kettle, you must adhere to the following recommendations:

  1. For glass... Do not rub the surface of the device with a wire brush or other hard devices.
  2. For plastic... It is not recommended to pour cola into plastic teapots. It can lead to staining of parts, so it is better to replace it with a colorless Sprite.
  3. For metal... Such kettles are not afraid of the effects of phosphoric acid, but if it has not completely dissolved the salt deposits, you cannot scrape them off with a knife or other sharp objects.
  4. For enamel teapot... They cannot be cleaned with Cola or other products containing acid if there are chips inside. The use of corrosive substances will increase the area of ​​damage.

Helpful information

foto18635-5To get the most out of the descaling process, you need to adhere to the following recommendations:

  • before cleaning, rinse the kettle and wipe it with a sponge - this will remove some of the plaque;
  • after using Cola, the kettle must be washed - this will get rid of the remnants of soda and its taste;
  • if there is not enough Coke to fill the kettle by 1/3, you can add a little water to it.

Learn more about descaling methods - in this section.

Conclusion

With Coca-Cola, you can quickly and easily descale your kettle. If the deposits are insignificant, then the cleaning procedure will not take much time. When the layer is thick, soda can be supplemented with other caustic substances, or professional household cleaners can be used.

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