Remove kettle limescale with 14p item that ‘eats away’ at it in 10 minutes – not vinegar (Image: Getty)
While is often recommended as a natural descaler, some users have found it doesn’t always produce the desired results.
Instead of opting for commercial descalers, many are turning to citric acid, a natural alternative that some say works wonders in removing .
is quickly becoming the go-to remedy that “eats away” at limescale in just 10 minutes without the harsh smell or aftertaste of vinegar.
Sarah Advertizer shared her struggle on the Tips and Tricks page after trying vinegar to tackle the buildup in her kettle.
Despite boiling vinegar and leaving it to sit for 40 minutes, she reported, “There was no real change to the kettle. What am I doing wrong? Used white vinegar from the supermarket. Thanks!”
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Citric acid is said to work wonders in removing limescale (Image: Getty)
Following the suggestions of fellow group members, Sarah decided to give citric acid a try.
She later updated her post with positive results, stating, “Twenty-four-hour soak in water and one tablespoon of citric acid worked on a very long-staying layer of white and brown hardened limescale! Clever people thank you.”
The comments section was filled with others recommending citric acid over vinegar, baking soda, and even lemons.
Danielle Hill shared: “Citric acid I use. It works incredibly well in 10 minutes normally. I tried the vinegar and baking soda and also tried fresh lemon and it does nothing. I even left it overnight.”
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Many people struggle with removing limescale from their kettles (Image: Getty)
Donna-Marie Moy added: “We use citric acid too in the kettle and to descale the shower heads. They come out sparking.”
Others, like Mariam Janjooa, praised the simplicity of the method, saying: “I get mine sparkling. Just put a tablespoon or so of citric acid, boil it and voila.”
Sophie Taylor noted: “Okay, so hear me out, but citric acid works!
She added: “Boil the kettle and then put as much citric acid in as you want! I used one tablespoon in mine. It’s like a brand new kettle now!
“You can literally hear the citric acid eating away at limescale in the kettle! Doesn’t leave a nasty taste like vinegar or steriliser does either.”
Citric acid is an affordable and effective solution, with a 250g pack available from B&Q for £2.25, which works out to just 14p per tablespoon.
It can also be purchased from Natural Collection for £2.29 or from Robert Dyas for £3.59, offering a budget-friendly way to keep your appliances sparkling clean.