How to Descale a Kettle | Simple DIY Cleaning Guide
Posted on August 27, 2025 by Harriet Whitmore
Limescale is the chalky deposit that builds up inside kettles over time. It shows up when hard water—basically water that’s heavy with calcium and magnesium—evaporates and leaves behind stubborn little mineral traces. Those pale, off-white flakes you see? Mostly calcium carbonate. Now, drinking water with a bit of limescale isn’t dangerous, but let’s be honest—it […]