Descaling - Kettles, Dishwashers etc.

BonBon_3

Citric Acid does just the same job as expensive descaling tablets and is available cheaply from Chemists.

Penelope_Penguin

BonBon wrote: »

Citric Acid does just the same job as expensive descaling tablets and is available cheaply from Chemists.

Any sort of acid, in fact though it was said on Martin's TV programme that bicarbonate of soda works too :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: Don't think so

I'll add this to the existing descaling thread later to keep ideas together.

Penny. x

sandy2_2

BonBon wrote: »

Citric Acid does just the same job as expensive descaling tablets and is available cheaply from Chemists.

How much do you need to use please

TheDoolallyDilly

Can I use it in a steam iron, too? And I'd like to know how much I need to use, too.

CandyB101_2

My instruction book says to use 'white vinegar' to descale my steamer.
I am living in Spain and as yet, have not found a shop that sells it.
Is there anything else that I could use to do the same job.

Penelope_Penguin

Hi there :beer: You can use any vinegar - malt will work just as well, but depending on what your steamer's made from it may stain.

We have an existing thread on alternative descalers, so I'll add your post to that

Penny. x