Efficient way to boil water

r2015

boiling previously boiled water creates more limescale

Not here in Bonnie Scotland, nae lime in the water.

Head_The_Ball

RandomQ wrote: »

..Descaling a kettle can make it take less time to boil, mine always comes up like new, 3 for £1 at Poundland or Poundworld.

I use citric acid to descale our kettle. It works out at a few pence per use.

A few £s worth will last for many years.

psychic_teabag

Where's the best place to get citric acid ?

neilmcl

psychic_teabag wrote: »

Where's the best place to get citric acid ?

Wilkos - https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/wilko-original-citric-acid-250g/p/0332009?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Comparison%2520Engine&utm_source=Shopping%2520FM&utm_content=0&utm_term=176013&awc=2400_1527844324_011d2d148555e6c639602d0da41d510e

RandomQ

If you want a natural and cheap way to descale then white vinegar is a good option

Head_The_Ball

psychic_teabag wrote: »

Where's the best place to get citric acid ?

If you haven't got a Wilko and can't find it locally then it is available on eBay and other internet sale sites.

Head_The_Ball

RandomQ wrote: »

If you want a natural and cheap way to descale then white vinegar is a good option

Does that leave a lingering smell in a kettle?

Citric acid doesn't smell.

Mr_S_in_Easton

Lovely Jubbly, folks... Q. fully answered. :-)

that

Head_The_Ball wrote: »

Does that leave a lingering smell in a kettle?

Short answer: odour free

Long answer: you do rinse it out after anyway, usually a few times.