A woman has shown a 'brilliant' 39p Aldi trick for removing limescale from a kettle. Many people don't realise this, but you need to clean the inside of your kettle regularly, as limescale build-up can decrease energy efficiency, and add to your electricity bills.
But de-limescaling your kettle doesn't need to be expensive. The woman in question has a simple trick to doing it, and you'll only need a 39p lemon from Aldi.
You can get the item she uses in all major supermarkets, and it won't cost you more than 50p pretty much everywhere. Can't say fairer than that.
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TikToker @ Lucykalice uploaded a video to the platform showing exactly how it's done – and you only need lemon juice. In preparation for Christmas, Lucy is deep cleaning her house and is starting with her kettle, which has quite a bit of limescale build-up.
The 26-year-old explained: "I started by pouring some lemon juice in there. I used bottled, but you can use fresh lemon, it would work as well. I covered the bottom and then just added some water. Let boil, and then let it sit for 30 minutes until all the limescale came off."
Lucy then showed off the inside of the kettle, and said: "Look, there's barely any limescale in there, it was so good." To get rid of any lemon taste, she also boiled a second time using just water.
She then wiped down the kettle, the lid and the base it sits in. Several gobsmacked followers hadn't realised you need to clean your kettle at all, and will now be trying out the hack themselves, says the Mirror.
One person wrote: "You have to clean your kettle? Learn something new every day man." Another asked: "We have to clean the INSIDE of the kettle too?!"
Lucy replied: "Yes, but not everyone has limescale!" Another person said: "I'd sooner use lemon than those chemical cleaners," to which Lucy replied: "My thoughts exactly!".
One person added: "No way you can use lemon?! I also buy those sachets! Wow! Thanks for the tip!". Others also shared that you can use vinegar too, which has several uses, including defrosting the car and unblocking drains.
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