Step-by-step instructions on how to descale a kettle with Coca-Cola

Scale in the kettle is formed due to the use of hard tap water. If its walls are firmly overgrown with lime deposits, emergency measures must be taken to remove them.

In fact, the most unexpected means help to cope with the problem, and one of them is a carbonated drink. The well-known Coca-Cola is especially effective.

About how to use Coca-Cola descale the kettle, read the article.

Can this drink be used for cleansing?

Coca-Cola can be used to clean teapots. It is not capable of harming its internal surface, but at the same time effectively corrodes salt deposits. This is possible due to the fact that it contains orthophosphoric acid, which dissolves limescale.

Unlike vinegar, Cola does not emit an unpleasant odor during the procedure. It does not contain components hazardous to humans, and if it is accidentally ingested, no dangerous changes will occur to the body.

How to remove plaque with Coca-Cola?

To deal with scale, you need to adhere to the following algorithm of actions:

1. Drain the remaining water from the kettle.
2. Fill it 2/3 with Cola.
3. Leave the container open to allow the gases to evaporate from the drink.
4. After 20 minutes, turn on the device or put it on the stove. Bring the liquid to a boil.
5. Leave the hot soda in the kettle to take effect for an hour.
6. Drain the drink down the sink.
7. Remove any remaining softened limescale with a soft brush.
8. Fill the kettle with clean water, bring it to a boil and drain it.

After completing all the steps, you can use the clean device. If the plaque cannot be completely removed the first time, the procedure is repeated, increasing the exposure time by 2 times, or leaving the kettle to soak overnight.

This video will show you how to descale a kettle with Coca-Cola:

Can other carbonated liquids be substituted?

If Coke is not at hand, it can be replaced with other carbonated drinks, namely:

• Fantoy;
• Pepsi;
• Sprite.

What else can you add to enhance the effect?

Cola copes well with medium-thick deposits, but you shouldn’t expect miracles. If the scale layer is thick and has accumulated for years, you need to add auxiliary substances. These include:

1. Lemon acid. For 1 liter of Cola take 10 g of powder.
2. Ascorbic acid. It is added in the amount of 1 tbsp. l. The tablets are first crushed.
3. Vinegar. To enhance the effect of Cola, just add 1 teaspoon of essence or 2 tablespoons of acid with a concentration of 9% to the kettle.
4. Soda. It enhances the reaction. For quality cleaning you will need 3 teaspoons of powder.

Alternative methods

Coca-Cola is not the only substance that can come to the rescue in the fight against salt deposits.You can cope with the problem using other available means, or purchase specialized compounds in the store.

Household chemicals

In retail stores that sell household chemicals, as well as in online markets, you can purchase compounds that were developed specifically for removing scale from a kettle.

The following remedies have a good effect:

1. HAAH powder for descaling teapots and coffee makers. Use 1 sachet for 1 procedure. Bring the water to a boil, pour the powder into it and leave for 30-40 minutes. After which the liquid is drained and the scale is removed with a soft brush. The cost of a package with 5 sachets is 170 rubles.
2. Topper Tablets from scale. To get rid of limescale you will need 2-3 tablets. They are placed on the bottom of the kettle, filled with water so that it covers all the scale and the liquid is brought to a boil. After 30 minutes, the water is drained and the kettle is cleaned with a brush. Price for 10 pieces – 155 rubles.
3. Magic Power descaling agent. For 1 liter of water you will need 100-120 ml of solution. The liquid is heated to 50 degrees and left for 30 minutes, then drained. The cost of the product with a volume of 500 ml is 185 rubles.

How to cleanse with folk remedies?

Proven folk remedies to combat scale:

1. Cucumber or tomato pickle. It is poured into the kettle in such a way that it covers all lime deposits. Bring the brine to a boil, leave for 2 hours and rinse the device with clean water.

   This recipe really works. The only drawback is the specific smell that comes from the boiled brine.

   It remains on the walls of the kettle after processing. Therefore, it must not only be thoroughly rinsed, but also boiled by draining the first water.

2. Potato peelings. They are placed in a kettle, filled with water, brought to a boil and left for 1-2 hours. The softened plaque is removed with the hard side of the sponge. This method works, but for complete cleansing you will have to make some effort.
3. Lemon acid. Its quantity depends on the thickness of the limescale deposit. To combat old deposits, take 20 g of powder for each liter of water. Pour the solution so that it covers the scale completely. Bring the water to a boil, leave for an hour and drain. After treatment, the kettle must be thoroughly rinsed and boiled. The first water is not used. More details about the cleaning method - here.

Features for different materials

To avoid damaging the kettle during descaling, you must adhere to the following recommendations:

1. For glass. Do not scrub the surface of the device with a wire brush or other hard tools.
2. For plastic. It is not recommended to pour cola into plastic teapots. It can lead to coloring of parts, so it is better to replace it with colorless Sprite.
3. For metal. Such kettles are not afraid of the effects of phosphoric acid, but if it has not completely dissolved the salt deposits, you cannot scrape them off with a knife or other sharp objects.
4. For enamel teapot. They cannot be cleaned with Coke or other products containing acid if there are chips inside. The use of caustic substances will increase the area of ​​damage.

Helpful information

To ensure that the descaling process is as effective as possible, you need to adhere to the following recommendations:

• Before starting cleaning, rinse the kettle and wipe it with a sponge - this will remove some of the plaque;
• after using Cola, the kettle needs to be washed - this will get rid of the remaining soda and its taste;
• If there is not enough Cola to fill the kettle 1/3, you can add a little water to it.

Find out more about descaling methods in this section.

Conclusion

Using Coca-Cola you can quickly and easily descale your kettle. If the deposits are minor, the cleaning procedure will not take much time. When the layer is thick, the soda can be supplemented with other caustic substances, or you can use professional household cleaners.