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Expert Guide: Descaling Coffee Machines, Kettles, and Washing Machines with Citric Acid

Expert Guide: Descaling Coffee Machines, Kettles, and Washing Machines with Citric Acid

Dealing with stubborn limescale on your household appliances? I've been using powdered citric acid for years—it's a natural, budget-friendly, and incredibly effective solution that outperforms chemical cleaners.

Just a few tablespoons dissolve buildup effortlessly. Here's the proof:

Expert Guide: Descaling Coffee Machines, Kettles, and Washing Machines with Citric Acid

Coffee Machine

Dissolve 2 tablespoons of citric acid in 1 liter of cold water.

Pour the mixture into the water tank.

Run the equivalent of one cup, then let it stand for 30 minutes.

Run the remaining mixture through, followed by two rinses with clean water.

Kettle

Mix 2 tablespoons of citric acid in 1 liter of water directly in the kettle.

Boil the water.

Let it sit for 30 minutes to work its magic.

Rinse thoroughly several times with clean water.

Washing Machine

Add 8 tablespoons of citric acid directly to the empty drum (no laundry).

Run a 95°C wash cycle.

Your appliances will be spotless with minimal effort!

Share your descaling tips in the comments—what works best for you?