I have a Proctor-Silex electric kettle with the metal element inside. Where I live I have very hard water, and mineral deposits have built up considerably on the element. It is now to the point where my hot water gets floaty mineral chunks in it. I have heard a suggestion of cleaning the kettle with vinegar, but I am afraid that since the kettle is plastic the taste will never completely go away.
Does anyone have any suggestions for cleaning out the mineral deposits?
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I would use a weak solution of water and vinegar. This will work nicely!
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I have that exact same kettle.
I clean it with straight white vinegar, mostly because I like watching the sediments dissolve, and they dissolve faster in straight vinegar. For super-speedy cleaning, you can scrub the pot with the vinegar still in it. I've done this tons of times, and as long as I rinse the pot out very well, I've never noticed any vinegar scent/taste lingering.
I clean it with straight white vinegar, mostly because I like watching the sediments dissolve, and they dissolve faster in straight vinegar. For super-speedy cleaning, you can scrub the pot with the vinegar still in it. I've done this tons of times, and as long as I rinse the pot out very well, I've never noticed any vinegar scent/taste lingering.