Cleaning the Inside of a Tea Kettle
Tea kettles are great for brewing a delicious cup of tea, but it’s important to keep the inside of your kettle clean and free from stains. Periodic cleaning can help your kettle last longer and prevent bad-tasting tea. Here are some useful tips on how to clean the inside of your tea kettle.
What You’ll Need:
- A pot of boiling water
- 3 tablespoons of baking soda
- Half a lemon
- Cotton swabs
Instructions:
- Pour boiling water straight into the kettle and leave it for a few minutes.
- Mix 3 tablespoons of baking soda in the water, stirring it with a spoon.
- Pour in the juice of half a lemon and let the contents sit for 30 minutes.
- If there are stubborn stains, use a cotton swab to gently scrub them off.
- Once finished, rinse the interior of the kettle several times with clean water.
Additional Tips:
- Make sure you use a gentle scrubbing motion to avoid damaging the kettle’s surface.
- Avoid abrasive materials, such as steel wool, when scrubbing the inside of your kettle.
- If your kettle is left untreated for an extended amount of time, use equal parts baking soda and salt to form a paste that you can use on the interior surface.
Keeping the inside of your kettle clean and free from stains not only prevents bad-tasting tea from brewing, but it also prolongs the life of the kettle. By regularly cleaning your kettle with a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy delicious and flavorful tea every time you make a cup.
