What is the method for cleaning scale

Whether it is the kettle or water heater at home, if there is scale accumulation, it needs to be thoroughly cleaned. Of course, there are some small ways to clean scale, such as using vinegar to clean it, or you can choose to use wood ash to clean it. The main component of scale is calcium carbonate, of course, sometimes it can also be some other salt minerals. Most of these minerals can react with acid, so when cleaning, some acidic cleaning fluids are often chosen.

There will be scale in the container. Pour in vinegar, pick up the container and shake it to allow the vinegar to soak all the scaled areas. After shaking it several times, leave the container for about 20 minutes. After 20 minutes, you can find that the scale has begun to fall off. In order to remove the scale more thoroughly, you can pour warm water into the container to cover the scaled areas. Soak for another half an hour or so. The longer the time, the better the effect. After soaking, you can find that the scale at the bottom of the container has almost fallen off. Just clean the container.

The main component of edible vinegar is acetic acid, and the main components of scale are calcium carbonate and magnesium carbonate. When edible vinegar and scale meet, calcium acetate and carbonic acid are produced. Carbonic acid can decompose into carbon dioxide and water, and the calcium acetate formed can also be dissolved in water. So the scale can be removed. It is recommended to use concentrated vinegar for better results. The reason for soaking it in warm water and vinegar is that it reacts faster and has better effects. Slice the lemon and place it in a container with scale. If the container can be heated, you can heat it until the water boils, and then leave it alone for about 10 minutes. If the container cannot be heated, pour it in and soak for 20 minutes. The higher the temperature, the better the dissolution effect.

Also, please note that if you often find scale in the cups or kettles at home, it is very likely that the water you are using is hard. If you drink this kind of water for a long time, it will be bad for your health, so it is best to choose domestic water through other channels. Drinking hard water for a long time may cause stones to form slowly in our body due to the large amount of salt in it.