How to Clean an Electric Water Kettle

[@Agent_Eli]

on behalf of all clueless men approaching middle age, I thank you

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

BEST COMMENT EVER! 🤣 You are so welcome. If we all share the tips we know, no matter how simple or extravagant, we'll be better off.

[@cherylelinsmith743]

Depending on how long it’s been since descaled, or how much mineral deposits you have, will determine how long you leave the solution in kettle. My old kettle was bad to my laziness. So, I had to leave it over night. Doing it now with new kettle. I’ve left vinegar in for almost thirty minutes. Should be able to rinse it out now. Make sure after rinsing to boil up a couple of times fresh water in kettle. I can’t believe it, my lawyer said he never descales his kettle, Yuck! Great video, thanks.

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

Thank you for sharing your experience! I wonder how your lawyer filters his water if he never has to descale it? Ours needs it almost every other week lately! We have City water and filter through a Berkey.😮

[@Unworshipediety]

Cool just bought one of these and I was so confused on the cleaning directions.... this helped out a lot.

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

I'm glad this helped! Enjoy your new kettle.

[@ivanvelez7668]

hi there great video. I do have a question, how do you clean the filter mesh?

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

Just a quick rub with a wet washcloth works well.

[@ivanvelez7668]

@@ASlightlyBetterWife ok, i just purchased a hadineeon variable temperature electric kettle in February. So far I’ve been loving it. I used to have the old over the stove kettle. Thanks again for the tip.

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

@@ivanvelez7668 You're welcome. I'm glad to hear you found one you like! I haven't tried a variable temperature kettle, but the ability to adjust water temperature does seem very appealing.

[@ivanvelez7668]

@@ASlightlyBetterWife it is appealing although I’ve been using the highest temperature to make my coffee or to make my oatmeal.

[@susanrichard329]

Would you happen to know if the kettle on the base is too hot to set on a Formica countertop?

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

In my experience it's fine on Formica. That's what we have for countertops in our kitchen. The bottom of the kettle inside is made of stainless steel, and it's insulated with other materials that do not transfer heat in the same way. This kettle of mine unfortunately took a dive off the counter after many years of use, so I've replaced it with one that is stainless steel in the inside and plastic on the outside. I preferred this glass one, but with children using it each day I needed something more durable and that required less urgency of it were to fall again.

[@josegaribay9750]

Great video, thanks for sharing. I lost my instructions to my kettle. Are they dishwasher safe to clean the exterior?

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

You're welcome. They are not dishwasher safe. I think this is due to the double wall insulation and metal pieces at the bottom that connect to the base for power. You could use a damp rag with a 50/50 mix of vinegar and water to wipe down the outside.

[@josegaribay9750]

Will do, thank you very much for your response.

[@LinetteMiles]

So you can not wash it normally??

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

If you are careful to not get water on the electrical components you could definitely wash it by hand. Depending on your water source, overtime it can get a scale built up that needs to be removed. It comes right off with vinegar and water.

[@Ray-wh6zt]

You're grEAT! Thanks very much!

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

You are welcome! Thank you for watching!

[@he_lives_in_apineapple_und9743]

I had to do this method twice, but it worked--not 100% like brand new-- there is still some residual scale left over, but I haven't cleaned my kettle in 6 years. This is the first time.

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

I'm glad you gave this a try! Maybe try a little more vinegar for extra cleaning, or leave it soaking overnight? I hope it continues to get that build up off for you. I have to do mine about weekly because of a white powder our Berkey fluoride filters shed into my kettle.

[@he_lives_in_apineapple_und9743]

@@ASlightlyBetterWife I used two cups of vinegar. I was surprised how much came off after the first boil out. The second boil out made it 99% clear. Seeing as i barely used it for a few years and it came clean that fast I’m not complaining. It was calcium deposits. I’ll try soaking it next time and throwing in some lemon juice. I also use tap water, too. Might switch to distilled water and see if that helps.

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

Wow! Results like that are impressive! I love the magic cleaning power of vinegar.

[@tavitela2]

Does your water smell like vinegar after?

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

Great question. It does not. I let it air dry afterwards and there is no residual smell or taste once dry.

[@hectorblanco6781]

Good question

[@ritalucy8325]

Does it have a filter that you have to clean

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

On this particular model there is a thin mesh screen that the water pours through. It is easily cleaned with this method, or wiping with a damp rag.

[@ivanvelez7668]

what is the best way to clean the exterior of the glass kettle? I have the Hadineeon glass kettle.

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

You can wipe it down with a damp rag and dry it right afterwards. Drying it helps reduce any streaks that may have appeared from washing.

[@ivanvelez7668]

@@ASlightlyBetterWife just with a damp rag and not washing the exterior?

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

@@ivanvelez7668 Correct, I just wipe mine down with a damp rag.

[@ivanvelez7668]

@@ASlightlyBetterWife ok thank you.

[@mohamadgha9690]

Question please what is water name

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

We filter our city tap water using a Crown Berkey filtration system. This Kettle is called the Ovente electric glass kettle.

[@olg06]

I would have used a long skinny brush to scrub a bit the top area and around the rim before dumping it out.

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

The top area actually gets really clean as well just from the steam while it boils. There's some condensation that is visible after only rinsing quickly, but it's not that scaly stuff, thankfully. A brush could be super helpful!

[@puertoriconnect4611]

I used the abrasive side of my sponge. Did I just fuck up my kettle?

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

Hopefully not! I haven't done this, how did it turn out?

[@puertoriconnect4611]

@A Slightly Better Wife It’s all scratched up which I don’t care about. My only concern is if there’s a stainless steel coating and I scratched it then the chemicals would be going into my tea.

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

@@puertoriconnect4611 That would concern me as well. You could call the company to ask their opinion.

[@lovinaokoronkwo7149]

How do you clean the filter?

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

Use this method and pour the hot water through the spout down the drain. As a vinegar and water mixture go past the filter it will naturally clean it.

[@lovinaokoronkwo7149]

@@ASlightlyBetterWife Thank you!

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

@Lovina Okoronkwo You're welcome. If you want to, you can also use a corner of a towel dipped in vinegar to rub over the filter.

[@lovinaokoronkwo7149]

@@ASlightlyBetterWife I like this idea too. I’ll try this is well. Happy Christmas 🎄☃️🎄☃️

[@thechampishere8433]

I broke the small little filters on the top. So i took the rest of the filter out. Will it still be good for having hot water for tea? Do I need the filter?

[@purplekat2054]

Thank you so much!!! This made my kettle sparkle! 😁

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

I'm so glad to hear it! I just had to get a new kettle and I'll keep using this method with the new one too.

[@dollyvuitton]

Hi, whenever I pour the vinegar and water mixture, it overflows and I freak out and turn it off before it spills on the element and damages it. I do this before it turns off on its own.Did you add a small amount of vinegar or did you turn off the kettle before it stopped boiling?

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

Liz, On my unit the element is covered by a solid piece of metal in the base of the kettle, so it isn't visible. As long as you aren't pouring any amount past the indicated MAX FILL line it shouldn't boil over or out. A splash of vinegar mixed with water is all it takes. If you don't feel comfortable with this method you could put some vinegar on a washcloth and wipe the kettle out by hand, and then rinse with water. Good luck!

[@Adeline9418]

@@ASlightlyBetterWife sounds like they added baking soda 😂

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

@@Adeline9418 It really does! THAT would make a mess!

[@thedesertdancer]

Great video.

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

Thank you! I appreciate you being here!

[@techsimplified7173]

Thank you for this video, your explanation is very nice and easy to understand

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

I'm glad it was helpful! Thank you for your comment. 💕

[@andrewwatanabe2087]

Best video, just use vinegar... but if you want to see it done... SOLD!

[@GenXGal]

Thank you dear!

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

You are so welcome. Have a great week!

[@saradelgado2247]

Which kettle do you have?

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

Hey, thanks for asking! This is a 1.5 L Kettle by Ovenette. I ordered it from Amazon for just under $20. Here's an affiliate link for it: amzn.to/36zNQYq

[@georgequiroz1575]

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[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

@@georgequiroz1575 Thanks for the suggestion. I just looked it up, it has a good capacity and nice reviews.

[@yolandabyers-goodwin2349]

Thank you

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

You're welcome!

[@fabrizi7362]

You should have more subs👍

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

That would be incredible. I need to start working on more content.

[@gloriamitchell3518]

Thanks. Very helpful.

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

I'm glad this was helpful. Thank you for your comment!

[@allen78331]

The instruction said do not boil let it stay overnight with water and vinegar

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

If that's what the instructions advise on your model I do think that would be a sufficient method for cleaning. White vinegar cleans so well.

[@oo4278]

I didn't use water T~T

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

Did you use straight vinegar?

[@oo4278]

@@ASlightlyBetterWife yes yes i did 😕my noodles tasted like vinegar😭😭😭

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

@@oo4278 Next time try to mix the water and vinegar. I've recently found that using even just a 1 to 4 vinegar/ water ratio works great. Hopefully you get some good noodles soon!

[@derekblackthorne]

Way too much talking. This should be a 10 second video.

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

@@derekblackthorne Hey, I appreciate your feedback. I do have a short form video of this as well, for those with attention span issues and deficits. You can find that here: kzbin.infoeSco4CYsPg4?si=lXebT285sUbrmXh_ Thanks for stopping by, man.

[@hectorblanco6781]

Sounds like ur in a tunnel

[@ASlightlyBetterWife]

I have not spent a lot of time in tunnels know what audio sounds like inside of them, but I can imagine. I'm sorry if the sound hinders the lesson here. We keep our home pretty minimal and have hard floors, so there aren't a lot of items to absorb sound in my environment. I will keep this in mind and tried to experiment with using a microphone.