However, the inside of your kettle does require some attention, especially if you are partial to a daily cup of tea.
This is because limescale can begin to build up in your kettle, the result of hard water where calcium or magnesium are dissolved in the water.
If you use your kettle daily, then it should be descaled around four times a year.
In the face of rising energy bills, with the price cap set to soar by 54 percent, cleaning the inside of your kettle can also make it more efficient
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