I didn’t plan to clean that day. I was just standing in the kitchen, staring at a cloudy glass kettle that had slowly turned white and chalky over time. No matter how many times I rinsed it, that rough layer inside never went away. It looked old, dirty, and honestly embarrassing when guests came over.
I had already tried scrubbing it. Soap didn’t help. Hot water didn’t help. I even considered replacing it, even though it still worked perfectly.
That’s when I remembered something simple I’d heard years ago and never really believed: white vinegar.
I wasn’t expecting much, but curiosity won.
The Vinegar Trick That Changed Everything
I poured white vinegar directly into the kettle until it covered the chalky buildup inside. No water. Just vinegar.
At first, nothing happened. It just sat there, clear and quiet. I turned the kettle on and let the vinegar heat up—not boiling, just hot. Then I turned it off and walked away.
About fifteen minutes later, I came back.
The inside of the kettle looked different. The white, crusty buildup that had been stuck for months now looked soft and uneven, almost like it was peeling away on its own.
I grabbed a soft sponge and gently wiped the inside.
It came off easily.
No hard scrubbing. No force. Just a few slow wipes, and suddenly the kettle looked almost new again.
I rinsed it several times with warm water, and the vinegar smell disappeared completely.
I stood there for a moment, genuinely surprised.
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