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Brits may be renowned for their passion for a comforting cup of tea or coffee, but regular kettle use results in swift limescale accumulation.

Whilst the deposits pose no health risks, the appearance of white residue and the flavour of calcium in your morning beverage can spoil your daily tea ceremony.

Moreover, limescale isn't merely unattractive, it also shortens your appliance's lifespan. However, before you invest in a replacement kettle, attempt a simple method to eliminate even persistent limescale using a natural solution.

Thankfully, a cleaning expert has revealed her quick technique for restoring her grubby kettle to its original condition which takes just minutes.

On her TikTok account @cleanupwithjo, she displayed the deposits inside her spotless kettle, declaring: "If you live in a hard water area you need this quick hack for descaling your kettle."

Jo maintains that white vinegar is all that's required. "I prefer to use a natural solution," she explained.

She praised white vinegar as a "hero" for eliminating limescale.

Detailing the kettle cleaning process, she advised beginning by filling your kettle one-quarter full with water, then adding an equivalent quantity of white vinegar.

Next, boil the kettle and allow it to simmer for an hour.

To tackle any limescale that might have gathered in the kettle's spout, Jo recommends saturating some white vinegar on a cloth's edge and inserting it into the spout, leaving it there for an hour.

Showing off the results, she observed: "You'll see that the water has completely transformed."

She suggests using a toothbrush to scrub away any lingering limescale on your appliance's exterior. She then employs Cif multi-purpose lavender and blue fern spray to spruce up her kettle's exterior and handle, which is available at Tesco for £2.

After her revelation, some expressed worries about the taste of the water after cleaning. Jo reassured: "As long as you rinse it well it's all good - sometimes I do a couple of full boils and pour away if I can still smell it."

Her vinegar hack was hailed as "perfect" by fans, while others shared their own advice, including one who suggested citric acid. "Citric acid, works a dream," another concurred.

"Citric acid is my bestie," a third chimed in.

"I use lemon juice," another fan contributed. " Lemon juice does exactly the same thing," another echoed.