How to get rid of the smell of plastic from a kettle: experienced housewives have revealed 3 methods

09.02.2023 16:00
Updated: 13.04.2023 23:18

Many people prefer electric kettles because they are very easy to use.

However, this device has one very big drawback - an unpleasant plastic smell.

If you want to get rid of this problem, then three clever ways will help you.

How to remove unpleasant smell from electric kettle

Bay leaf

This spice has a pleasant aroma and can quickly absorb unpleasant odors. You need to put a few bay leaves in a teapot, pour in water and bring to a boil. Then wait 3 hours.

Then boil the bay leaf again and drain the liquid. The unpleasant smell will go away after the first procedure.

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Soda

This is a very popular method for getting rid of the plastic smell from a kettle. You will need to pour three spoons of soda into the kettle and boil the solution.

When the water cools down, you need to bring it to a boil again. It is recommended to do this manipulation 3-4 times.

Then we remove the liquid and thoroughly rinse the device. Then we leave the equipment in the kitchen open without water for several hours.

Citric acid

This method is actively used to clean the device from scale. But the method also helps to eliminate unpleasant odor. Pour a packet of citric acid into the kettle and bring to a boil. Drain the liquid, thoroughly rinse the device.

Then pour in only water, boil and remove the liquid. After that, the kettle is ready for use.

Author: Marina Michalap Internet resource editor

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  1. How to remove unpleasant smell from electric kettle
  2. Bay leaf
  3. Soda
  4. Citric acid