3 Easy Ways to Banish Stubborn Kettle Stains & Limescale!

Magic Tricks for a Spotless Tea Kettle

3 Easy Ways to Banish Stubborn Kettle Stains & Limescale!

Are those annoying tea stains affecting your morning brew? If your tea is tasting a bit off, your kettle might be the culprit. Especially in regions with hard water, limescale and tea tannins love to cling to the inside of your kettle.
To ensure your freshly brewed Imperial Tips tea tastes as vibrant as intended, follow these three simple steps to clean your tea kettle naturally.

The Vinegar Vanish (Best for Limescale)

Fill your kettle with a 50/50 mix of water and white vinegar.
1. Bring the mixture to a boil.
2. Let it sit and “chill out” for 20 minutes.
3. Rinse thoroughly to wash away that vinegary vibe. This is the most effective way to dissolve calcium buildup.

The Lemon Zest (Best for Electric Kettles)

For a zesty aroma and a natural descaler, use lemon juice.

Add two tablespoons of lemon juice to a full kettle of water and boil.
This is a miracle worker for electric kettles and leaves a fresh scent without the harshness of chemicals.

The Exterior Glam (Best for Stains)

Don’t forget the outside! Mix baking soda and water into a thick paste.

Rub the paste over fingerprints or tea splashes on the exterior.
Wipe clean with a damp cloth for a mirror-like finish.

Can You Use Dishwasher Soap to Clean a Kettle?

As seasoned tea tasters, we get asked this often: should you use dish soap in your kettle? Our answer is a firm absolutely not.

While we all want a spotless kettle, the lingering chemical aroma of dishwashing liquid can cling to the heating element and ruin the delicate notes of your brew. Cleaning the right way—using natural methods like vinegar and lemon—is not only better for your tastebuds but is also a more sustainable, chemical-free way to maintain your kitchen tools.

Ready to test your clean kettle? Explore our signature tea blends here and experience the true, untainted flavor of a perfect brew.