Avoid a home appliance fail and get your kettle and coffee machines working properly by giving them a deep clean and descaling. If you live in a hard water area, you'll find you need to do this more regularly compared to those in a soft water area, but it's advisable to do it often anyway. It'll prolong the life of your appliances and produce better-tasting drinks too.

A natural alternative to descale kits is to use distilled white vinegar. Kitchen appliance experts at MyJobQuote.co.uk suggest: "Fill the kettle with half water and half distilled white vinegar. Turn the kettle on and allow it to boil. Pour all of the water and vinegar out. Fill the kettle with just water this time and then boil again (this will remove any lingering vinegar). Empty the kettle and inspect it for any remaining limescale. If there is still some limescale remaining after this process, simply repeat the process."

Kenwood Dusk Olive Green ZJP30.000GN kettle certified by Quiet Mark.

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