How to descale a pot without chemicals: tried-and-true life hacks

Cooking pots don't last forever, and they also tend to lose their luster and beauty and break down. This can happen for two reasons: as a result of prolonged use or due to your own inattention. The second option is often accompanied by limescale, which is not so easy to get rid of. However, it is possible to solve this problem, and we will tell you how exactly.

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Method 1

Baking soda + vinegar

To do this, dilute water and 9% vinegar in a dirty saucepan in a 1:1 ratio so that the liquid covers the dirt. Next, put it on the stove and bring to a boil.

After that, remove the pan from the heat and add 2-3 tablespoons of baking soda to the solution. the mixture will begin to foam. Let it stand for 10-20 minutes.

Method 2

Whitener and its alternatives

Pour water and whitener into the dirty pot in a ratio 1 tbsp. laundry water per 3 liters of water. The resulting solution should be brought to a boil and cooked for another 15-30 minutes after boiling.

Method 3

Laundry soap and glue

This method is suitable for burnt pots.

For 4 liters of water, you will need:

• 72% laundry soap - 1/3 or 1/2 of a bar
• silicate glue - 1 tbsp

Put the necessary ingredients in a saucepan and boil for 30 minutes. After that, wash the dishes as usual.