How to clear the thermal sweat from scale?
The benefits of civilization are a sin not to use. Every day we have such an opportunity, because these are irreplaceable helpers from cleaning the apartment to cooking. One of these devices is a thermal sweat. It doesn’t matter what quality and manufacturer you have - all the same, sooner or later you will be faced with a fight against scum. Its formation is promoted not by the quality of the material from which the thermal sweat is made, but by the hardness of the water and an excess of potassium and magnesium salts in it. Therefore, the question arises: how to clear the thermal sweat from scale, preferably quickly and with minimal effort?
If you noticed that your irreplaceable assistant does not begin to behave like a newly acquired one, then you need to understand the extent of damage. And we will offer you several options for how to clean the thermal sweat from scale at home.
to contents ↑There are different problems.
The reasons for the formation of scale on your favorite devices are very simple and well known. Elevated levels of heavy chemical components, in particular potassium and magnesium, form solid deposits upon heating on the internal surfaces of the device. Eventually:
- When boiling, your appliance makes uncharacteristic sounds, noises. Most likely, the deposits layered on the heating element or became the cause of “looseness” of some parts.
- When pouring into a cup, water does not pour or pours, but only a thin stream. This means that the raid clogged all the channels.
- Your appliance does not heat water as fast. The scale on the heating coils or plates has poor thermal conductivity and does not allow the liquid to boil as quickly as before.
- Particles of sediment float inside.
- Thermopot began to consume more electricity than when purchased.
Now we will consider how to deal with all this. You just need to choose a method, how to clean the thermal sweat from scale, apply it and most likely the problem will be solved.
to contents ↑In the war against scale, all means are good
Ignoring the appearance of scale on the appliance can lead to irreparable consequences. This is fluid obstruction in the system, breakdown of the pump and other parts.
Here are a few ways how to clean the thermal sweat from scale at home, using folk remedies so that you can quickly correct the situation without leaving your apartment.
Method 1
Well-known universal remedies - soda + citric acid in tandem do wonders.
Application:
- To begin with, add 25-30 grams of soda to the flooded water and boil for 2-3 minutes.
- After boiling, drain the water and repeat the procedure with the addition of 25 grams of citric acid.
- At the end of the procedure, drain the water, thoroughly rinse the thermal sweat.
Method 2
The old grandfather way is good if the situation is not critical. In this case, to clear the thermal sweat from scale, proceed as follows:
- For each liter of water add 50-60 ml of vinegar.
- Bring to a boil, leave for 2-3 hours.
- After - drain the water, using a sponge, using a wipe method, remove the scum.
Important! If the first time you did not achieve the desired result, repeat the procedure several times. This is one of the safest ways, so even repeated exposure to acid and alkali will not cause any malfunctions of your equipment.
Method 3
If, however, the situation requires the intervention of professional special equipment, then you can buy “SVOD-TVN” descaling liquid in the store.This product gently removes calcium and magnesium deposits, which accumulate over time in the internal parts and heating elements.
Important! REDD-TVN, despite its chemical composition, is safe and harmless not only for cleaned household appliances, but also for human health. According to tests and green line certificates issued, this product meets all modern standards of hygienic cleanliness.
The composition contains only inorganic and organic acids, corrosion inhibitors, but there are no polyphosphates or other harmful but chemically active compounds for cleaning surfaces.
Mode of application:
- For the manufacture of working solution, take 1 tbsp. l mix “REDD-TVN” powder with 0.5 l of cold water or warm. But not hot.
- Stir thoroughly, pour this mixture into a teapot with water.
- Boil for several minutes, drain the water.
- Rinse well several times.
Your thermal sweat will shine like new.
Important! The “SVOD-TVN” tool is universal and is perfect not only to clean the thermal sweat from scale, but also to prevent or remove a similar phenomenon in ordinary electric kettle, coffee machine, double boiler, slow cooker, washing machine, dishwasher. There is even a separate line for cleaning toilets and other plumbing.
Method 4
The use of well-known drinks - Coca-Cola, Fanta, Sprite, surprising everyone, will make your thermo sweat no less clean than other folk remedies:
- For these purposes, leave the drink without a lid for a while - gas should exit. You can shake a little, only gently, since the drink is highly carbonated - you can lose half its volume.
- Then pour “Cola” to half the teapot and boil.
- Drain the liquid, remove the remaining scale with a sponge.
- Rinse the appliance well several times.
Method 5
What cucumber pickle does not save us from! Now we will not talk about the wide range of applications of this miracle remedy, but consider a specific case - how to clean the thermal sweat from scale.
For use, you need a pickle pickle pickle. The marinade contains vinegar, due to which cleaning takes place. Although pickled cabbage brine is also suitable - it contains natural acid.
You clean it according to the same principle known to you: pour it into a thermal pot, boil for about 20 minutes, wipe the walls with a sponge, then rinse.
to contents ↑Important! If your favorite thermal sweat is out of order and cannot be repaired (or the repair cost is too high), we suggest choosing a new device. Follow the link to find out "TOP of the best thermal pots".
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We hope that with the help of our simple hints and folk remedies, you were able to clear the thermal sweat from scale at home, and now your electrical appliance will serve you faithfully for many years.