Removing lime scale from pots and kettles.

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Joe75 in Miami writes:
If you have hard water you will find that after time you will see lime scale buildup on coffee pots and tea kettles. 1 part vinegar mixed with 4 parts of very hot water will remove the scale. For tea kettles and percolators simply boil the solution for 15 minutes to clean up the scale and rise well. In drip type coffee pots run the vinegar solution through several cycles to clean up the scale. If you have a vinegar smell after you complete cleaning up the lime scale use a teaspoon of baking soda in the water and repeat the boiling or coffee cycle.