A post about a "mind-boggling" mistake made about a kettle has left users on Reddit in disbelief. The incident was ...

Never submerge an electric tea kettle in water. This will damage the heating element. To clean the exterior, follow these steps: Mix some warm water and a few drops of dishwashing liquid.

If left untreated it can also have an impact on the taste of your tea and coffee ... bills – A kettle with limescale takes longer to heat up, wasting electricity. Appliance damage – Over ...