An essential tip every household should know don't miss out
Electric kettles are familiar appliances in every family, they are very convenient for people's lives. But if you use an electric kettle for a long time, it is easy to get dirty, affecting your health and making it difficult for the electric kettle to use more electricity. But you can use this little way to help clean the electric kettle.
What are the benefits of inserting a cotton swab into a kettle?
Prepare some alcohol or strong alcohol, use a toothpick dipped in alcohol to clean the kettle's base, there will be a lot of dirt in the gaps of the base, we have to clean it.
Finally, just wipe the "copper plate" on the base, if the electric kettle in your house does not turn on, remember to clean the kettle first with this method. Continuously boiling water does not help reduce power consumption but can easily cause fire, explosion and damage to the kettle. After boiling water for the first time, let the kettle rest for about 15 minutes, when it has cooled down, you can continue to boil water for the second time.
Close the lid before boiling water
The kettle only works when the lid is closed. If it is not closed, the water will still boil but more electricity will be consumed. The kettle will not automatically turn off and can easily cause fire or explosion. Close the lid before boiling water!
Use with a thermos to keep hot water longer
Don't boil water with an electric kettle many times a day, use a thermos to keep hot water longer, that will help you save more electricity. After boiling water from the electric kettle, pour it into a thermos and use it gradually when needed.
Notes when using the electric kettle:
- Pour the correct amount of water, do not pour too little or overflow the kettle.
- Do not hold the power cord to unplug the plug, hold the plug immediately to avoid the risk of electric shock due to exposed wires.
- Dry your hands, the base and the body of the kettle before use to limit electrical risks.
- Do not cook food with the electric kettle.
- Close the lid tightly when using.
- Clean the electric kettle regularly.
- Do not move the kettle while it is in operation.
