What descaler should I use for a Kettles machine?

Kilrock-K Kettle Descaler is the recommended product. Food-safe alternatives like Oust All Purpose Descaler or White vinegar (budget option) or Citric acid also work well. Kettles scale fastest of all. A dedicated kettle descaler, citric acid or diluted white vinegar all work — boil, leave to fizz, then rinse well before the next brew.

How often should I descale my Kettles machine?

Descale monthly — and every 2 weeks in hard-water areas if you live in a UK hard-water area.

Kettles

Best descaler for Kettles machines

For Kettles machines (Any electric or stovetop kettle), the recommended descaler is Kilrock-K Kettle Descaler. Below are cheaper universal options that work too, how often to descale, and a quick step-by-step. Kettles scale fastest of all. A dedicated kettle descaler, citric acid or diluted white vinegar all work — boil, leave to fizz, then rinse well before the next brew.

How to descale a Kettles machine

1. Empty and prepare

Empty the drip tray and water tank, and remove any water filter.

2. Mix the descaler

Add the descaler to fresh water in the tank at the stated dilution.

3. Run the descale cycle

Start your Kettles machine's descaling programme and let it run fully.

4. Rinse thoroughly

Run two or three tanks of clean water through to flush all descaler residue before your next drink.

Cheaper universal alternatives

Food-safe descalers that also suit Kettles machines:

Oust All Purpose Descaler ↗White vinegar (budget option) ↗Citric acid ↗

Other machines

De'Longhi Sage Nespresso Tassimo Dolce Gusto Jura Krups Philips / Saeco