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The nifty kettle cleaning hack you need to try

<p>When did you last clean your kettle?</p> <p>Most people haven't cleaned their kettle since they purchased it, and scrubbing at it endlessly to get rid of the stubborn limescale isn't anyone's ideal way to spend their weekend.</p> <p>But unfortunately, if you want to avoid flakes in your cup of tea, it needs to be done.</p> <p>Thankfully, one woman has shared a simple and natural way of effectively cleaning your kettle, with zero scrubbing required.</p> <p>Plus, an added bonus is the hack uses fruit you'll likely already have at home, avoiding harsh cleaning chemicals.</p> <p>The woman, who shared the nifty hack on TikTok, uses slices of lemon as a natural cleaner and deodoriser.</p> <p>“This is the natural, no-scrub way to rid kettle limescale,” she captioned the demonstration clip on the video-sharing platform.</p> <p>In the video, she simply fills the kettle with water and adds a sliced lemon.</p> <p>Once the lemon has been added, the user who goes by the name Mama_Mila_ says to boil the kettle twice and keep the hot water in the kettle for 30 minutes before draining.</p> <p>She then suggests rinsing out the kettle with water before admiring your limescale-free appliance.</p> <p>After she shared the simple trick, TikTok users flocked to the comments, obsessed with the efficacy of the no-scrub method.</p> <p>“I just did this to my kettle. Amazing result. Thank you,” one impressed fan wrote.</p> <p>“This really works, thanks,” another added.</p>

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Why would you bother with a kettle?

<p>Kmart’s brand new $79 Instant Hot Water Dispenser hit shelves and online shops this week, to a clamour of rave reviews from early adopters of the magical speedy boiler.</p> <p>The machine claims to be able to boil a very respectable two litres of water in just three to five seconds – which is far, far quicker than anything else in your kitchen can promise.</p> <p>As a result, the positive reviews have been absolutely pouring in:</p> <p>“Goodbye kettle and the waiting,” one happy customer raved.</p> <p>“Jumped on the instant hot water dispenser bandwagon!” another shopper declared, “I’m loving it.”</p> <p>“Mine is on its way,” wrote another shopper who was a little slower on the uptake – but not by much.</p> <p>With three pour capacity options to choose from – 300, 200 or 150mL – and handy variable temperature settings of 98, 75 and 25 degrees, it’s been declared an instant bargain at just $79, with comparable high-end versions like the Westinghouse’s 2.7L dispenser selling for as much as $189.</p> <p>“I’m always amazed at the things Kmart comes up with. Take my money!” wrote another excited prospective customer – perhaps inadvertently borrowing from a recent KFC TV ad campaign.</p> <p>“It’s definitely hotter than the coffee machines,” chimed in another reviewer. “Highest temp on the machine is 95 and lowest 25.”</p> <p>“I'm so in love with my new Instant Hot Water Dispenser. Love that you can change the temperature to suit... Perfect for my green tea,” another happy customer shared.</p>

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Luxe for less! ALDI designer appliances will save you $208

<p>ALDI is set to release a range of designer kettles and toasters this weekend – and are made and designed by luxury label DeLonghi!</p> <p>The new appliances come in four unique pastel colours – similar to the popular retro tones on display in retail stores.</p> <p>The DeLonghi kettle, priced at $49.99, and DeLonghi toaster, coming in at $79.99, are just some of the kitchen appliances set to be available on Saturday March 30 in blue, green, cream and light pink at ALDI.</p> <p>The German supermarket store has caused a stir amongst fans of the Special Buys discounts.</p> <p>“Their stuff is usually pretty good. Not top quality but much better than a lot of stuff out there,” one customer commented on a Facebook post.</p> <p>In comparison, luxury brand Smeg’s four-slice toaster and kettle combo costs AUD$338, meaning a saving of $208 for anyone looking to purchase the DeLonghi products at ALDI.</p> <p>Also on offer in the Special Buys are mini pans made in Italy, which are available from $6.99, and larger stainless-steel sets are $29.99. These versatile appliances have three layers of non-stick coating.</p> <p>Other items will be available on Saturday too, to help you achieve a chic-looking kitchen for less.</p> <p>A mandolin slicer for $19.99, a four-piece Japanese knife seat for $19.99, and a cutting board for $12.99 can also all be picked up from ALDI.</p> <p>A 46-bottle freestanding wine cellar for $299 is sure to be a popular item along with an $89.99 microwave.</p> <p>Following the popular release of Kmart’s air fryer – an item which can cook anything – the German supermarket will be releasing its own version for $129.</p> <p>The Special Buys kitchen range will be available until stocks last.</p> <p>Scroll through the gallery above to see some of the items that will be available from Saturday at ALDI.</p> <p>Will you be purchasing any of these ALDI Special Buys items this weekend? Let us know in the comments below.</p> <p><span> </span></p>

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