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Descaling an Electric Kettle and Cleaning the Inside of a Microwave - Monday 1st June 2015

Save leftover lemon halves after juicing (and grating). Before going to bed, cut them in quarters, and place in a kettle full of water. Bring the kettle to the boil and leave overnight. The next morning, tip out the contents of the kettle and dispose of the lemon halves (DON'T drink the water - it will make you sick) and you will be surprised at how clean the inside of your kettle is. I always re-boil the kettle once more and throw out the contents, to ensure there is no residue scale remaining. 60 mls of white vinegar in the water also works, but I like the lemon. Also, to clean the inside of a microwave oven, place a cereal bowl of water (about 2/3 full) in the microwave and microwave on high for approximately 3 minutes. When it "beeps" open the door and then close it again. Leave it for 5 - 10 minutes then wipe out. The steam should have loosened all the splatters. If you want, you can put a teaspoon of bi-carb soda or a few drops of vanilla essence in the water, but it's not really necessary unless there is a lingering odour.
Contributed by Jill Histon