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[Backorder] Breville BKC250 Kettle Cleaner $5 (RRP $9.99) + Delivery ($0 with Prime/ $39+) @ Amazon AU

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Item has been Ozbd and despatch is now within 2-4 weeks
If you don't want to try from the many remedies suggested in the comments below, BigW also has it for 5$ (credit chillipaste)

https://www.bigw.com.au/product/breville-kettle-cleaner-bkc2…

No wonder them Maggie 2 minute noodles just don’t taste the same like they did 25 years ago, your kettle could do with one of these.
There’s a few good reviews with photos.

The Breville Kettle Cleaner will remove scale build up and stains in order to help revitalise your kettle

Features & details

Kettle Descaler
Removes Scale Build Up
Removes Stains
Revitalises your Kettle

Breville
Mfr Part Number BKC250
Product Dimensions 2.5 x 6.5 x 17 cm
Customer Reviews: 4.7 out of 5 stars 31reviews

Edit 330pm: Now on backorder.

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  • Ching ching on 21/06/2020 - 03:19
    +1

    Thanks OP, bought 2 to try out.

  • MeesusEff on 21/06/2020 - 03:30
    +53

    scab a lemon from someone and chop it up, works the same. Or a tub of citric acid from woolies for about $4, 2 teaspoons should clear it up too.

    • Ching ching on 21/06/2020 - 04:22
      +6

      Thank you for the suggestion, just cancelled my order and will try to find a lemon tomorrow :)

      • klownvandamn on 21/06/2020 - 04:30
        +8

        bonus now your maggi taste lemony

      • ragrum on 21/06/2020 - 04:31
        +18

        I'd recommend the citric acid (or white vinegar). Real lemon juice has too much extra stuff like sugar and pulp that can leave residue in the kettle.

        • Kozhutki on 21/06/2020 - 10:12

          good thinkin

      • pud311 on 21/06/2020 - 10:53
        +4

        Apparently baking soda works as well - https://lifestyle.euronics.co.uk/how-to/clean-descale-kettle….

        • bio on 22/06/2020 - 14:28

          I don't see how that would work given that baking soda is basic. Other methods mentioned (vinegar, lemon, citric acid) work fine though as these are acidic substances.

          • pud311 on 22/06/2020 - 17:37

            @bio: Oh? That's a shame. I have noticed that most cleaning methods that use baking soda usually use it in conjunction with vinegar so probably a point there.
            Oh well, I have a lemon tree so I guess I'll just try lemons.

            • bio on 22/06/2020 - 18:03
              +1

              @pud311: Actually baking soda (base) and vinegar (acid) cancel each other, so you end up with a weaker solution. The only practical use of that would be when cleaning your drains, where the chemical reaction generates gas bubbles which help unclog the drain. Just use the cheapest vinegar, or citric acid if you don't like the smell and it will shine again as new.

              Edit: Baking soda is also good for removing coffee stains, but that's not descaling (i.e. removing calcium deposits).

              • ryang on 23/06/2020 - 14:59

                @bio: Generally bicarb is mixed w/ a little water to make a paste and used as a scrub. Depending on the application, you can then use vinegar to dissolve it before clean up (eg. wash out or vacuum when dry).

                Mixing the 2 doesn't help much at all, like you said.

    • Muscles on 21/06/2020 - 07:57
      +4

      Yeah this or vinegar. Always works

      • 87percent on 21/06/2020 - 07:58
        +3

        Wait, do you boil the vinegar in the kettle?

        • Cataclysm on 21/06/2020 - 08:08
          +6

          Yes, White vinegar works like magic.

          • resisting the urge on 21/06/2020 - 23:13
            +1

            @Cataclysm: Far cheaper not to boil it, time works fine too.

            5 mins has a noticeable effect if using 5:1, you need a lot of buildup to require much more if you do it once a month.

            If you really want to save, water the vinegar down more and wait longer ;-)

        • Muscles on 21/06/2020 - 08:23
          +3

          Yeah mixed with water.

          • bghunter on 21/06/2020 - 08:37

            @Muscles: What ratio?

            • Muscles on 21/06/2020 - 08:41
              +1

              @bghunter: 50/50 seems to work well. Let it soak a bit and then boil away

              • Kozhutki on 21/06/2020 - 10:13

                @Muscles: Are you supposed to fill your jug up to max or half way?

                • Muscles on 21/06/2020 - 10:47

                  @Kozhutki: Not max. As someone mentioned it’ll boil over.
                  Maybe half to three quarters

                • resisting the urge on 21/06/2020 - 23:15

                  @Kozhutki: only need to fill it as far as the calcium is building up. If you tend to boil the kettle half empty, only go half way. If you boil it with 1-2 cups, you can use far less.

            • redcreek200 on 21/06/2020 - 08:42
              +3

              @bghunter: One in 5 or thereabouts. But only fill to the minimum and keep an eye on kettle as it boils. It'll have a tendency to froth up and want to boil over.

        • UrMumsOnlyFan on 21/06/2020 - 10:21
          +14

          My kettle manual says:-

          Descaling with water and vinegar:
          * Fill the kettle with 3 cups of white vinegar and the remainder with water.
          * Let this mixture stand in the kettle overnight. Do not boil.
          * Empty the solution from the kettle.
          * Remove any stains remaining by rubbing with a damp cloth.
          * Fill the kettle with fresh, clean water, let it boil and then discard the water.
          * Repeat with clean, fresh water until all traces of vinegar are removed.

          Descaling with water and lemon:
          * Half-fill the kettle with tap water and add the juice of 1 lemon.
          * Boil this mixture and let it stand for 15 minutes; repeat this process two more times, then rinse the kettle well until all traces of lemon are removed.

          I haven't tried the lemon method but the vinegar method works fine.

          • Strikingviking on 21/06/2020 - 18:10

            @UrMumsOnlyFan: What this cleaning wizard said.
            I have been using the same method for the last 4 years and get a shiny outcome.

        • Kangal on 21/06/2020 - 11:08
          +4

          Do NOT boil… it will leave residues.
          Tip it all out. Rinse. Wipe. Repeat the treatment x2 times.

          By the last time, you should have gotten all the scales out, so only then is it safe to boil over.
          If your kettle is older/more use, ie dirtier, you might need to repeat the steps more times so avoid boiling until there's very little scaling coming off.

          Source: experimenting and mother

          • bio on 22/06/2020 - 14:31

            @Kangal: I usually boil it and have never seen it leaving a residue. Not boiling it works too though (albeit slower).

    • aussiekid on 21/06/2020 - 08:39
      +2

      I use lime juice, works great!

    • Keeno on 21/06/2020 - 11:00
      +2

      There’s also clr clear for those who like to use the strong shit. http://clrclean.com.au/how-to-use/kettle/

      • Jameslane on 21/06/2020 - 12:27

        You saved me $5, I have some CLR at home.

        • [Deactivated] on 21/06/2020 - 14:25
          -1

          clr is a terrible idea. most of these small appliance descalers are citric acid solutions. just buy some citric acid powder in the baking section at coles/woolies.

    • MassNerder3r on 21/06/2020 - 12:20

      Man, I love that citric acid goodness.

      I use it to descale the kettle and coffee machine, works a treat!

    • Hahuh on 21/06/2020 - 17:12

      Yeah we do salt, one lemon (throw the halves in there as well) boil.

  • AustriaBargain on 21/06/2020 - 06:15
    +7

    I've still got $5 in my bank account. this must be a sign from god to buy this product.

  • [Deactivated] on 21/06/2020 - 07:12
    +4

    No wonder them Maggie 2 minute noodles just don’t taste the same like they did 25 years ago

    You cook your noodles in the kettle? Now that's an awesome idea, saves washing up. So you pop the flavour in at the end so the bubbles mix it through?

    • BL1TZKRE1G on 21/06/2020 - 08:46
      +5

      Yeh exactly when the bubbles appear i put all the ingredients, Shake vigorously for about 30 secs, and there you have it :P Awesome indeed, served with a straw and tongs.

  • altman on 21/06/2020 - 07:44
    +7

    Does it get rid of underwear tastes from hotel kettles?

    • Muscles on 21/06/2020 - 07:57
      +1

      Why? Some people enjoy it…

      • BL1TZKRE1G on 21/06/2020 - 10:24
        +5

        What a load of nonsense, those shitty motels U stay at don't usually provide a laundry service. Bible, kettle and bed bugs is all your getting Pete

        • slipperypete on 21/06/2020 - 14:48
          -1

          ha ha

          so I have toilet paper, laundry and company all in the room

    • PoKGuy on 21/06/2020 - 10:20
      +2

      And that is why I buy bottle water from Coles/Woolies when I travel. 😬

    • blaze on 21/06/2020 - 14:51

      be me
      click link
      search page for "hotel"
      someonebeatmetoit.jpg

  • pennypincher98 on 21/06/2020 - 07:48
    +2

    Am I the only one here surprised the kettle has lasted 25 years?

    • kaleidoscope on 21/06/2020 - 09:27
      +1

      My parent’s electric kettle did last longer than that. i think it was a tefal or russel hobbs.

  • kirk7 on 21/06/2020 - 08:09
    +2

    Thanks to ozbargainers….i cut half a lemon boiled it in the kettle…. works with out any effort

  • elgrande on 21/06/2020 - 08:27
    +17

    Tip:

    Save $5 by avoiding to look inside kettle

    • kaleidoscope on 21/06/2020 - 09:29
      +1

      Or if your kettle is glass / has a water level indicator, instead paint over it.

  • [Deactivated] on 21/06/2020 - 08:29

    Coke or pepsi, soak overnight.

    They are half price @ Coles this week. 1.2L, 600ml for cleaning and remaining 600ml for stomach.

    • holdenmg on 21/06/2020 - 08:36

      I'll take that Pepsi challenge. Not. lol

  • annimali8559499 on 21/06/2020 - 08:44
    +1

    Cna you use to descale a coffee machine?

    • bingsta on 21/06/2020 - 09:11
      +2

      If ur serious bout ur coffee and have an expensive machine. I'd say…no

    • owduck on 21/06/2020 - 10:00
      +1

      I wouldn't use it on mine. Just get some regular descaler. Way cheaper than the Breville stuff, and works in the kettle too.

    • KMeister on 21/06/2020 - 11:15

      Using citric acid to clean metal vessels and components is standard practice in food and beverage industry.

  • jakeyo on 21/06/2020 - 08:54
    +2

    I bought this deal a couple of months ago when it was on backorder for $5, it arrived last week exploded in the mail bag. It still was full with cap on, but contents have leaked in bag due to air pressure I’d say. I complained via amazon customer care and they sent another express free of charge, but same problem. Oh well, now I have 2 kettle cleaners

  • Islund on 21/06/2020 - 09:00
    +3

    Quarter cup of vinegar in your kettle and boiled with a full jug of water does the same job,

  • keejoonc on 21/06/2020 - 09:21
    +4

    Maggie noodles are disgusting no matter what you do with it…

  • ozioziozi on 21/06/2020 - 09:58
    +13

    Reading some of the comments here, I tried to be the good husband today and thought I would clean the kettle this morning using some vinegar and save $5. Wifey got pissed off that she won't be able to use it for coffee this morning as "apparently" it will now stink of vinegar for a few hours and therefore she spent $70 ordering coffee and pancakes!!

    • Craze on 21/06/2020 - 10:04
      +6

      Did you rinse the kettle a couple more times by boiling a full kettle of water? Should get rid of the vinegar smell.

      Have a +1 for me for the good effort, your wife should appreciate your good intention :)

      • ozioziozi on 21/06/2020 - 10:09
        +1

        Haha yes, but she never tried the kettle anyway. She loves her coffee and wanted a nice one I guess. Looking at the positives, I am now enjoying nice pancakes.

        • chillipaste on 21/06/2020 - 10:24
          +8

          But $70…

        • Shoocat on 21/06/2020 - 10:31
          +7

          For $70 they'd wanted to be the nicest pancakes ever, filled with truffles and gold flakes.

    • BL1TZKRE1G on 21/06/2020 - 10:12
      +2

      Lol good effort though

    • ryang on 21/06/2020 - 10:26
      +2

      Well at least now you know how to start the day … Maybe even put some vinegar in it the night before! 😂

    • Trishool on 21/06/2020 - 11:02
      +2

      Time for a new wifey. We need an OzB matrimonial section to help save money, not spend it.

  • gilly24 on 21/06/2020 - 10:27
    +2

    A lot of alternatives in here, but as someone who has used this it really does a good job with very little effort. You'll get two full cleans from a single bottle too.

    • jakeyo on 21/06/2020 - 11:09
      +2

      This gives me about 8 cleans…
      I put enough cold water to cover the base plate and a splash of the descaler enough for it to turn blue and boil kettle and all clean!

  • ausdday on 21/06/2020 - 11:18
    +1

    This has always been $5 in bigw

  • dantione on 21/06/2020 - 11:57

    Boil white vinegar (5-10cm deep) in the kettle. Its like $1.50 for 2L. I guarantee it come up brand new after one cycle. Repeat if you wish. Rinse and shake water a few times.

    The fumes will sting, just be weary.

  • AliKay on 21/06/2020 - 12:30
    -1

    Not the right thread but can someone advise any descaling tablets and solution for Breville Barista Touch ?

    • sexy on 21/06/2020 - 12:46
      +1

      I used white vinegar and water mix. Read user manual, it should outline manufacturer’s preferred descale method.

  • dynaflow on 21/06/2020 - 13:20

    I've always used CLR…just make sure you rinse the Kettle well afterwards,and don't forget to clean the mesh filter while you're at it.

  • dheywood on 21/06/2020 - 13:33

    Vinegar works well also, just rinse a couple times and book then discard a couple times after using the vinegar to clean the kettle :)

  • WillKillfor5Cents on 21/06/2020 - 13:49

    Omg thanks guys for the Vinegar tips, almost pulled the trigger on this xD

    • UrMumsOnlyFan on 21/06/2020 - 13:54
      +2

      Awesome username 😂

    • AdrianW on 21/06/2020 - 15:56

      White vinegar is great for getting limescale off but it doesn't do as good a job as this stuff.

      I think it's a good idea to use this once or twice a year and white vinegar the rest of the time.

      • Naigrabzo on 22/06/2020 - 10:20

        Yappie-doodah! Use Citric acid peoples. Cheap and betta than Vinega!

    • holdenmg on 21/06/2020 - 15:47

      Includes 1l of Water. :+)

    • OrbDaggerZ on 22/06/2020 - 16:00

      This is what I use atm.
      I'm on my 2nd unit, as the 1st failed after 13 months or so.
      I dont/didnt use it too much thou.

      This time I kept the box & docket for replacement if needed again.
      Build wise its a bit better/sturdier than some $15 ones I've looked at the time (Kmart/Target & others).

      I'll try this if I can find it close to me.
      So this should be ok for my pod coffee machine yeah?

      Thanks OP.

  • AdrianW on 21/06/2020 - 15:54
    +3

    $5 is Amazon's usual price for this item.

    When it goes on special it drops to $3.75.

    Check the CCC graph for proof.

  • Davo1111 on 21/06/2020 - 18:28
    +1

    Msds

    Sodium Carbonate
    Sodium Metasilicate
    Sodium Tripolyphosphate
    Sodium Bicarbonate

  • Simon Wright on 21/06/2020 - 20:38
    +2

    What you're after is sulfamic acid. This stuff is WAY cheaper over the long term as you only need a couple teaspoons per kettle clean. Dry chemicals FTW.

    https://www.bunnings.com.au/hillmark-375g-scalex-appliance-d…

  • Naigrabzo on 22/06/2020 - 10:00

    Citric acid is also fine dudes.

  • smifter on 22/06/2020 - 23:02
    +3

    Appreciate everyone's alternative cleaning solutions but I bought this and it was delivered today. Followed instructions and I now have an absolutely pristine kettle - seriously like new again - from a kettle that had major black staining on the internal heating element/base. Even a quick wipe over the outside and it's gleaming. If every product did what it was intended to do as well as this, the world would be a better place.

    Note for what it's worth I have a Breville BKE700BSS kettle.

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