Quick 60p kettle hack that could help slash your energy bills, according to expert

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With energy bills remaining high and this month marking the end of the Energy Bill Support Scheme, many will be looking for ways to cut costs.Small swaps can mount up to make a big difference, with a little know kettle trick a potential money saver.

On average, we boil the kettle more than four times per day, so doing it more cost effectively can make a difference to that dreaded bill at the end of the month.

Experts at AO.com have shared a little know fact that may be causing you to spend more money than necessary on your energy, explaining that a hack that costs just 60p can shave extra cash off your next bill.Having a high level of limescale in your kettle can mean it takes longer to boil, thereby using more energy,And in areas of hard waters, limescale buildup can be a real problem.

It means that descaling your kettle regularly can actually save you cash on bills.Thea Whyte, kettle expert at AO.com, explained that this process is both simple and cheap.“This can be achieved either by purchasing a dedicated descaler product or for a more cost-effective solution, simply by using a homemade mixture of half white vinegar and half water or a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda with two cups of water", the expert explained.“Leave the mixture in the kettle for at least half an hour (ideally overnight), and then empty it and boil a full kettle of fresh water before emptying it again.