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As soon as winter arrives, immersion rods for heating water start being used in every house. This is a cheap and very easy alternative to geyser. But have you ever noticed that a thick, white layer forms on your rod after continuous use? This layer consists of calcium and other minerals present in water.
This white ‘flake’ not only looks bad, but it is also heavy on your pocket. This layer prevents the rod from coming into direct contact with water, thereby:
- It takes too long for water to heat up.
- The electricity bill doubles.
- The life of the rod gets reduced and it gets damaged quickly.
But don’t panic! There is no need to buy a new rod. You can make it shine like new in minutes with some simple things found at home.
1. Miracle of kerosene oil (kerosene oil)
This is an old and very effective method.
- What to do: Oil your immersion rod thoroughly with kerosene oil. This 15 min Leave it like this for.
- How it works: Kerosene softens and weakens this frozen layer from inside.
- Now do the cleaning: After 15 minutes, start rubbing the rod with a dry or slightly wet cloth. You will notice that the grime will start peeling off easily and your rod will shine again.
2. Lime, Salt and Lemon: Homegrown and effective
This recipe is cheap and completely natural.
- What to do: in a bowl edible lime and salt Take equal quantity and add a little water to make a thick paste. Wrap this paste well on the rod.
- Wait 5 minutes: Leave the paste on for 5 minutes.
- Now rub lemon: Now take a slice of lemon and start rubbing it directly on the paste applied rod. The acid in the lemon will cut through this layer and the rod will be shiny as new within minutes.
3. Baking Soda and Vinegar: The Fastest Way to Clean
This method can easily remove even the most stubborn layers.
- What to do: Take lukewarm water in a bucket and add half a cup of White Vinegar Mix well.
- Dip the Rod: Now immerse the rod in this water (only the metal part, not the wire and plug). 10-15 minutes Leave to soak for .
- Clean with brush: After 15 minutes, take out the rod and scrub it gently with an old toothbrush or any soft brush. a little on the brush if you want baking soda Can also be applied. The layer weakened by vinegar will be cleaned immediately.
