No, Astonish Clean & Revive is not designed or recommended for use directly inside a kettle.
What is Astonish Clean & Revive For?
Astonish Clean & Revive is formulated to thoroughly clean and restore various beverage containers, making them look sparkling and like new. It's an effective solution for tackling residue and stains in items that hold your favorite hot drinks.
How Astonish Clean & Revive Works
Using Astonish Clean & Revive is straightforward and requires no scrubbing. You simply add one scoop of the product to near boiling hot water. An instant foaming action then begins, effectively cleaning the item. Due to this foaming, it's advisable to place the item in a sink, as the contents may overflow. This method leaves your items impeccably clean.
Why It's Not Intended for Kettles
The product is specifically designed to restore items such as:
- Cups
- Mugs
- Flasks
- Teapots
- And similar personal beverage containers.
Kettles, on the other hand, serve a different function—boiling water—and typically accumulate limescale rather than tea or coffee stains inside their main chamber. The instructions for Astonish Clean & Revive and the list of items it restores do not include kettles. Furthermore, the phrase "Time to pop the kettle on again!" suggests that once your cups, mugs, and teapots are clean, your kettle is then ready for its primary function: boiling fresh water for a drink, rather than being the item subjected to the cleaning process itself.
For Kettle Maintenance
For effectively cleaning and maintaining your kettle, especially to remove limescale buildup, it's best to use products specifically formulated as kettle descalers. These products are designed to safely tackle mineral deposits that can affect your kettle's performance and lifespan. Always follow the manufacturer's guidelines when using any cleaning product on your appliances.
Astonish Clean & Revive vs. Kettle Cleaners
| Feature | Astonish Clean & Revive | Kettle Descalers |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Use | Restores beverage containers (cups, mugs, teapots) | Removes limescale and mineral deposits from kettles |
| Cleaning Mechanism | Instant foaming action with hot water to remove stains and residue | Chemical action to dissolve limescale |
| Application | Added to hot water in the item to be cleaned | Added to water in the kettle and often boiled or left to soak |
| Benefit for Item | Makes items "clean, sparkling, and like new" | Improves kettle efficiency, extends appliance life |
