How to Use descale in a Sentence

descale

verb
  • Not far away, a group of shirtless fishermen were chopping and descaling their catch around a table.
    — The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
  • Here are the best humidifier descaling tricks to keep this appliance in tip-top shape.
    — Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Distilled vinegar is one of the least expensive and easiest ways to descale a humidifier.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Follow the same steps above for descaling with citric acid, but substitute 2 tablespoons of baking soda.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
  • Add 1/4 cup of powdered citric acid per gallon of water to descale a humidifier for 20 to 60 minute soak.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 25 Feb. 2026
  • Run the descaling agent once according to instructions on the Nespresso website or owner’s manual.
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Below, Becky Rapinchuk, founder of Clean Mama, shares step-by-step instructions for descaling front-load and top-load washing machines.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Experts also recommend descaling your machine periodically to remove mineral buildup and coffee oil residue.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Enter descaling mode by pushing the coffee button for seven seconds (newer models) or simultaneously pushing two buttons on the machine (older models).
    — Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
  • Experts recommend descaling every one to three months, depending on water hardness, and suggest preventative measures like occasional hot cycles, using the correct detergent amount, and regular wiping of machine parts.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026

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