Is there a way to de-scale stainless steel that has had regular (not distilled) water?

Is there a way to de-scale stainless steel that has had regular (not distilled) water?
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answer:Try some white vinegar mixed with water inside the tank. I have very hard water and lots of calcium deposits in my tea kettle; an occasional white vinegar bath cleans it out.
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