How can I clean my stainless steel teapot?
I have a rather nice stainless steel teapot that I use every day. I've started to get some black buildup due to using it on a gas range. What method would work well for restoring my teapot back to its original condition?
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There's a cleanser product called Barkeeper's Friend that is great for stuff like this. http://www.barkeepersfriend.com/
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Moisten a soft cloth with white vinegar or lemon juice, then wipe the inside of the teapot. This will work to remove some types of stains, including rust, as well as sanitize it. For small stains, a baking soda paste can be used.How do you restore a stainless steel teapot?
the most readily available of which tends to be baking soda. Just make a paste of baking soda and water, rub it onto your stained crockery, leave it for 20 minutes or so, and then wipe it off with a sponge. It certainly worked wonders on my now much-cleaner teapot.How do you clean a badly stained teapot?
Place a very large pot onto the stove, fill it half full with water, and bring this to just under a full boil. Turn off the heat. Once the heat is off, fill about 1/4 with vinegar and then put your teapot into this solution to soak overnight. Rinse thoroughly the following day to remove any leftover residue.How do you descale a metal teapot?
Never leave stainless steel to soak in solutions that contain chlorine, vinegar, or table salt, as long-term exposure to these can damage it.Cleaning a stainless tea pot - the natural way
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