How to make sure teapot is safe after being on fire without water

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I left my teapot on the stove for about 30 minutes by accident. By the time I noticed, all the water had boiled out. So, I turned off the stove and let it cool.

When I went to put water in it again, black flakes began to come off the bottom of the pot on the inside, but I could not scrub out all the flakey stuff easily.

I have a stainless steel teapot. Are these flakes hazardous? How do I clean my pot to make sure it's safe to drink from again?



Best Answer

It's probably just limescale stuck to the bottom of your pot that blackened. I don't think burnt limescale is harmful, but it shouldn't be too hard to remove. You can try cleaning it using standard means to remove scale from kettles, like using vinegar.




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Is it safe to use a burnt teapot?

A burned stainless steel pot is safe to use if the bottom is solid and the spout straight and not warped.

How do you clean a burnt tea kettle?

Place the kettle into a larger pot, and fill the pot with equal parts hot water and white vinegar. Let it soak, then scrub the burn marks with a dish sponge until they are gone.

What happens if you leave a kettle on?

Leaving water inside the kettle will result in limescale that will not only ruin the taste of hot beverages but will contribute to the shortened lifespan and weakened heating performance of the kettle.



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