How to Clean Stainless Steel Tea Kettle

by Hari Won

Stainless steel tea kettles are some of the most popular items for kitchenware. They come in a variety of sizes, shapes, and colors. But after using your kettle to boil water on the stove or in the oven, it can get rather dirty!

A quick rinse with soap and water is not enough to clean your stainless steel tea kettle - here's how you'll go about doing just that/

  1. Fill the kettle with water and bring to a boil
  2. Use a sponge and dish soap to clean the outside of the kettle
  3. Rinse off any soapy residue left on the outside of the kettle
  4. Pour some white vinegar into your tea kettle, let it sit for 5-10 minutes, then rinse out with cold water
  5. Wipe down any remaining stains or marks on your stainless steel tea kettle with baking soda mixed in warm water - this will remove all hard-to-clean dirt from your tea pot.
Pukomc Retro Electric Kettle Stainless Steel 1.8L Tea Kettle, Hot Water Boiler with Thermometer, Led Light, Fast Boiling, Auto Shut-Off&Boil-Dry Protection (White)
Pukomc Retro Electric Kettle Stainless Steel 1.8L Tea Kettle, Hot Water Boiler with Thermometer, Led Light, Fast Boiling, Auto Shut-Off&Boil-Dry Protection (White)

I am going to share with you how I clean my tea kettle. It is super easy and doesn't take much time at all. Not only will your tea kettle be sparkling, but it will also have a fresh scent! First, fill the bottom of the sink up with some hot water. Then add 1/2 cup white vinegar and mix it up by hand or use a spoon for about 30 seconds.

Now that the vinegar has been mixed in thoroughly, pour out this mixture into your tea kettle and scrub away any stains or gunk on the inside of your tea kettle using either a scouring pad like SOS pads or.an old toothbrush (you can put these items in your dishwasher after). Rinse off everything under cold.

I know how important it is to have a clean stainless steel tea kettle. When I first bought one, I was so excited with the idea of all my friends coming over and sipping on some hot water with lemon or honey. But then it got stained from cooking food in it and even though I tried scrubbing it off, nothing seemed to work. In this post, we will tell you how to get your stainless steel tea kettle sparkling once again.

How to Clean Stainless Steel Tea Kettle

What can I use to descale my kettle?

There are many methods for descaling your kettle. In this blog post, I will discuss the differences between citric acid and vinegar as well as their pros and cons. Citric acid is a chemical that can be purchased from most stores around the world while vinegar is just an item you have in your cupboard at home.

There are some other options to descale your kettle such as boiling water with baking soda or salt but these two different substances may not work on all types of kettles or stains depending on what they're made of. It's always best to consult a professional before deciding which method will work best for you.

There are a variety of ways to descale a kettle. It is important for your health and safety that you do not use products such as vinegar or lemon juice to descale the kettle. These substances can react with the metal in the kettle and cause it to corrode, which could result in dangerous levels of toxic chemicals leaching into your water.

If you're looking for an easy way to descale your kettle, we recommend using citric acid tablets. Simply dissolve one tablet per quart of water and boil until all sediment is dissolved away from the bottom of your pot. Once this process is complete, drain off any excess liquid and re-boil for 5 minutes before draining again (and enjoy!).


How do you clean the inside of a stainless steel tea kettle?

COMFEE' Stainless Steel Cordless Electric Kettle. 1500W Fast Boil with LED Light, Auto Shut-Off and Boil-Dry Protection. 1.7 Liter
COMFEE' Stainless Steel Cordless Electric Kettle. 1500W Fast Boil with LED Light, Auto Shut-Off and Boil-Dry Protection. 1.7 Liter
  1. Fill the kettle with water and bring it to a boil
  2. Pour out the boiling water and wipe down the inside of the kettle with a sponge or dishcloth
  3. Rinse off any remaining dirt by filling up your tea kettle with cold water, then pour it back out
  4. Add some white vinegar to the inside of your tea kettle for an extra cleaning boost
  5. Place your stainless steel tea kettle on top of a stove burner set at high heat for about 10 minutes until all traces of stains are gone from inside
  6. Turn off stove, let cool before handling.

Can you use bicarbonate of soda to descale a kettle?

Hamilton Beach Electric Tea Kettle, Water Boiler & Heater, 1.7 L, Cordless, Auto-Shutoff and Boil-Dry Protection, Stainless Steel (40880)
Hamilton Beach Electric Tea Kettle, Water Boiler & Heater, 1.7 L, Cordless, Auto-Shutoff and Boil-Dry Protection, Stainless Steel (40880)

The most common household uses for bicarbonate of soda is to scrub out the sink and bathtub. But can you also use it to descale a kettle? The short answer is yes, but not in the way you might think. This post will give you some information on different methods of using bicarb soda when it comes to getting your kettle clean and shiny again.

Bicarbonate of soda is a widely available kitchen ingredient that can also be used as a descaling agent. The article below explains how to use bicarbonate of soda for this purpose and why it works so well.

About Hari Won

Hari has been a close friend with Josh since kindergarten. Her place is right around the corner from Josh’s.
She claims they are only friends. Hari also loves to drink. By accident, she tried her first taste of beer in middle school; felt in love with them since then.
Life has been up and down lately for Hari. She and/or other friends often meet up with Josh for a few packs. They may drink through the night, while taking turn to tell their life stories.
Hari received her BS degree in biochemistry from University of Phoenix. She hoped to become a great brewmaster someday...

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