I have had this teapot about 3 months and in this last month it has been in constant use and yesterday these stains appeared, is it rust? Should I throw away the kettle or can it be saved?

  • tyrant@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    Assuming it’s stainless it might be rust or it could just be dirty. Just take a scotch Brite pad and scrub it off with some elbow grease. Even if it is rust it will come off and be fine. Source: metal trades person

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        1 year ago

        This isn’t limescale though. The stainless surface isn’t perfectly smooth already and appears to be a light brushed, though may just be spun. A kitchen scotch brite pad isn’t going to increase the surface roughness any. That said, I’d use barkeepers friend for this particular issue.