Residue
By dreamertink
@dfollin (26487)
United States
July 6, 2025 1:04pm CST
In early May I bought a Portable Collapsible Kettle from Amazon. I used it about eight times or so and I really like it. I boil water in it very quickly to make instant coffee, hot tea or hot chocolate. It's really good!
I didn't need to use it for about a month, so I dried it up and put on a shelf. I got it out today to start reusing and found some white residue on the bottom metal inside the pot. (See the picture, on the right side is the white residue)
I have tried several times to wash it out to no avail.
Do you think it will be safe to use it anyway?
I didn't need to use it for about a month, so I dried it up and put on a shelf. I got it out today to start reusing and found some white residue on the bottom metal inside the pot. (See the picture, on the right side is the white residue)
I have tried several times to wash it out to no avail.
Do you think it will be safe to use it anyway?7 people like this
7 responses
@celticeagle (179251)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Jul
I might try a few times and see if it tastes weird.
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@dfollin (26487)
• United States
6 Jul
Boiling it and rinsing it didn't get rid of it like @Ineeddentures suggested. Maybe it got rid of a little. I will try what you suggested too. A combination of them both might be the answer thanks!
@celticeagle (179251)
• Boise, Idaho
6 Jul
@dfollin ......you can only clean it so much.
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@dfollin (26487)
• United States
9 Jul
Thanks, I thought it was too. But after washing it three times, boiling water in it three times. It tasted nasty. So I dried it out and waited to call the manufacturer in the morning and I looked in it and there were many ants, even hiding in the crevices.
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@RasmaSandra (88601)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
6 Jul
You know I have no idea. I have an electric glass water boiler I use. I checked online and this is what it says
Safety: If the residue is from minerals, it is usually safe but may affect taste.
Cleaning: Regular cleaning can help prevent buildup. Use vinegar or a descaling solution to remove mineral deposits.
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@LindaOHio (199649)
• United States
6 Jul
It sounds like calcium from the water. I think it's OK.
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@Ineeddentures (13313)
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6 Jul
Fill it with water
Boil it up
Discard the boiled water
Then it should be ok to use if you were in any doubt
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@Vikingswest1 (7449)
• United States
6 Jul
It's likely lime or calcium scale. Sometimes vinegar can remove it or a product like CLR has to be used. It's pretty common and doesn't normally pose a health risk.
As long as you've scrubbed it and rinsed it out, you should be good to go. Enjoy your tea.
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