Rusty kettle bottom

[Californication69]

Just checking my electric kettle.
It’s got rust in its bottom.
Best way to solve?

1. Buy a new one.

2. Remove rust with wire wool.
And paint with hammerite

And it smells like metal water and plastic.
Not a good smell for a nice brew.

 

[colintfcolintf]

are you sure that's rust ?

 

[montyburns1982]

Just clean with kettle descaler. Bottom should be stainless so shouldn't rust.

Bicarb also works.

Make sure you rinse well before using.

 

[Californication69]

Just realised how bad the picture is !
Can’t really see it.
If it’s stainless, then it can’t be rust.
I’ll try some Bi-carb, that’s a great idea, thank you.

 

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[andyinluton]

If it’s stainless, then it can’t be rust.

Stainless steel does rust , just more resistant to it than normal steel.

Thats why it's called stain less. not stain free

Leaving bleach or Milton fluid in contact with stainless will make it rust.

 

[SamSara]

Looks like corrosion (Not expert but informed and work with corrosion experts), but the image is poor. I would buy a replacement because anything you do to mitigate the issue will impact upon the taste of the water.

 

[Konstantin@NL]

Try to boil it with mix of vinegar and water. If it's not rust it'll go away.

 

[Goldi]

What's the pot got to say about all this?

 

[Californication69]

What's the pot got to say about all this?

Not a lot, left it at home as he’s still got a rusty bottom