How to clean stainless steel tea kettle?

I just wipe mine off with a paper towel and the cleaner I spray on my stove top to clean it. It removes any splashes or grease on it if it is splashed. Windex polishes it off nicely if that is all I have for a spot cleaner and paper towel.

For water deposits inside the kettle, a straight white vinegar soak for several hours (or overnight). Rinse thoroughly before using again.

Some people have good luck using denture tablets, too.

For external stains, make a paste of baking soda and scrub well with a sponge. Wipe off well and buff with a soft cloth.

Step 1

Add just enough water to 3 tbsp. of baking soda to make a thick paste. Mix the paste until it is the consistency of toothpaste.

Step 2

Apply the paste to the outside of the kettle. Rub along the metal's grain. Pay special attention to any stained areas of pieces of burnt foods.

Step 3

Scrape burnt food with the back of a plastic spoon if the baking soda mixture did not completely remove the burnt food. Be careful not to scratch the kettle.

Step 4

Slightly dampen a clean cloth in distilled white vinegar. Rub it on the surface of the kettle to remove the baking soda residue.

Step 5

Buff the kettle dry with a clean, dry cloth. This will prevent any watermarks or streaks from drying onto the stainless steel surface.

Thank you Jeremy and everyone else. If lemon juice and vinegar will loosen the gunk then I will start there, throwing in some salt for good measure, and then move next to Jeremeys. Thank you for all of you help. I really appreciate it.

Sandee

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