What do you use to clean the inside? The cleaning kit they sell to use on the inside of the kettle is extremely high priced.
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That's a good question...I've never cleaned the inside. The lid is large enough that unless your hand is really large, you should be able to maneuver a cloth inside and use a standard dish soap if you needed to clean it. I suppose if you had a lot of buildup because of water quality, you could just soak with vinegar, then rinse, rinse, rinse. Or use any other calcium or lime cleaner made for metal. Hope this helps...
1314618
Thanks, I never thought of it. I used stainless/ aluminum cleaner in a used Chantal whistle tea kettle just received and I will just boil it out for a couple weeks and use water for when I need extra hot water. Glad you mentioned the unsafety bit. Probably saved me from being a sick puppy, or worse, ha. Thanks so much.
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YES, there is plastic on the inside. It is at the very top of the jug where the handle attaches. The handle only attaches at the inside top not the full length of the handle. I personally believe it is not safe. This is not the kettle I am looking for.
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one cant reall clean the inside but the small tube can be cleaned with running water. I bought for my daughter who was going to have some surgery she does not use it now
2161439
There is a large tea net that goes inside of the kettle. You can use a bag or loose leaves. Its easy to remove and rinse out once you're done brewing the tea. EDIT: Actually, if you look at the second picture of the teapot, you can see the white plastic mesh that is in the middle. You can put whatever you want into it.
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No way to really clean it. If all you are doing is boiling water in it, shouldn't really get gunked up
2265817
My hand does not reach inside since opening is small. If you have slim hand it can be done. You might want to use long handled brush to clean inside kettle.
380362
I actually have the kettle that makes a sound that sounds like an organ definitely not worth the astronomical price! Also the handle can melt if it is not directly over the flame. Think carefully about buying a kettle and perhaps the one made in England is the wiser choice. Don't buy anything made in China as it may look fine but believe me it isn't.
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I would err on the side of caution and say don't use it anymore. If you've burned the chrome coating off the copper, there's a good chance you have compromised the seams of the kettle or maybe also the soldered connections that hold the "heating element" to the bottom. It was an unfortunate mistake that can happen to anyone. Trying to do too much at once, while making tea! Sorry this happened to you and your VERY EXPENSIVE kettle, but I wouldn't risk using the kettle again. Do you have money? Use it as a pretty flower pot and buy another!
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Since you only boil water in it, there is not much to clean for the interior, you can always soak with a little vinegar and water if you ever get any calcium deposits, but I've had mine for years with no trouble. The outside can be wiped down with a damp sponge.
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Cleaning IS easy, & you do need to clean the kettle as well! The best, easiest & safest way to clean the entire popper is to use baking soda on a damp cloth! It safely removes the sticky residue from the interior walls as well as the kettle. To properly clean the kettle, of course, remove it according to directions & be sure to NOT immerse it in water. A soft toothbrush coated with a paste of baking soda & water helps remove sticky buildup from the kettle & lid. Our popper looks like new! I would not recommend using any type of chemical solution/wipes, such as Clorox wipes...baking soda is totally non-toxic. Cleaning IS easy, & you do need to clean the kettle as well! The best, easiest & safest way to clean the entire popper is to use baking soda on a damp cloth! It safely removes the sticky residue from the interior walls as well as the kettle. To properly clean the kettle, of course, remove it according to directions & be sure to NOT immerse it in water. A soft toothbrush coated with a paste of baking soda & water helps remove sticky buildup from the kettle & lid. Our popper looks like new! I would not recommend using any type of chemical solution/wipes, such as Clorox wipes...baking soda is... » Read More Cleaning IS easy, & you do need to clean the kettle as well! The best, easiest & safest way to clean the entire popper is to use baking soda on a damp cloth! It safely removes the sticky residue from the interior walls as well as the kettle. To properly clean the kettle, of course, remove it according to directions & be sure to NOT immerse it in water. A soft toothbrush coated with a paste of baking soda & water helps remove sticky buildup from the kettle & lid. Our popper looks like new! I would not recommend using any type of chemical solution/wipes, such as Clorox wipes...baking soda is totally non-toxic. « Show Less
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Sorry I don't know. I did contact the parent company by email and phone when I had concerns about a coating inside the tea kettle. Even though we communicated they never did give me a direct response . They could probably answer your question. This tea kettle looks great when new but that is short lived. If you have not already purchased this kettle I would heed the negative reviews and look elsewhere.
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I love it too! I use distilled water so don't have a lot of clean-up. Just use a bit of vinegar occasionally to wipe out the inside and to clean the little metal piece in the bottom. See directions that came with it.
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I clean out the inside with a damp q-tip. But, don't forget to replace the tip every 3 or 4 months, depending on how much you use it.
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NO!!! I just wipe off any fat after frying stuff too close to the kettle. To make sure I just checked on it: all its sides, in and out -- are clean. Enjoy! BTW: I'm not on their payroll and do not get a commission from them.
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You can get a copper cleaner. Don't use on the inside and make sure it isn't flammable.
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There is an add on that you can buy to do the cleaning. I do not have it due to my shop not supplying the cleaner to use it