What is the best way to clean this? The one I have is getting tea-stained and smells.
1004190
I run mine through the dishwasher once a month but just hand wash in between. I use mine daily and have never had any problem with staining or odors.
1004191
Had the same issue. Please soak overnight with dishwashing liquid that has lemon fragrance. Dont leave tea bag in after steeping.
1009439
Think the instructions say something about cleaning it but if not I'd mix a little bleach and water swish it around should help with the smell
560515
Hmmm I haven't notice that to be a problem. I don't really soak it or run it through the dishwasher. I just get a soapy dishrag and wash it and rinse it right away.
1386746
All I've done is wipe it down with a soapy cloth and it still looks like new. I love this teapot!
578973
I've used citrus oils in mine. Just clean it out regularly with vinegar water.
1669509
Sorry, I am still using it and have't had to clean it yet!I hope you would be able to reuse it, Good luck with it!
1504386
I just use soap and water. I was it out right away and make sure it dries completely. I'm sure some kind of cleaning solution would work hopefully...
1761649
It's not too bad. If your drinks have sugar in them you can get one of those long sticks with a sponge at the end to scrub the inside more meticulously. I only drink water and tea from it, so i usually just leave soapwater in it for a while to sit, shake it up vigorously, then rinse it out a few times.
308428
clean it with vinegar and water pour it through it then flush with water a few times
291240
I find that the cheapest way to clean these things is with Polident. One tablet dissolved into the water before pouring it into the steam chamber, then run 2 or 3 batches of clear water through it to rinse. If this doesn't clean it, you need to buy a new one.
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I have not done so, because it's so easy to wash by hand. I use the blue, gentle plastic scrub side of the sponge for the glass, and simply run the metal tea basket under clean running water, rubbing it lightly with my fingers if necessary to remove leaves. I'd be concerned with detergent deposits affecting the tea flavor from a dishwasher. This is, of course, only my opinion.
319813
Normal dish washing detergent and water will do fine. Rinse it good and it will look good as new. Wipe it down daily if it sits near the stove during other cooking, especially with items that spatter. Best investment ever for a tea kettle.
966833
Never have needed to clean it. This is a GREAT tea pot. It's my second one. Very expensive but worth every penny. It's copper inside so it heats up fast. Just don't let it stay boiling for too long because the steam will actually melt the black plastic handle on the top.
57689
I he the same time. I'm using the second one I purchased and I'm making sure I clean it right away. The first one I soaked in hot water. I think it is more a stain then not being clean.
1767607
I haven't cleaned mine. It appears a bit cloudy from the water. CLR would clean it but rinse it well to avoid chemicals back into your plants. Maybe try sea salt a bs a little water or something slightly crunchy to get an abrasive non-harmful cleanser?
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We rinse it clean with warm water and pat dry with a towel. You could also use a type of wipe to clean it.
1522533
Clean it with vinegar and water and it should clean pretty well. Hope this helps:):):)