Rusty kettle bottom

Californication69 · Feb 12, 2024

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 · Feb 12, 2024

are you sure that's rust ?

montyburns1982 · Feb 12, 2024

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

Bicarb also works.

Make sure you rinse well before using.

Californication69 · Feb 12, 2024

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 · Feb 13, 2024

Californication69 said:
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 · Feb 14, 2024

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.