{"id":1838,"date":"2016-02-03T10:36:20","date_gmt":"2016-02-03T09:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/tutos\/how-to-look-after-your-teapot\/"},"modified":"2024-01-18T15:46:56","modified_gmt":"2024-01-18T14:46:56","slug":"how-to-look-after-your-teapot","status":"publish","type":"tutorials","link":"https:\/\/www.coffee-spirit.maxicoffee.com\/en-gb\/how-to\/how-to-look-after-your-teapot\/","title":{"rendered":"How to look after your teapot"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Our recommendations on how to store and clean your teapot<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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Firstly, let\u2019s get a few things straight: you must never put your teapot in the dishwasher, never use detergents or washing-up liquid to clean it and <\/span>never scrub it <\/b>with a scourer!<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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How to clean your teapot<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Rinsing your teapot<\/h3>\n

My first recommendation is to <\/span>rinse your teapot thoroughly using clear hot water<\/b> after\u00a0each use then leave it to dry. Just remove the lid and leave it out in the open air. Be sure to check that it\u2019s perfectly dry before storing it away.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Here are my tried and tested recipes to effectively clean your teapot.<\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n

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Apply 1 or 2 teaspoons of bicarbonate of soda on the stained areas.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t

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Delicately rub it with a clean, damp cloth.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t

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Give your teapot a thorough rinse.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t

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Leave it to dry naturally.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n

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Fill your teapot with boiling water.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t

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Drop a few slices of lemon.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t

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Leave it for 24 hours.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t

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Rinse.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\r\n

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Clean your silver teapot<\/p> <\/header>\r\n \t\t \t\t\t

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Pour boiling water into your teapot.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t

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Chop a lemon into four, and drop one of the quarters into the teapot.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t \t\t\t

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Rinse.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n\t\t\t<\/section>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n\n\n

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What about\u00a0electric teapots?<\/b><\/h3>\n

There\u2019s an argument saying that <\/span>electric teapots<\/span> need more care and attention than all of the other models put together, so it\u2019s vital not to neglect them. Indeed, they need to be cleaned on a daily basis to guarantee their longevity. All you need is hot water, white vinegar or lemon<\/span>. And always give your machine a good rinse afterwards.<\/span> You may also choose to use <\/span>Cafetto<\/span><\/a> teapot cleaner or <\/span>wipes <\/span><\/a>to remove any marks from the stainless steel areas.<\/span> However, the part of your electric teapot that needs the most attention is the heating element. I strongly advise you regularly descale it. To do so, you just need to get your hands on a <\/span>descaling product<\/b> that\u2019s suitable for your teapot (whether it is made of plastic, stainless steel, glass, or another material).<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Where to store your teapot<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Where you choose to store your teapot is very important (and no, we\u2019re not exaggerating!). You must make sure that you keep your <\/span>teapot <\/span><\/a>away from any <\/span>pungent smells<\/b>, because it will actually absorb odours over time.\u00a0 It is best to avoid storing your teapot in the kitchen, and try to find a more <\/span>neutral environment<\/b> for it (living room, pantry, etc…). Take the lid off your teapot before storing it so it can “breathe” and avoid the build-up of any moisture inside. But there\u2019s no need to panic if you forget to remove the lid and traces of moisture appear: you just need to put<\/span>\u00a0boiling water through your teapot<\/b> a few times, and it will be as good as new!<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\r\n

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That\u2019s just about all there is to know about looking after your teapot. No excuses now: time to get to work!<\/span><\/p>\n\n <\/section>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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