The family has been using this 3-quart pot for years to cook stews and, more recently, just regular tap water. However, during the past year or two, it has developed some white spots all around and a dark mark on the interior bottom. Is it broken and need a replacement, or is there another problem? What’s that? In case it counts, the brand is Revere Ware.
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Should it truly be revere ware, a small amount of barkeep’s friend and some elbow grease will restore it to its original state.
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You’re welcome; it’s stainless. Poor cleaning over time is the only concern—leaching chemicals are not a concern. Some people merely need to think about whether or not they are allergic to nickel. And, once more, isn’t caused by chemicals, so don’t worry.
Unless you obtained this via a Chinese website, such as tiktok advertising or temu. These are frequently not composed of “food grade” stainless steel. Although “food grade” stainless steel doesn’t exist, certain alloys are thought to be superior for cooking because of their increased heat resistance, which lowers the possibility of alloy leaching.
That’s not to say that they’re harmful either; they might not be made of the favored, “safer” alloys.
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It’s alright. Really.
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The pot isn’t broken, sorry. The majority of these problems are aesthetic or stem from typical wear and tear. You don’t need to replace the pot if it is still structurally good and has no fractures or warping. Its functioning and beauty should be restored with a thorough cleaning.
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The white spots and the dark mark in your Revere Ware pot are probably the result of mineral deposits from your tap water and some heat discoloration from regular use. This kind of buildup is common with stainless steel pots, especially when used to boil water frequently. You can clean the white spots by boiling a mixture of water and vinegar in the pot, which helps break down the minerals. For the dark mark, try a paste of baking soda and water or soak the pot in soapy water to remove any burnt residue. The pot is still usable and doesn’t need to be replaced unless it’s damaged or warped—just give it a good cleaning to bring it back to normal.
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To clean the white spots and dark mark in your pot, boil equal parts of water and white vinegar in it for 10-15 minutes to remove mineral deposits, then scrub the interior with a sponge. For the dark mark, apply a paste of baking soda and water, let it sit for 15-20 minutes, and then scrub gently to lift the stain.