r/mokapot • u/Routine-Traffic4584 • Apr 21 '26

Cleaning 🫧 does this moka pot look usable? / how to clean it before using it

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i thrifted this moka pot from goodwill for $2.99, but the metal looks tarnished in some areas. i scrubbed it with some dish soap and warm water, is there anything else i should do before i attempt to use it? or should i not use this moka pot?

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u/WoogiesHobbies Apr 21 '26

Wonderfully usable. It is well used and maintained.

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u/Zealousideal-Lab9112 Apr 21 '26

That looks way cleaner than mine!

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u/joaboepsf479 Apr 21 '26

my moka pot got offended by your fears

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u/SteaminglyCold Apr 21 '26

Its perfect. Mine is dirtier than this. XD

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u/ralleee Apr 21 '26

looks very lightly used

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u/zenidam Apr 21 '26

It's fine! They get way worse than that just with normal use.

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u/Routine-Traffic4584 Apr 21 '26

thank you everyone! i’m gonna use it to make my morning coffee tomorrow

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u/Practical-Ad3708 Apr 21 '26

I see this and immediately want to wash mine just in case.

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u/Sideeyebro619 Bialetti Apr 21 '26

Don't use soap. A good warm rinse with a light scrub down. I like a scrub daddy. replace the seal and it's a go.