I have an aluminum moka pot that has sentimental value for me. Yesterday, I attempted to clean it by running water through it. But I forgot about it on the stovetop and burned it. The rubber gasket melted and a dark brown color developed all around the base. I tried scrubbing out the melted rubber with many applications of baking soda and boiling water. Today, I repeated that and it appears that I must've let it sit for too long in the water (?). Now, the outside of the moka pot (especially the top chamber) has an uneven dark gray (or black) color along the portion that was submerged in the water. I'm so upset with myself for making the problem worse and worse. You had mentioned that the aluminum moka pot can always be cleaned and polished — what would you recommend using to clean up what I've done? (I've gotten most of the rubber out but there's still a little bit and also the black tarnish? Is the black tarnish something that will keep coming back?) I know it's been a long time since your post but I thought I'd try you anyway — thanks for your help!
Originally posted by nzbungalow
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