<![CDATA[Metallic smell in air pot]]>Just bought a new electric air pot to boil water but the metallic smell lingers in the boiled water even after many rounds of boiling.


Does anyone know how to get rid of this smell and taste in the water?

Had to resort to boiling water in my soup pot for the kids to drink.

:?:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/54595/metallic-smell-in-air-potRSS for NodeTue, 21 Apr 2026 08:33:02 GMTTue, 16 Apr 2013 15:57:52 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Metallic smell in air pot on Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:25:34 GMT]]>To update, I put in a tablespoon of soda bicarb and 1 lime (no lemon) and boiled the water. The smell and funny taste were almost gone by the next boiling. At least the taste of the water is more acceptable to me now. Smell/taste of the lime is not as strong as lemon I think.


Thanks everyone!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988709https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988709Thu, 18 Apr 2013 13:25:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Metallic smell in air pot on Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:56:10 GMT]]>can’t trust the tap water anymore after doing some experiments. We use filtered water.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988237https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988237Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:56:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Metallic smell in air pot on Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:25:43 GMT]]>

Nebbermind:
Jennifer:

you think so too?


I thought my children were fussy. I am ok.

My children do not like to drink the water from PIL's place. Cant figure out what's exactly the problem although PIL claimed that:

1. the kettle is washed
2. the filter system is washed

incoming water pipes???

maybe there's something lurking inside the water tank! :yikes:

oh ya hor :spank: :pokeeye:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988139https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988139Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:25:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Metallic smell in air pot on Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:26:39 GMT]]>

Nebbermind:
Jennifer:

you think so too?


I thought my children were fussy. I am ok.

My children do not like to drink the water from PIL's place. Cant figure out what's exactly the problem although PIL claimed that:

1. the kettle is washed
2. the filter system is washed

incoming water pipes???

maybe there's something lurking inside the water tank! :yikes:

Maybe the water source is different? I don't know about Singapore, but in bigger countries, water in different areas taste different because of the naturally-occurring minerals in the water, even if all meat safety standards. Or is the filter system the same as in your home? Some filter systems do impart a taste (harmless).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988070https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988070Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:26:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Metallic smell in air pot on Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:21:59 GMT]]>

Jennifer:
you think so too?


I thought my children were fussy. I am ok.

My children do not like to drink the water from PIL's place. Cant figure out what's exactly the problem although PIL claimed that:

1. the kettle is washed
2. the filter system is washed

incoming water pipes???
maybe there's something lurking inside the water tank! :yikes:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988063https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988063Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:21:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Metallic smell in air pot on Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:17:46 GMT]]>

Harlequin:
Won't the acid corrodes the metal coating layer? Acid is useful to clean only ceramic and porcelain utensils, right?

A small amount periodically won't affect the metal, which is stainless steel anyway and less sensitive to corrosion. And citric acid or household vinegar is very mild acid.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988060https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/988060Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:17:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Metallic smell in air pot on Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:06:02 GMT]]>

Harlequin:
Won't the acid corrodes the metal coating layer? Acid is useful to clean only ceramic and porcelain utensils, right?

Not sure about that, but I have been doing what was recommended by Zojurushi for years and each time I do that, the internal walls of the airpot look as good as new. I use the same method for my cordless kettle (plastic) too.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/987800https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/987800Wed, 17 Apr 2013 14:06:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Metallic smell in air pot on Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:21:59 GMT]]>Won’t the acid corrodes the metal coating layer? Acid is useful to clean only ceramic and porcelain utensils, right?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/987764https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/987764Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:21:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Metallic smell in air pot on Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:57:55 GMT]]>

auntiexxx:
Jennifer:

The other time I cleaned an electric jug with plastic internal with lemon slices. Ended up with a lemon taste in the water. My children did not like the aftertaste.


I agree with Jennifer. Somehow lemon slices gives a funny aftertaste to the water.

you think so too?

I thought my children were fussy. I am ok.

My children do not like to drink the water from PIL's place. Cant figure out what's exactly the problem although PIL claimed that:

1. the kettle is washed
2. the filter system is washed

incoming water pipes???

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/987751https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/987751Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:57:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Metallic smell in air pot on Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:57:33 GMT]]>use rice wine to remove the smell. Rice wine + water. This works well too for new water bottle, plastic containers, etc.


You know what, to remove the smell does not take one time and one day. It involves many many times in changing the water, boil again at least 3 days.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/987418https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/987418Wed, 17 Apr 2013 06:57:33 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Metallic smell in air pot on Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:17:41 GMT]]>I just checked my airpot again. Must boil and discard the water twice to remove the citric acid completely from the pot. So here are the steps again :


1) boil water with 1tbsp of citric acid, discard after boiling
2) reboil another pot, discard second batch of boiled water
3) boil water for normal consumption

My apologies, forgot the steps when I posted earlier this morning. :slapshead:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/987275https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/987275Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:17:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Metallic smell in air pot on Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:13:25 GMT]]>

Jennifer:
The other time I cleaned an electric jug with plastic internal with lemon slices. Ended up with a lemon taste in the water. My children did not like the aftertaste.

I agree with Jennifer. Somehow lemon slices gives a funny aftertaste to the water.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/987272https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/987272Wed, 17 Apr 2013 04:13:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Metallic smell in air pot on Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:56:54 GMT]]>

slmkhoo:
ngl2010:

[quote=\"auntiexxx\"]The instruction manual of my Zojirushi airpot bought at least 20 years ago recommended using citric acid. Since then, I have been using it to clean the airpot once in a while, it helps to remove the stains in the airpot. Bought the citric acid from Phoon Huat.


Simply add 1 tbsp of citric acid to the water, let it boil, discard the water and reboil another lot for drinking.

Hope that helps.

Where is Phoon Huat?

Try cutting up an orange or lemon and boiling that instead - they contain citric acid.[/quote]The other time I cleaned an electric jug with plastic internal with lemon slices. Ended up with a lemon taste in the water. My children did not like the aftertaste.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/987256https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/987256Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:56:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Metallic smell in air pot on Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:04:52 GMT]]>Thanks everyone! I will try these methods.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/987205https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/987205Wed, 17 Apr 2013 03:04:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Metallic smell in air pot on Wed, 17 Apr 2013 02:34:51 GMT]]>

ngl2010:
auntiexxx:

The instruction manual of my Zojirushi airpot bought at least 20 years ago recommended using citric acid. Since then, I have been using it to clean the airpot once in a while, it helps to remove the stains in the airpot. Bought the citric acid from Phoon Huat.


Simply add 1 tbsp of citric acid to the water, let it boil, discard the water and reboil another lot for drinking.

Hope that helps.

Where is Phoon Huat?

Try cutting up an orange or lemon and boiling that instead - they contain citric acid.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/987178https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/987178Wed, 17 Apr 2013 02:34:51 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Metallic smell in air pot on Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:41:20 GMT]]>

auntiexxx:
ngl2010:

Where is Phoon Huat?


http://www.phoonhuat.com/cos/o.x?c=/wbn/pagetree&func=view&rid=15084

:thankyou:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/987039https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/987039Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:41:20 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Metallic smell in air pot on Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:34:57 GMT]]>

ngl2010:
Where is Phoon Huat?

http://www.phoonhuat.com/cos/o.x?c=/wbn/pagetree&func=view&rid=15084

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/987029https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/987029Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:34:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Metallic smell in air pot on Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:30:56 GMT]]>

auntiexxx:
The instruction manual of my Zojirushi airpot bought at least 20 years ago recommended using citric acid. Since then, I have been using it to clean the airpot once in a while, it helps to remove the stains in the airpot. Bought the citric acid from Phoon Huat.


Simply add 1 tbsp of citric acid to the water, let it boil, discard the water and reboil another lot for drinking.

Hope that helps.
Where is Phoon Huat?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/987019https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/987019Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:30:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Metallic smell in air pot on Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:01:39 GMT]]>The instruction manual of my Zojirushi airpot bought at least 20 years ago recommended using citric acid. Since then, I have been using it to clean the airpot once in a while, it helps to remove the stains in the airpot. Bought the citric acid from Phoon Huat.


Simply add 1 tbsp of citric acid to the water, let it boil, discard the water and reboil another lot for drinking.

Hope that helps.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/986979https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/986979Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:01:39 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Metallic smell in air pot on Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:07:21 GMT]]>Hi, try boiling a full a kettle of water with a spoon of soda bicarbonate… may help.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/986724https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/986724Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:07:21 GMT