Cookware Question

[Laurie73]

Hello. I have a stainless steel double boiler pot. Stupidly, I have been using the steel boiler insert as a regular put and putting it directly on heat to cook food. I finally realized my error last night. The put was discolored on the inside with rainbow markings from high heat, I think. I have since chucked the pot, but want to know if there is any way that this was bad for me and my kids?

[JamieCatheryn]

Heat tint isn't harmful and doesn't interfere with using the pot. You might be able to remove it with a non abrasive cleaner, baking soda, barkeeper's friend, something like that.

[Laurie73]

Thanks! I think I was more concerned that since the pot wasn't meant to go on direct heat, that I somehow caused toxic metals to be released into whatever I was cooking.