Can soaking cause black marks on a scoop?

[legacypc46]

A customer showed me a scoop she has had for a while. It has small black marks all over it (kind of like pit-marks but without the indentions).

I believe her when she says it's never been in the dishwasher. I know we are not supposed to let the scoops soak in water. Could this have caused the black marks?

Just thought one of you may know? Thanks!

Kris

 

[Koolotus]

Yep that's what did it.
I am sure someone stuck it in a cup of water at some point.
If it bugs her, the marks will lessen, but not totally go away if she scrubs it with some baking soda.
HTH

 

[legacypc46]

Thanks Cheryl! Now I know.

 

[shawchef]

My sister in law has an ice cream scooper that puts a gray tint to her ice cream anyone have any suggestions?

 

[Paige Dixon]

Eeewwweee! I'd give her a new one wrapped in a bow.

 

[lsm72]

Yep, soaking it too long in water will do that. I know because I soaked it overnight once and woke up to one ugly scooper. I still use it but make get myself a new one soon.