On some of my pans the copper ring has turned silver and I cannot get the copper color back with copper cleaner. Any suggestions?
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I have had a set of these for almost 9 years and they still look beautiful. I use an SOS pad to clean the copper rings and they look like new.
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I have not had this problem and have had these pots for years. I remember from Chemistry class in high school that Mercury (very dangerous) will turn copper silver colored. Could your pots have come in contact with Mercury?
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I use Barkeepers Friend on the entire pan every 2nd or 3rd use, and it has so far always turned the copper back to its original color/patina. High heat has caused my copper to turn light but the BF restores it every time.
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I use Amway metal cleaner and it shines both the stainless and copper to like new condition.
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Hi, I have two Simplex tea kettles (I purchased them for my mother) with the coil underneath each one - one is bare copper and the other one is chrome-plated. I use only the chrome-plated tea kettle. To bring back the shine on the chrome model, I use Copper-Glo Tarnish cleaner. It's a fine-powdered, cleaning product similar to Ajax and Comet. I use it every now and then to bring back the shine to my chrome kettle. I think it does a very nice job on my kettle (and it should work for the bare copper kettle as well). I also have the Simplex Copper Care Kit. The Simplex kit is specifically designed for Simplex tea kettles. I got it from Leemark Spinnings in the UK. Leemark Spinnings is supposed to by the parent company of Simplex, but I don't know if they still are. Leemark sent the copper care kit to me as a complimentary gift. If you would like to obtain a Simplex Copper Care Kit, here's a website you can order it from: http://www.simplex-kettles.com/about-simplex.aspx (http://www.simplex-kettles.com). I hope the info, above, helps.
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CV....i am so glad you asked. I had bought a cream copper cleaner especially for this sink. When i rubbed the cream on, the finish started to come off, leaving a shiny, uneven copper color in place of the beautiful patina. It was so bad, I ordered another sink (not the same one, but very similar copper with a rope design around the rim--i actually like it even more). I discarded the copper cleaner and have put the renaissance cream on the new sink to protect it. I haven't used ANYTHING to clean it, considering dawn or a mild soap. so, buyer, beware!!
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I've had this happen with other aluminum baking pans (my husband put in the dishwasher). Unfortunately, there's nothing you can do to bring back the original look. I don't think it affects the baking process or the taste of any foods baked in it, but it sure is unsightly to look at!
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I used cameo a non scratch cleanser that cleans and even removes the blue discoloration you get with high heat sometimes. This is a cleanser for copper cookware but works really well on stainless . Also Barkeepers Friend cleans and shines without scratching.
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Soak the pan in soapy water, and it should clean up. If everything doesn't clean up on the first try, soak again.
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Sounds like calcium build up. Do you have hard water in your area? I have used vinegar for that problem but not for anything that is silver (turns it black).
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I gave two of these as Christmas gifts, both recipients report that they have cleaned Silver, Gold and Rose Gold just fine. They love these jewelry cleaners. Everything sparkles! So far, no one has tried copper or brass in them tho. Hope this helps.
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Yes yes..my mom became expert in polishing very old, tarnished copper pots and kettles.i.that she bought in the junk stores in 50's England.the only hesitation I have is does your copper have a coating of any sort,don't know about that. Sharon
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If you cleaned it you may have damaged the little silver disk on the bottom. I don't think there is a fix. I would let it dry out completely, then the next day fill it up again and let it sit for a few hours before you try turning it on again. I have had 1 break because I was not gentle enough when cleaning it. If there is a fix for damaging the little silver disk, I don't know what it is. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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We had the same problem. First i just dishwash soap and a brush to get it off. Didnt work. Then i out some hand soap on the stains, rubbed it in with my fingers, let it sit for an hour and then washed it off. All stains were gone!
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Yes, you should buy some copper cleaning paste and use as directed. It only takes a few minutes. I use it about one a week. I just do it on the weekend after Saturday or Sunday breakfast.
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Brian,One other thing. Use a product called Barkeeper's Friend to clean your stainless steel cookware. It's like comet cleanser but made especially for stainless steel. It will keep the pots looking new and clean and eliminate those bluish colors that sometimes end up on the pots during dish washing.James
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I think it is a reflection or a defective photo - mine is silver all around and makes a perfect butter melting pan.
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You can use an SOS pad on the handle. It will take the tarnish off and make it shiny again.
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I'm having a problem with staining on the hard plastic under the bit valve. There is a dark brown ring stain that won't come clean with bleach. Although I know it is clean, I don't like the looks of the dark brown ring, which is visible through the bite value. Has anyone found a way to remove this stain?
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Sadly NO - I learned from hard, sad experience that a nice shiny aluminum pan comes out dark gray and black after one wash in the dishwasher. It did not come completely clean using Brillo pads and elbow grease. I have the same problem with all aluminum. I used Great Value dishwasher detergent (powder). Save yourself some heartache and line with aluminum foil if you want an extremely easy clean up. My replacement pans are not that hard to hand wash.