Hi, what are recommended cleaning agents to recover that nice reddish brown copper color after cooking on gas stove/electric oven? thanks
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You can get a copper cleaner. Don't use on the inside and make sure it isn't flammable.
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bar keepers friend home depot has it in liquid or powder. i use the liquid. amazing amazing stuff and cheap. 3 bucks for a big 16oz bottle and it lasts a long time. this stuff is a must. don't spend more or use anything else that has a fancy name or promises this or that. try this and you wont go back!!!
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Most important thing with CI cookware is keeping them 'seasoned'. An old one, I cleaned itwell, used a steel wool scratchier a few drops of dawn, totally dry, and covered the pot completely with a coat of Crisco. Turn Oven to 350 place rack on the lowest slot, put a heavy piece of foil there Lay the pot/skillet in the oven upside down and 'bake ' for 1 hour. Shut the oven off and leave in there until cool. Now if it really rusty and you cannot remove the rust, Lodge says to take it to a Machine shop and have it sandblasted. Quickly home, wash it with hot water, a scrub brush and 1 drop of Dan, rinse and coast with Crisco and proceed as above. Any questions contact Lodge www.lodgemfg.com or call CS at 423-837-7181. Most important is when done using ..clean it out with hot water dry and coat with Crisco when it is still warm. I stack in the cabinet, using parchment paper liners between each pan/pot. Never use metal tools. Wood plastic or silicone. Did this help??
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My problem was similar to yours - burnt pasta sauce. I soaked the inside of the pot with hot water and the new Dawn Ultra. The next morning the bottom scrubbed clean but left a dark stain. The stain was completely removed using the Dormond product. Cheers.
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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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You use a metal cleaner for copper. You can find it in most grocery stores. Citric acid as from lemon juice also works.
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Hi "I", Your question led my imagination to imagine you are cooking in a camp located in Canada or Alaska and I am so JEALOUS!!!I have to be honest and say I have not come across your particular stain. So I may not be the best expert on this one. I would advise you however to try the Carbona #5 Which does a great job on fats and cooking oils... I come to this conclusion based on the fact that the build up on the pans begins with oil and the flames burn the oil on. I have had great results with the number 5 also, the number 7 might be of help to you, it is designed for things like motor oil and lubricants refined versions of "oil". I am thinking your Chef's Jacket is the standard polyester/cotton and not nylon. I will also tell you that I have had dry good results from using Dawn dishwashing detergent and and oxygen based cleaner (like oxi-clean) A neighbor had a blouse (100% cotton) that was nearly ruined from being in a house fire (smoke is considered carbon) we pre soaked it in a mixture of dawn and oxi-clean then washed it -the blouse was saved. Hope this helps you, I know uniforms are so expensive to replace. Paula
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Wash the rust off. Do not use soap, just warm water and a hard sponge until the rust comes off. Then pat dry with paper towel or cloth towel and spray cooking oil or brush a light coat on the pan. Pre-heat the oven to about 350 degrees and place the empty pot in the hot oven for 10 to 15 minutes and your pot should be ready for use. Let cool and enjoy a great pot. I do not use mine every day but every other week and repeat the same steps after use. Cast iron pots are worth the cleaning time. Food comes out great. Hope this helps.
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I use regular cooking spray from the grocery store. Any spray will cause some discoloration.
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I would call the color - oxidized copper. It has black "pits and scratches" that give it an aged look. It is not red.
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We used this copper mesh in our outside weep holes around our house - works great. It was been exposed to the outside weather (Texas) for over a year. The copper color will tone down to a dark brown. Because it is copper there is no rust stains.
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I only use this product on stainless steel pots and pans, and will do a real great job on the copper bottoms on pans. I use this for all stainless steel items. Might scratch some items,Test first.Note: Amazon is real great to do business, as I use them all the time. STORM
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I use Faultless Hot Iron Cleaner. Follow the directions on the package. I find it works great!
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Here are a couple of ideas that may help you. In the grocery store you can find powdered cleansers (like Bar Keepers Friend, Comet, Cameo, etc.) There are some made specifically for cleaning stainless steel. They're easy, not too expensive and can keep your stainless steel looking great. I've even seen stainless steel "polish" if you want it to shine. If you cook using "high" heat, it will burn food onto the surface and can create discolorations. Bring food to a boil, then just turn the heat to a lower temperature to finish cooking. The pans are made to last forever if we take care of them properly. I hope that helps you enjoy your beautiful stainless steel pots and pans for many years to come.
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Maybe forever...lol. After use detach the silver wires and instead of cleaning them with a rag just heat the wires on your stove if you have gas and the gunk that builds up on them will convert back to silver. No waist that way !
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If you get hard water stains, go to an oriental grocery and get some powdered citric acid. Use a teaspoon or two in a liter of water and boil it, swish it and rinse. Your pot will be shiny like new!
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I have not had this problem . I suggest you boil some water and baking soda in the pan on top of the stove, let it sit overnight then wash it as usual, I always line my pans with aluminum foil to prevent this from happening to any of my baking pans. I truly dislike scrubbing pan and this saves me from that dreaded chore Good Luck
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A better method of cleaning tarnished silver, involves dissolving baking soda in hot boiling water, then immersing a sheet of aluminium foil into the heated mixture and then dipping tarnished silverware into solution making sure it makes contact with the foil. Tarnish should vanish immediately. No ultrasonic cleaner necessary. No buffing or abrasives needed. Just set it and forget it. Its that easy! LOL