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Copper Pans

Saturday, December 13th, 2008

Copper pans are used for improve heat conductivity. One can buy commercial cleaners that will work on copper pans and bowls. Many people still like to use household items to clean copper cookware. One should never use scrubbers, steel wool or any other harsh method that scrape on copper coating. Always soak the pan immediately after cooking. Wash with a sponge or cloth rinse and let it dry. One can soak it overnight if necessary, rather than scrubbing the copper pan too harshly. For extra cleaning some other methods can be applied-
• Some salt or baking soda is poured on lemon halves and clean the pan with it.
• Dissolve one teaspoon salt in one cup of white vinegar and add enough flour to make a paste. Coat the pan with the paste and leave it for 15 minutes to 1 hour and then clean finally.
• Make a paste of lemon juice and salt and rub with the soft cloth, rinse with water and let it dry.
• Pour vinegar over the surface of the copper pan and sprinkle it with salt rub in the mixture to clean it gently.
• Make a paste of lemon juice and cream of tarter. Coat the pan with the paste and let set for 5 minutes. Finally wash with warm water.
• If copper is very dirty boil the item in the copper pan with one tablespoon salt and one cup of white vinegar for several hours. Then wash, rinse and dry it as usual.