How to clean aluminum pan from blackness and give it shine?

With prolonged use, kitchen utensils made of aluminum turn black and dull, and in order to restore their original shine, you need to know how to clean an aluminum pot, basin or pan without much effort and expense. Following simple tips and tricks, you can avoid many problems and keep the dishes in their original form for a long time.

How to protect a pan or pan?

Aluminum cookware is loved by many housewives - it is lightweight, quickly heats up and lasts a long time. But aluminum is a very soft metal, so a product from it requires delicate handling.

So, to clean a pan or pan from aluminum, categorically you can not do the following:

• use hard brushes and metal washcloths - they will ruin the surface of the dishes, it will darken, and it will no longer be possible to clean it;
• use abrasive cleaning powders, as they contain small grains that will leave scratches on the surface of the product;
• wash aluminum utensils in the dishwasher, as it can become deformed and stained by exposure to high temperatures;
• to clean pots with acid-base solutions, which can darken the surface and make it dull;
• try to clean the surface of aluminum utensils with chalk, sand or sandpaper, since such an aggressive effect will lead to damage;
• do not pick up soot or leftover food with a knife or other sharp objects - use wooden, plastic or silicone spatulas for these purposes.

Despite many contraindications, such kitchen utensils can be easily washed and cleaned with the improvised means that are in every home.

Important!

Do not be very zealous when cleaning the inside of an aluminum pan. The fact is that when interacting with products, oxides are formed that prevent the ingress of harmful aluminum salts into food. Therefore, to clean such dishes from the inside should only be in exceptional cases, for example, when jam is very burnt.

How can I clean an aluminum pan?

Dishes cleaned to shine from traces of scale, grease and the remains of burnt food are the pride of every housewife. So that the kitchen does not turn into “Fedorino Gora,” you need to know the basic ways to care for aluminum utensils, as well as little secrets.

Many commonly used dishwashing detergents are not suitable for aluminum, but you can also wash such a pan or basin with household products.

• To get rid of blackness and dark spots, you can use ordinary vinegar - apply it on a napkin and wipe the desired places.
• Also, half an ordinary apple, which needs to be rubbed with a stain, will help from such a problem.
• Another way to clean dishes from blackness is a mixture of soda and water. This slurry is applied to the surface with light movements - it is not worth rubbing very strongly, otherwise scratches will form.
• To clean the pan from the inside, you can pour brine, kefir or a weak solution of vinegar into it and leave them for several hours, then rinse the container with soap and water and rinse. Laundry soap and ammonia will help against scale and adhering food. Rub the soap on a grater and dilute it in water by adding a spoonful of ammonia to the resulting solution. After that, put the dishes on the stove and let the water boil for 10-15 minutes.
• The remaining burnt porridge can be removed by boiling in a saucepan a peeled onion with a small amount of water.
• If the bottom of the aluminum cookware has burned, then pour a little water and add a teaspoon of citric acid, soda and salt, and then boil for 20 minutes.

To add shine to a clouded and dull pan, use silica-based stationery glue. The mixture prepared with its addition will not only save aluminum dishes from unpleasant dark spots, but also give it a shine. You can immerse the pots completely in a solution of silicate glue, water and soda and cook them for 20 minutes. If you need to clean the inner surface, then such a composition is poured into the dishes and allowed to boil for half an hour.

Tip

If the carbon deposits are dense and thick, then a large amount of tooth powder should be poured onto it and left overnight. After that, clean off the leftovers with a wooden spatula and wash the pan with soap and water.

Recommendations for the use of aluminum cookware

So, care for aluminum dishes at home requires a lot of effort from the hostess. Therefore, to avoid difficulties and save time, you should adhere to certain recommendations.

1. Do not use aluminum salting containers. In the process of pickling, acid is released, which leads to darkening of the dishes. But most importantly, as a result of the reaction of brine and aluminum, harmful substances are released, which can lead to poisoning.
2. Aluminum cookware is not suitable for daily cooking, because it quickly wears out and loses its appearance.
3. Do not store leftovers in cooked aluminum pans. Firstly, the products may have an unpleasant taste and smell, and secondly, the dishes will darken. Having cooked porridge or soup in such a pan, transfer their remains to another container.
4. Cook in this dish on low heat. Intense, prolonged boiling and exposure to high temperatures can lead to bottom deformation. From this pan will lose stability and may roll over at any time.
5. Do not clean aluminum utensils too often with harsh detergents or abrasive detergents. They severely damage its soft surface, and then such kitchen utensils become hazardous to health.

With proper care and proper use, aluminum utensils will faithfully serve their mistress for many years.