Cleaning > DishesDecember 13, 2010

Cleaning Copper Pots and Pans

Does anyone know a home remedy for cleaning copper pots?

By Sharon from Long Island, NY

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By
12/15/2010

I just use ketchup on the bottom of my Revere Ware pans. I just wipe it around and sometimes add a little salt to it and they come out sparkling.

By
12/15/2010

The salt and vinegar work like magic. Did a pot the other day myself and was so surprised how fast and hardly any scouring. Pour vinegar onto the bottom of the pot and sprinkle table salt!

By
12/13/2010

Anything acidic will clean it fairly well. Try a warm tomato juice bath.

By
12/13/2010

There is a wonderful, inexpensive product called Bartender's Friend, same as Bon Amee. Non-abrasive powder that makes copper and stainless gleam!

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Can someone please tell me how to clean copper bottom pans?


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