Trick to make stained cookware look new again
Cookware looking worse for wear? Before throwing it in the bin and giving it up as impossible to clean, give one of these methods a go. You might just discover your baking sheet has some life left in it after all.
STAINLESS STEEL COOKWARE
Stainless steel cookware can last forever if treated correctly. That doesn’t mean however that it’s immune from rust and dirt. Try a clean-up job with the following.
You will need:
- Hydrogen peroxide
- Baking soda
- Steel wool/abrasive scrubbing brush
How to:
- Sprinkle on a generous layer of baking soda, followed by a layer of hydrogen peroxide, then a final layer of baking soda.
- Let sit for a couple of hours (or overnight)
- Get scrubbing with your steel cool.
TO REMOVE RUST
You will need:
- Pumice cleaner
- Abrasive pad
- Oven cleaner
- Plastic wrap
How to:
- Sprinkle the rust with pumice cleaner.
- Use the abrasive pad to scrub away at the rust. If that works, rinse your tray and you’re done. If the stain remains, try the following:
- Spray the rust stains with oven cleaner. Wrap in plastic wrap and allow to sit overnight to heat gently.
- In the morning, unwrap the tray and place in a hot oven for 20 minutes.
- Remove bakeware and let it cool before soaking in warm, soapy water and scrubbing off any remaining rust.
ALUMINIUM BAKEWARE
Aluminium cookware can be quite prone to staining. To restore it to its former glory, try using the following.
You will need:
- Water
- Distilled white vinegar
- A pot
- Scrubbing pad
How to:
- Fill the pot with equal parts water and white vinegar.
- Bring the mix to the boil then allow it to cool to room temperature.
- Saturate the pad in the mixture and scrub the stains clean
- Rinse the bakeware with soapy water and leave to dry.
GLASS COOKWARE
Glass cookware is extremely effective but can get messy very fast. To restore sparkle to your Pyrex try and following.
You will need:
- Baking soda
- Dish soap
- Sponge
How to:
- Fill the bottom of your pan/dish with baking soda followed by dish soap.
- Fill the dish with hot water and let sit for 15 minutes.
- Empty out the dish and scrub with a regular sponge.
What is your most effective way to remove stains from cookware? Share your tips with us in the comments below.
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