Try ketchup and salt to restore tarnished pans . The acid from tomatoes will help remove old stains. Just add a layer of ketchup onto the pan, and scrub it in with a soft cloth. Rinse your pan off, and it should be tarnish-free.
- Ketchup is also a great way to clean brass.
- This method is best for copper pans, and it likely won’t have much effect on non-stick pans (because they shouldn’t tarnish).
Scrub cast iron pans with a potato and salt. This one might seem a little odd, but swapping suds for spuds can make your cast iron pans look new again. Sprinkle salt into the pan, and cut a potato in half. Place the potato into the pan with the cut side down, and scrub vigorously, using circular motions. Rinse off any excess salt and starch, then saeson your cast iron pan with oil
Swap store-bought sponges for foil to create a DIY cleaning tool. Simply ball up a wad of tin foil and use it in lieu of a sponge to scrub your pan. Add baking soda or scouring powder to increase your scrubbing power if you’re dealing with tough stains or grease. Aluminum foil isn’t safe to use on non-stick pans. Stick to a microfiber cloth or soft sponge.
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