How to Clean Aluminum Cookware

Those aluminum pots and pans don't have to have that cloudy look. Here's how to get them to shine.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Liquid Dish Soap
• Steel Wool
• Steel Wool
• Vinegar
• Vinegar
• Scouring Pad
• 2-3 tablespoons lemon juices

1. 

   Remove stains inside the cookware by boiling a solution of 2 to 3 tablespoons of lemon juice or vinegar and 1 quart water in the cookware for 10 to 15 minutes.

2. 

   Rinse with warm water.

3. 

   Rub the stained surface gently using a soapy scouring pad; rinse.

4. 

   Polish aluminum by rubbing soapy steel wool very gently along the surface of the cookware. Be sure to move the steel wool in a back-and-forth motion, rather than circular motion, to give the aluminum a uniform appearance.

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