How to Clean or Polish Aluminum Cake Pans
Aluminum cake pans cook well and evenly disburse heat, creating a sturdy cake. However, after many uses, they can start to show wear and tear. There is a way bring back their original shiny glow, and it calls for just a few items from your kitchen and a stove. Once cleaned and polished, try to keep them looking their best by cleaning them up as soon as you remove the cake. Pans tend to clean easier while they are still warm from the oven. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Dish soap
- Dish cloth
- Lemon juice or vinegar
- Stove
- Pot scrubber
- Metal polish
Instructions
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Wash the aluminum pan with water and dish soap to remove food particles.
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Dry the pan off with a dish cloth.
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Put the pan on a burner and add a tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice.
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Pour in 4 cups of water and stir together.
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Turn the burner on medium to achieve a simmer.
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Boil for 10 to 15 minutes to remove stains.
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Remove from heat and allow to cool.
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Scrub with a pot scrubber to finish cleaning. Don't press down too hard or you might scratch the pan.
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Polish up the outside of the pan with soap and water or a metal polish.
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References
- Photo Credit cake image by Andrey Rakhmatullin from Fotolia.com
