How to Remove Rust From Pots and Pans With a Potato
You don't need abrasive or dangerous products to clean up those rusty pots and pans. Just get out a potato!
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
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Get one medium-sized potato.
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Cut the potato lengthwise for maximum coverage of the rusted area.
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Dip the exposed portion of the potato into a mild abrasive such as baking soda, toothpaste or salt.
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Lightly wet the rusted area.
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Firmly rub the potato over the rusted area until the rust is removed.
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Rinse.
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Repeat steps if necessary.
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Tips & Warnings
For hard to reach places such as around a handle, cut the potato into long strips.
Do not use scouring powder - it is too abrasive.
Do not use gel toothpaste.
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Comments
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Didn't work for me. :( Used a yellow potato and baking soda on a pan with long-standing stains. A scrub pad, baking soda, and vinegar works on it, but it takes a lot of elbow grease and a lot of time. Maybe this works for another application than my pan, but for me it was just a waste of a good potato.
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lorettaghen
Aug 13, 2009
OMG... this actually works. I really needed this article at that time. I had to cook real fast and discovered that I didn't have any more foil, and needed a quick solution for rusted pans. I researched online and discovered this article. I tried it and it actually worked. Me and my daughter was amazed at it... Thanks for this article. We had some lovely baked pork-chops that night.
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mercilessrage
Aug 05, 2008
OMG! that is just brilliant. i was so pissed of because my brother used the pan and when i got it back it was full of rust. and i had just bought it the night before. 35 bucks to go to waste over one night i don't think so.. well thank you so much have a great day
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Feb 02, 2006
Less potato is wasted if you peel a strip of skin off of one side instead of cutting it in half. Also, since salt is so difficult to responsibly dispose one could possibly use sugar instead. For tougher jobs, sand works great.
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Feb 02, 2006
Less potato is wasted if you peel a strip of skin off of one side instead of cutting it in half. Also, since salt is so difficult to responsibly dispose one could possibly use sugar instead. For tougher jobs, sand works great.
