A Unique Way to Clean Your Copper Pots!

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If you have copper bottom pots that have been discolored from use, and want to get them back to that beautiful copper color, here is a unique way to get them clean again!
Does your copper bottom pot looks like this? If you want to fix that, go to your fridge and grab...
ketchup! It doesn't have to be fancy Whataburger ketchup (though it is one of the best tasting ketchups out there). Any ketchup should do for this cleaning hack.
Squirt the ketchup onto the pot!
Now start scrubbing with a scour pad. Yes, it is totally gross. Yes, it stinks a bit. But, check out the results on my blog here.


If you love these type of practical cleaning tips for everyday things, be sure to check out Speed Clean the Deep Clean: A Collection of Time-Saving Cleaning Tutorials and Tips for Busy Moms! 
Suggested materials:
  • Ketchup   (Grocery Store)
  • Scour pad   (grocery store)
Katelyn Fagan
Want more details about this and other DIY projects? Check out my blog post!
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  • Lar4531633 Lar4531633 on May 19, 2016
    What can you use to clean built on grease on other pots and pans without ruining the out side?
  • Joanne Joanne on Jun 04, 2016
    would this also work on stainless steel pans as well?
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  • Bla6178399 Bla6178399 on May 29, 2016
    some of the old fashioned cleaning tips really, really work. It is the acid and using a lemon would work too. Expired ketchup, great suggestion!
  • Susan Henry Susan Henry on Jun 04, 2016
    Vinegar and salt is quicker and easier...
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