Hi Linda, Fill the pots with warm water and add 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar. Simmer until discoloration is gone. You can replace the cream of tartar for lemon juice. To protect your aluminum pans, don't put them in the dishwasher. Wash by hand. I hope this helps you. Best wishes.
And never turn the heat on high under the pots and pans. Besides burning the bottoms, the heat may actually warp the bottoms. But for that, I’ve used a hammer wrapped in a towel! 41 years and counting on my clean, shiny, level cookware. ☺️
I don't know about these ladies above, but I was taught to never use acid, including tomato, lemons or vinegar, in my mom's cast aluminum pans as it darkens them.
Hi Linda, hope this helps you. Make a paste with baking soda and water and clean the stained areas with a soft-bristle brush. Once the pan is clean, thoroughly rinse it with warm water. Use a kitchen towel or allow it to air dry on a dish rack. It needs to be completely dry before you store it. Or try this cleaner Astonish
Hello Linda: Check these sites for some help, if you haven't tried Bar Keepers Friend, that is :) How to Clean Aluminum Baking Pans with Bar Keepers Friend You can buy Bar Keepers Friend cheaper at Home Depot, than at the grocery store.
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use on out side of pans -catsup & lemon juice
Hi Linda, Fill the pots with warm water and add 1 tablespoon of cream of tartar. Simmer until discoloration is gone. You can replace the cream of tartar for lemon juice. To protect your aluminum pans, don't put them in the dishwasher. Wash by hand. I hope this helps you. Best wishes.
And never turn the heat on high under the pots and pans. Besides burning the bottoms, the heat may actually warp the bottoms. But for that, I’ve used a hammer wrapped in a towel! 41 years and counting on my clean, shiny, level cookware. ☺️
I don't know about these ladies above, but I was taught to never use acid, including tomato, lemons or vinegar, in my mom's cast aluminum pans as it darkens them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8q-UrgycDc
Aluminum is not recommended to be used for cooking these days............
http://www.castironcollector.com/aluminum.php
it is the outside that needs cleaning, will try catsup and lemon juice.
Here you go:
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/clean/house/how-to-clean-your-old-cookie-sheet-25830730
How To Clean Your Old Cookie Sheet
Hi Linda, hope this helps you. Make a paste with baking soda and water and clean the stained areas with a soft-bristle brush. Once the pan is clean, thoroughly rinse it with warm water. Use a kitchen towel or allow it to air dry on a dish rack. It needs to be completely dry before you store it. Or try this cleaner Astonish
https://www.amazon.ca/Astonish%EF%B8%8F-Oven-Cookware-Cleaner-150g/dp/B000TBK7PI/ref=asc_df_B000TBK7PI/?tag=googleshopc0c-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=292953969496&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8918124227118792352&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001388&hvtargid=pla-312541576548&psc=1&mcid=c847d429cfb33a03baad83ef348dfe4b
Hello Linda: Check these sites for some help, if you haven't tried Bar Keepers Friend, that is :) How to Clean Aluminum Baking Pans with Bar Keepers Friend You can buy Bar Keepers Friend cheaper at Home Depot, than at the grocery store.
The Best Way To Clean Your Aluminum Pans (mashed.com)
How to Clean Aluminum Baking Sheets - The Kitchen Professor
Don't other, as it is know known they are not good to use anymore!