I have a bunch of old Club, pots and pans.

Hi Belinda,

Here's a link on proper cleaning and care of Magnalite cookware:

https://cookwareninja.com/how-to-clean-magnalite-pots-and-pans/2569/

For cast iron:

A very good link!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5NbQwzwUTw

This link discusses your Club cookware. Soap and water is recommended but the link gives more details on cleaning handles, etc.

https://www.hunker.com/13421052/how-to-clean-club-aluminum-cookware

Cast iron: heat your oven to 350, oil the cast iron piece on all sides, place a drip pan to catch excess oils in the bottom of the oven, place the cast iron piece(s) upside down on the oven rack for an hour then turn off the oven and let cool. When you wash then, just wipe them with a damp rag then sit on a hot stove eye for a few minutes to thoroughly dry and prevent rusting.

Magnalite: make sure it is anodized aluminum if you are going to cook with it because the old ones put you at risk of ingesting aluminum. Clean by scraping out then rinse with hot water and dry with a cloth.

Hi Belinda, here are a few ideas to helps you safely clean these old pots & pans, hope they help you out,

https://www.rd.com/article/20-ways-to-easily-clean-pots-and-pans/

https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-Oxidized-Aluminum

here is how to clean cast iron: https://www.lodgecastiron.com/discover/cleaning-and-care/cast-iron/how-clean-cast-iron

also lodge.com who makes cast iron go to their website they have excellent ideas for taking care of cast iron

club pots and pans: https://www.hunker.com/13421564/how-to-clean-club-hammercraft-aluminum#:~:text=Club%20Aluminum%20Cookware%20Cleaning,to%20an%20hour%20before%20rinsing.

magnilite cleaning: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUMaJB-nN6Y

ITo clean and "season" cast iron pots and pans, clean well with hot soapy water, rinse and dry well using a paper towel. Then rub well with cooking oil to the inside (and outside, if you wish) and bake in the oven on at least 350 degrees. When using and then cleaning in the future, just hot soapy water, rinse and dry well should work well for a year or more. Just never leave them wet to the touch!

The pots comet cleansers will clean the pots and not scratch Brillo will clean the bottoms .cast iron after you clean cast iron then you add 1 tablespoon of oil and swish it all over the inside and leave it like that that’s how you season it after every use clean it out and put oil and leave it for next use.

Seasoning cast iron can be simply done just by adding olive oil and rubbing it in, and wipe off the extra. To clean, I would try using Bar Keeper's Friend.

o fix discolored Magnalite pots and pans, begin by scrubbing the discolored areas with a wool pad. Then, rinse with warm water. If needed, follow this procedure by creating a paste from cream of tartar and water and scrubbing it onto the entire surface of the pan. Then rinse the cream of tartar paste off the cookware and towel dry.

If the discoloration persists, add a couple teaspoons of white vinegar to the pot and fill it with warm water. Bring the water to a boil, remove the pot from the heat and allow it to cool completely. As the vinegar undergoes the change in temperature, it should help to lift the discolored areas. Remember that leaving an aluminum pot soaked in water will lead to further discoloration, so dump the water as soon as it is cool and towel dry.

Finally, you can restore Magnalite Professional Cookware using Barkeepers Friend, a cleanser and polisher that is useful for removing discoloration and restoring shine to a variety of household surfaces. Although Barkeepers Friend is safe to use inside dishes and cookware, thoroughly rinse your pots and pans after polishing with this product to remove any lingering residue or abrasive materials.

Preventative Care for Magnalite Cookware

Just like its cast iron counterparts, cast aluminum cookware will oxidize and deteriorate in certain conditions. For example, it's not recommended that tomato-based dishes be cooked in aluminum pots because the acid content of the tomatoes can eat into the metal, causing pits that can't be fixed.

Do not let your Magnalite pots and pans soak in water or put them in the dishwasher. To properly wash Magnalite cookware, scrape out large food remnants, rinse the pot with hot water, and hand-dry it with a towel.

A small amount of soap can be used to remove dried food if desired, but this will also strip the Magnalite cookware of its "seasoning." A properly seasoned Magnalite pot will have a nonstick surface and produce better-tasting food. It will also be less likely to experience damage from oxidation.

Hi Belinda, you can paint them, hope this link helps you out, it has a great idea

https://www.cltregionrestore.org/2020/11/11/thanksgiving-diy-project-bamboo-tray-transformation/

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Always season your cast iron pots and pans before use. It helps create a natural non-stick surface that will build a protective layer over time. To season your cookware, apply a vegetable cooking oil to the surface and heat in the oven at a low temperature for an hour. Remove, let cool, pour out the oil and wipe away any residue with a paper towel.

For regular care, wash your cast iron while it's still warm with just water and dry thoroughly to prevent rusting. Kosher salt is also a good scrubbing agent for baked-on stains. The most important tip is to never soak, use soap or the dishwasher. If you notice rust spots, you can use steel wool or a rust eraser, then re-season your skillet after.