How to clean aluminum pans at home?

Each of us at least once in his life went on a campaign. Tents, bonfire, fresh air, songs by the fire, pleasant company, food cooked at the stake - in a word, paradise. But no matter how sad it is, but after cooking food should be washed. And if it happens in nature, cooking often takes place in aluminum cookware, on which an unpleasant deposit is formed. Therefore it is extremely important to know how to clean aluminum pans at home. In this article, we will teach you how to do this, and also give advice on how to take care of them.

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How to protect the pan or the pan?

Aluminum dishware is a favorite for many housewives, because it is light, quickly heated, and also serves a long time. But despite this, aluminum is a fairly soft metal, which is why a product made of it requires a more delicate treatment than utensils made of another metal.

Thus, in order to clean the aluminum in the base of the dishes, it is strictly forbidden to do the following:

• use hard brushes, as well as metal wool, because they will spoil the surface of your dishes - it will darken and it will not be possible to clean it;
• use abrasive cleaning powders because they contain small particles that will leave small scratches on the surface of your utensils;
• wash aluminum dishes with a dishwasher, because from the effects of high temperature it can deform and then become stained;
• clean aluminum with acidic and alkaline solutions - they can lead to a noticeable darkening of the surface of the utensils and thereby make it dull;
• clean the surface of aluminum utensils using chalk or sandpaper, because such aggressive influence will damage the dishes;
• is not worth picking up food and stain residue with a knife or other sharp objects - for this purpose use wooden, plastic or silicone blades.
  

Even despite the large number of contraindications, you can easily clean aluminum pans at home using the tools that are available in absolutely any home.

Important! Do not over-zealously during the cleaning of the inner surface of the pan, which is made of such an alloy. The thing is that during the interaction with the products oxides are formed, which prevent all harmful salts of aluminum from getting into the food. That is why it is necessary to clean this dish from the inside only in exceptional cases, for example, when the jam has strongly burnt.

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How to clean the aluminum pan?

Cleaned to the shine from all traces of scale, grease, as well as the remnants of burnt food dishes - this is the pride of every mistress. In order for the kitchen not to turn into a "Fedorino Mountain", you must know the basic methods of care for aluminum utensils, as well as some small secrets.

Many public aluminum dishwashing detergents are not suitable, but you can wash your pelvis or the frying pan at home:

• In order to get rid of blackness, as well as dark spots, you can use ordinary table vinegar - put it on a cotton pad or a napkin and wipe the contaminated places.
• This problem will help half an ordinary apple, which needs to rub the stain.
• Another method to clean aluminum utensils from black is a solution of water and soda. The resulting gruel with light movements apply to the surface - there is no need to rub strongly, otherwise scratches are formed.
• In order to clean the inside of the pan, you can pour kefir, brine or a weak solution of table vinegar into it and leave them for 1-2 hours, then wash the container with soap and then rinse.
• Scum, as well as adhering food, will help 72% laundry soap, as well as ammonia. Wipe the soap on a grater, and then dilute it in warm water, add to the resulting solution 1 tbsp.l.ammonia. After that, put the dishes on the stove and let the water boil for 10-15 minutes. Remains of burnt porridge can be removed by boiling in a saucepan 1 peeled medium sized bulb with a small amount of water.
• In the event that the bottom of aluminum utensils burnt, pour a small amount of water and add 1 tsp.citric acid, edible salt and soda, then boil for 20 minutes.
• To return the gloss of a clouded and tarnished saucepan, use a clerical glue on a silicate base. The mixture, which is prepared with its addition, not only removes unpleasant dark spots from your aluminum dishes, but also gives it a pristine shine.
• To clean aluminum pans at home, immerse completely in a mixture of silicate glue, soda, water and cook them for 15-20 minutes. If you need to clean the inner surface, pour this composition into the dishes and let it simmer for 30-40 minutes.

Important! If the resulting build-up is thick and dense, pour a large amount of tooth powder on it, and then leave it overnight. In the morning, use a wooden spatula to clean the remains, and then wash the pan in a soapy solution.

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Recommendations for the correct use of aluminum utensils

Care for utensils, which is made of aluminum, with improvised means requires a lot of effort from the hostess. Therefore, in order to avoid difficulties, and also save time, adhere to certain recommendations and rules:

• Do not use aluminum utensils for pickling. During the process of souring an acid is released, which leads to a noticeable darkening of the dishes. But the most important thing is that in the final result of the reaction of brine and aluminum, a large number of harmful substances are released, which in the end can lead to unpleasant consequences, for example, poisoning.
• Aluminum dishware is not a suitable choice for daily cooking, because it is very quickly worn out and will lose its original attractive appearance.
• Store the remains of cooked food in a saucepan that is made of aluminum is strictly prohibited. Firstly, because the products may have a rather unpleasant taste and smell, and secondly - the dishes will noticeably darken.
• When you have cooked a porridge or soup in an aluminum saucepan, pour the leftovers into another container.
• Cook in this dish over low heat. A prolonged, intense boiling and exposure to high temperatures can lead to deformation of the bottom shape. From this, your pan will lose stability, so it can turn over at absolutely any, inopportune moment.
• Do not wash aluminum utensils very often, using aggressive detergents or abrasive cleaning powders. They severely damage the soft surface of aluminum, and then this cookware becomes dangerous to human health.

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My aluminum kettles, forks and spoons

The problem with aluminum forks and spoons is solved similarly to unpleasant moments with large utensils. Separately tell how to clean aluminum forks and spoons, it hardly makes sense.

Small appliances are very convenient to revive simultaneously with other aluminum dishes. It is enough to put them in a saucepan or a frying pan with a cleansing agent of your own preparation, then rinse, and then carefully wipe dry with a soft towel.

Important! Aluminum kettle, the bottom of which is covered with a thick layer of scale due to lime water, is well cleaned with a mixture of equal parts of water and vinegar. Again, you can take citric acid instead of vinegar. If you are a fan of experiments, you can try using all the famous Coca-Cola drink.

With proper care and proper use, your aluminum cookware will serve you faithfully for many years. And you will be happy with the fact that the cooking process will take up a minimum of time and effort.