How to clean an aluminum pan: effective folk remedies

Despite the fact that there are many kitchen utensils on the market made of modern materials with a non-stick coating, most housewives have aluminum pans. This material has many advantages – high thermal conductivity, light weight and others, but it is quite difficult to care for. If you are wondering how to clean an aluminum pan, carefully choose the means and methods.

A few important taboos

Aluminum is a soft metal that can react with acids and alkalis, as a result of which it changes its appearance and can emit dangerous compounds.

If you want dishes made of this material to serve you for a long time and retain their shine, pay attention to a number of prohibitions when cleaning at home:

• Avoid using cleaning powders that contain abrasive particles, as they can leave deep scratches. In the future, it will only complicate the care of dishes.
• Do not use metal brushes, scrapers, brushes, as well as knives and other sharp objects, even if the food in the pot is badly burnt.
• Do not use chalk, sand or sandpaper.
• It is strictly forbidden to use lye to remove soot and fat. Due to chemical reactions, unattractive dark spots or stains may appear on the surface of the product.

Most store detergents contain aggressive chemicals, so it is better not to use them to care for aluminum dishes . To clean the pan, it is better to resort to proven folk methods.

Pay attention ! It is not recommended to wash aluminum dishes in the dishwasher. Detergents used for appliances contain aggressive chemical components.

How to clean an aluminum pan from soot and other impurities?

Kitchen utensils are usually not thoroughly cleaned after each meal. After a light wash, imperceptible fat particles often remain on the surface, which leads to the appearance of soot and heavy pollution. You can get rid of soot with simple folk remedies.

Household soap

If the pollution is minor, and soot has just appeared, use laundry soap. To do this, follow simple steps:

1. Grate half a bar of household soap on a grater.
2. Dilute soap shavings in several liters of warm water.
3. Place a dirty aluminum pan in the soap solution and leave for 20-30 minutes.
4. Then wash the dishes with a foam sponge or a soft cloth.
5. Rinse several times in warm water.

Instead of household soap, you can use dishwashing detergent, but then it will be enough to hold the dishes in the solution for 15-20 minutes.

Baking soda

Baking soda will help remove soot from the outside and on the inside walls. It should be used as follows:

1. Mix a small amount of soda with water to make a paste.
2. Carefully apply the prepared mixture to the surface of the pan.
3. Lightly rub the dirtiest places with a soft cloth or sponge. Avoid vigorous rubbing, as baking soda can also leave scratches.
4. Rinse the dishes in clean water.

To remove impurities inside the soda can be used in another way:

1. Pour water into the pan up to the level of contamination.
2. Add a glass of soda.
3. Put the container on fire.
4. Bring the soda solution to a boil and let it boil for 15 minutes.
5. When the dishes have cooled, rinse in clean water.

To add shine to dishes, wipe them with a cloth dipped in vinegar.

Soda + laundry soap + silicate glue

A simple but effective method will help to get rid of blackness and heavy soot. To use it, you need to follow simple steps:

1. Choose a large container.
2. Fill it with 10 liters of water.
3. Dissolve 1 piece of household soap in water (you can pre-grate or grind it in another way).
4. Add 100-150 ml of silicate glue and a glass of soda ash.
5. Place the container on the fire.
6. Drop a dirty pan into it.
7. Boil for 5 to 40 minutes, depending on the degree of pollution.
8. Allow the product to cool slightly and rinse well in clean water, then dry.

This is how you can clean an aluminum pan from any type of dirt. After boiling in this mixture, the dishes shine clean.

Household soap and ammonia

If there are particles of burnt food on the bottom or scale on the walls, use the following method:

1. Grind laundry soap and dissolve in water.
2. Pour the solution into the pan.
3. Add a tablespoon of ammonia.
4. Boil the mixture for 15 minutes.
5. Rinse well.

Pay attention ! When using this method, ensure the flow of fresh air in the kitchen, because the smell of ammonia is quite strong.

Dentifrice

You can clean strongly burnt food with the help of tooth powder.

1. Moisten the bottom and sprinkle it liberally with tooth powder.
2. Leave for a couple of hours or overnight.
3. Remove the food afterwards.
4. If there are minor stains, carefully remove them with a silicone spatula or use a slurry of soda.

How to get rid of darkening?

A feature of aluminum dishes is that it can darken over time. You can renew the pan and return it to its former shine with the help of simple means:

• Vinegar. Dip a soft cloth in vinegar and wipe the darkened marks with it.
• Apple. Wipe problem areas with a piece of fresh apple. Only acidic varieties are suitable for cleaning.
• Onion. Cut the peeled onion into several pieces. Boil the vegetable in water in a pan for 10-15 minutes.
• Fermented milk products or brine. You can get rid of a dark coating without making any effort. Fill the pan with kefir or sour milk and leave it overnight. Cucumber or tomato brine is also used according to the same principle.
• Soda and citric acid. Add a little soda and citric acid to the container for cooking, pour water. Boil for 5-10 minutes. This method also helps to deal with burnt food.

To make it easier to wash the aluminum pan, remove all dirt immediately. Do not cook first courses and compotes in this dish, and always transfer the cooked food to another dish. This will help preserve the attractive appearance of the pan for a longer time.