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Copper bottom pans are known for their excellent heat conductivity, but they can easily get burned and develop unsightly stains. To fix a burned copper bottom pan, follow these steps:
1. Fill the pan with equal parts water and vinegar.
2. Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
3. Turn off the heat and let the solution cool down.
4. Use a scrub brush or sponge to gently scrub away the burned stains.
5. Rinse the pan thoroughly with water.
6. If there are still stubborn stains, make a paste with baking soda and water and apply it to the stains. Let it sit for a few minutes before scrubbing.
7. Rinse the pan again and dry it thoroughly.
By following these steps, you can restore your burned copper bottom pan to its former shine and functionality.
Copper is utilized in the base of pans because it heats up rapidly and distributes the heat evenly over its surface. Copper-bottom pans can become burned if they are left on a burner for too long, left on a burner while empty, or catch fire. Burnt copper loses its ability to heat evenly and may leave a burnt taste on your food. However, instead of throwing away the burnt pan, try fixing it with simple cleaning methods.
Step 1
First, remove any burnt food from the inside bottom of the pan. Then, add two to three drops of liquid dish soap to the bottom of the pan. Fill the pan with hot water until the layer of food is covered. Mix in 2 tablespoons of baking soda. Allow the pan to soak for at least one hour.
Step 2
If the burnt food is still firmly stuck to the pan, try scrubbing it with a non-abrasive scrubbing pad. If needed, leave the pan to soak overnight. Afterward, scrub the food off the pan and rinse it with hot water. Dry the pan with a cloth.
Step 3
Next, turn the pan upside down to expose the burned bottom. Evenly spread a layer of tomato ketchup over the burnt copper bottom. Let the ketchup sit on the pan for one hour to allow the acids to break down the burned spots. Wash off the ketchup with hot water while using a non-abrasive scrubber to rub the surface of the pan’s bottom. Finally, dry it with a soft cloth.
Step 4
Fill a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 to 1/2 cup vinegar. Heat the vinegar in the microwave for 30 seconds on medium-high heat. While the vinegar is warming up, mix 1/2 cup table salt and 1/2 cup white flour in a separate bowl. Add the vinegar to the dry mixture until a thick paste forms. Spread the paste over the copper bottom of the pan and rub it into the bottom with a cloth. Allow the paste to dry on the pan. Then, wipe off the excess paste with a cloth and rinse the pan’s bottom with hot water.
Step 5
Finally, cut a lemon in half using a knife. Dip the cut surface of one lemon half in the remaining table salt. Rub the salted lemon over any remaining burnt or tarnished spots on the pan’s copper bottom until the stains disappear. Rinse the pan with hot water and dry it with a cloth.
