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What's the best way to clean burnt copper cookware?

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Fill a pot with water and add a cup of white vinegar and a tablespoon of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil and mix the solution thoroughly. Submerge the cookware Remove the item and rinse it under water. You can also drop the item is a solution of lemon juice and a tablespoon of salt. If it is a really large item, you can use a brush to gently scrub areas that need special attention.

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How do I remove burnt plastic from steel?

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I use a propane torch to burn off the material. If I wind up heating a drill bit until it glows red, I quench it in water to retail all its hardness. Otherwise I let it air cool. If this happens often consider plastic-specific tools and techniques, and avoid getting melted plastic on steel.

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How do I get burnt fruit and sugar from a pan?

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If you let it soak in hot soapy water overnight, in the morning it should come off when you wash it.

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My enamel skillet has black flame marks on the side of it. I have tried salt and baking soda to clean it to no avail. Do you have any suggestions?

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Use vinegar, Dawn and hot water. Let it soak for a few hours or all night. It works wonders.

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How do I remove stains from boiled water in a steel pot?

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Fill it full of white vinegar and let it sit overnight. Scrub any remaining stains with the vinegar still in the pot, then drain and rinse.

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