Cleaning copper utensils with 5 practical methods

Cleaning copper utensils with 5 practical methods. Copper utensils are among the utensils that have long been popular among Iranian chefs. But today, the difficulty of cleaning these dishes has made them somewhat less used. Join us in this article to teach you how to clean copper utensils.

In this article from Orshid we teach you how to Cleaning copper utensils.

Cleaning copper utensils with 5 practical methods

Copper is one of the finest metals used in ancient times to make works of art, rare old coins and some chains. Copper is actually the oldest metal that people used to use nearly 10,000 years ago. The ancient Egyptians made tools such as water containers, hand mirrors and many practical tools from copper.

This metal has many uses and benefits in the modern world today. The unique composition of this metal makes it have the best performance in transmitting electricity. Brass and bronze are alloys made from this functional metal.

Chefs around the world value copper utensils; Because these dishes have the highest heat transfer rate among other dishes. In addition, the uniform heat of these dishes helps to cook food better and more evenly. Recent studies have shown that copper contains antimicrobials that kill microbes when they come in contact with them. This feature is another advantage of cooking with this type of dish. But maintaining the shine and cleaning of copper utensils using old methods can be a daunting task. Fortunately, with a few home remedies, the shine can be restored to copper dishes.

Cleaning copper utensils with home methods

Method one: Combine vinegar, salt and flour

A paste made from a combination of vinegar, salt and flour is one of the best ways to clean and whiten copper utensils. The salt in this compound helps the acidic properties of vinegar to pass through the rusty surface of the dish. Salt also acts as an abrasive. But the magic element of this compound is the flour that creates the abrasive effect and ultimately restores the shine to the copper utensils. You will need salt, flour, vinegar and a towel or kitchen towel to use this method.

• Pour some flour into a bowl.
• Add the same amount of salt.
• Add the vinegar until a smooth paste is formed.
• Combine the ingredients very well.
• Dip the surface of the copper dish into the dough using a brush.
• Allow to stand for 30 minutes.
• Using a towel, wipe the dough from the copper dish to remove all stains and the previous shine to appear on the surface of the dish.

The second method: lemon and salt

Lemon is one of the ingredients that is used in almost all washing and staining methods. It can be said that the combination of lemon and salt can remove any dark and dull stains. The acidic nature of lemon in combination with salt can prevent corrosion of surfaces and remove stains from dishes. You need lemon, salt and a towel to use this method.

• Cut the lemon in half and dip it in a bowl of salt until the surface is completely covered with salt.
• Rub a salted lemon on the copper surface to make a shiny metal appear beneath it.
• Do not forget that the lemon must be soaked in salt. So be sure to roll the slice of lemon in the salt container again and then drag it on the other parts of the container.
• Repeat this until the entire surface of your copper dish is black.
• After removing all stains, wipe the copper surface with a towel.
• Then repeat with a dry towel to make your dish shine.

Method 3: Vinegar and baking soda

If you do not have flour, you can clean your copper dish just by mixing baking soda and vinegar. Just rub a paste of vinegar and baking soda on a copper dish. All you need is vinegar, baking soda and a towel or napkin. (You can use salt instead of baking soda.

• Pour a little baking soda into a bowl.
• Add the same amount of vinegar.
• Mix the ingredients well to remove the bubbles.
• Brush the prepared dough on the dish with a brush until the surface is completely covered.
• Let the dough rest on the pan for 30 minutes.
• Wipe the dried dough off the dish with a clean towel.
• With the same towel, clean the entire copper surface to reveal the shine of the metal on the dish.

Method 4: Tomato sauce

You may think that using tomato sauce to clean copper utensils is not very effective, but it is not. The salt and vinegar in tomato sauce help to stain copper utensils. You can also make a natural polish with honey wax and olive oil to keep your copper dish shiny. This method is also used for polishing wooden surfaces. This method requires tomato sauce, olive oil (a tablespoon), beeswax (a teaspoon) and a towel or kitchen towel.

• Cover the surface of the copper dish completely with tomato sauce.
• Let the tomato sauce rest on the pan for an hour to take effect.
• Then wipe the tomato sauce off the dish with a clean cloth.
• Combine a tablespoon of olive oil with a tablespoon of beeswax and stir well.
• You can put the wax in the microwave or on the stove to soften it.
• Do not forget that the wax hardens quickly; Add the olive oil as soon as possible.
• Then completely cover the surface of the dish with this mixture.
• You can do this with a brush or linen cloth. Repeat this until the shine returns to your copper dish.

Method 5: Baking soda and lemon

The combination of lemon and baking soda is also effective in cleaning copper utensils. Baking soda acts as an abrasive agent and helps the acidity of the lemon to penetrate the surface of the copper dish. To use this method, you need lemon, baking soda and a towel or kitchen towel.

• Pour a little baking soda into a bowl.
• Take lemon juice and add it to make a smooth paste.
• Do not worry about gas and bubbles and combine the two ingredients very well.
• Brush the dough on the copper surface with a brush.
• Let the dough rest on the pan for 30 minutes. For a better effect, you can roll more dough on the dish after a few minutes.
• Then wipe the dried dough off the dish with a clean cloth.

A few important points

• You can use tartar cream instead of salt or baking soda in combination with lemon or vinegar.
• Excessive moisture causes blackening of copper utensils.
• These methods of cleaning copper utensils can also be used to clean other copper alloys, such as bronze and brass.
• Copper trim coated with special varnish is easily cleaned with dishwashing liquid.
• If you polish copper utensils with a kitchen towel and some vegetable oil, you will prevent the copper utensils from turning black in the long run.