Cleaning tin discoloration on copper/tin lid
I have a tin-lined copper sauce pan from Rameria Mazzetti, which I love, but I notice the tin discoloring. I have read that it is normal that the tin becomes dull/gray when you cook in it.
My question concerns the lid: it has gotten some weird brown patterns after cooking with it a couple of times. Is this normal? Can it be cleaned without damaging the tin layer? A wipe with a sponge and soap doesn't do anything.
Best Answer
Well you can clean the copper and the tin with some tamarind, it is a trick we use in our home to clean the copper and brass vessels and they come out to be very clean. Your may notice discoloration again in some 20 or 30 days after cleaning but then you can clean it again! Just wet the cleaning surface with some water and apply tamarind or simple tamarind paste to it, then simply scrub it with a normal scrubber and wash it.
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Combine lemon juice (or vinegar) with baking soda and stir until mixed completely. Apply to the surface and buff in a circular motion using a soft, clean cloth, then rinse and dry. Apply a layer of ketchup to your copper pan and rub across the surface.How do you restore oxidized tin?
Mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda and 1 cup hot water to create a paste for larger tarnished areas of your tin. Apply the paste onto specific areas and allow it there for a few minutes before lightly scrubbing it with your rag.How do you remove oxidation from copper?
Mix 1/4 cup salt, 1/4 cup flour and enough vinegar to make a thick paste. Use a soft cloth to rub the paste on the surface of the copper. Buff the copper item until it shines. Rinse with warm water and dry thoroughly.How do you clean tin plated copper?
Sea salt works best, as it doesn't contain additives that will scratch copper (beware of silicates). Smooth this paste over the copper parts of your pan, and allow it to sit for a few minutes. After allowing it to sit, rub the mixture into the pan and then wash it once again with warm water and dish soap.How do you clean a tin-lined copper kettle?
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