How to clean stains from anodized aluminum pans?
I've baked some pie on my anodized aluminum pie pan but things went awry, and some dough was stuck to the pie in the end; I assume it was overbaked? I could remove the pieces but stains were left behind. Here are pictures:
Are these stains a big deal? Do they mean the pan or anodization has been damaged? What can cause them, or how to avoid them?
I've looked around on how to clean and remove these stains, but have found contradictory advice on using baking soda, or other methods.
Is it possible to remove these stains, and if so, how?
Best Answer
This looks like you are starting to getting a layer of polymerized oil on the pan, like the seasoning on a cast iron pan.
I wouldn't try removing it. The usual methods are either using a strong base (which works really well) or mechanical forms of removal, which are less effective. But the strong base will corrode your pan, and the mechanical removal will scratch and damage the anodized layer.
You can try the baking soda, but it is so weak a base that it is unlikely to have much of an effect.
I would just continue to use the pan as it is.
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How do you get stains out of anodized aluminum?
Use an abrasive cleaning technique with a gentle soap. An abrasive cleaning sponge with mild dish washing liquid can work well. Do not use harsh acidic or alkaline cleansers because they may destroy the finish. Use solvents with care as they may stain the finish.Can you scrub hard anodized cookware?
Instead, hard-anodized cookware should be cleaned by hand using a normal, mild dish soap and warm water. If you have to scrub, use a dish sponge, dish cloth or nylon pad. If you don't like water spots, you can dry your hard-anodized cookware after you wash it.How do you clean anodised frying pans?
Anodized cookwares are more commonly called hard-anodized cookwares.How do you get stains out of Calphalon pans?
Just take a tablespoon of baking soda and add a teaspoon of water to it. Create a paste and apply it all over the burnt, stained spots. Then leave the pan for 20 minutes. After that use a soft silicone scrubber and scrub the pan carefully.Cleaning the exterior of your Calphalon Hard Anodized cookware
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Answer 2
I sometimes spray Coca-Cola to wash such stains. It works!
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