How to Fix Tarnished Electric Stove Pans

Don’t be tempted to wrap the drip pans in your electric burners with aluminum foil. This may seem like a clever way to keep the pans spotless and save cleaning time, yet the practice can damage your stove. Aluminum foil used on a burner creates reflective hot spots, which stress the heating element and shorten its life. Instead, regularly clean and remove tarnish from the pans using a little scrubbing power.

Things You'll Need

• Baking soda
• Cup
• Cloth

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Pour baking soda into a cup.

   • 2

     Add a little water to the baking soda and stir. Use just enough water to make a paste, the consistency of toothpaste.

   • 3

     Scrub each pan, using the baking soda paste and soft cloth. Do not use an abrasive cleaner or pad.

   • 4

     Rinse each pan with water and towel-dry.