# How to Clean Blackened Aluminum
Grease from food can burn or bake during cooking and blacken aluminum pans. Aluminum may also develop a black tarnish due to acids in foods, oxidation or exposure to extremely hot water in the dishwasher. You can restore blackened aluminum with baking soda and vinegar.
Things You'll Need
- White vinegar
- Baking soda
- Wooden spoon
- Nylon scrubber
Instructions
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Pour enough water in the aluminum pan to completely cover the black portions. Add 1 teaspoon vinegar for every cup of water you use.
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Boil the solution for 20 minutes and remove it from heat.
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Scrape the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen the black stain. Rinse the pan with cold water. If black stains remain, you need to use baking soda.
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Cover the stained portions with baking soda and scrub with a nylon scrubber. Rinse the pan with cold water and repeat until the pan is completely clean.
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