1. To remove mineral buildup from your aluminum pots and pans, fill
them with water and add a few tablespoons of vinegar. Bring this to a
boil, then remove from the stove and rinse with cool water.
2. To keep your pots free from mineral deposits, add 1 ts of vinegar
to the pot each time you use it. The small amount won't affect the
taste of what you're cooking but it will keep you from having a
buildup problem in the future.
3. To clean the burned-on mess in the bottom of the broiler pan
simply mix 2 cups vinegar with 1/4 cup sugar and add it to the
still-hot pan. Let the mixture soak for an hour, then clean as usual.
4. If you haven't used your favorite iron skillet in a while because
it's covered with rust, fill the skillet with 1/4 cup each of vinegar
and water. Put the skillet on the stove and bring to a boil. Once
it's reached the boiling point, turn the heat down and continue to
"cook" for another half hour. Pour out the water and wipe the rust
away with a clean cloth or paper towels.
5. Keep your copper pots looking like new by making a vinegar paste.
Mix equal parts flour and salt, then add just enough vinegar to make
a thick paste. Use a clean cloth to rub the paste onto the copper and
let sit for five minutes. Rinse with cool water and dry with a clean
cloth.
6. To keep your copper pots shiny between uses, wipe them down with a
solution of vinegar and salt.
