Here’s all you need to know about cleaning copper and what causes that dreaded tarnish. Why Do Copper Pans Need Polishing? It's pricey: Copper cookware is not cheap — in fact, it's very, very expensive. (Think of it as a true investment.) While many cheaper sets may be perfectly suitable pieces of cookware, most aren't made of true copper; they're "copper-inspired," meaning they're just made to look like copper. Instead, our pros suggest building your set one piece at a time with items like the Ruffoni Historia Hammered Copper Chef’s Pan or the Mauviel Copper Sugar Pot that are both ideal for gentle, responsive cooking. You should never clean copper pots in the dishwasher. The high-pressure water jets and dishwasher cleaning products can easily damage your copper cookware resulting in a tarnished surface. Cleaning copper pans by hand is a great method instead: hand washing your copper pots and pans is the best way to ensure that they remain in excellent condition for years to come. Do Not Use Abrasives

Juice your lemons and stir in a couple of tablespoons of baking soda until dissolved. Take a soft cloth, soak it in your lemon juice mixture and apply liberally to your copper pots. Rub the cloth gently over your pan’s surface to ensure full coverage with the solution. Rinse thoroughly, dry and polish with a lint-free cloth. Tips to Keep Your Copper Pans Looking Good The promo video shows cheese omelette, caramel, plastic being over-cooked and sliding off and a blow torch heating it to 350. T he next great thing about this copper frying pans is that they are easy to maintain. Not all copper pan sets are dishwasher-safe, but fortunately, this kit is. So, you can just put the pans into your dishwasher and relax. No more wasting your time on scrubbing.This is because copper is a reactive metal. Over time it reacts with its surrounding environment and becomes tarnished, even if you haven’t been using it. Slowly the copper surface of your pan will react with oxygen, creating a surface build-up of copper oxide.

Stainless steel pans are designed to last a lifetime, and won’t react with any food types. They’re also dishwasher safe. Stainless steel on its own is liable to hot spots, so copper or aluminium is usually incorporated into the base.Copper is a soft metal that can be easily damaged by abrasive substances. For this reason, you should avoid using any harsh cleaning agents or steel wool cleaning accessories. Doing so could easily scratch the finish of your copper pans. Clean Promptly After Use For the following locations next day delivery may take up to two working days: Aberdeen (AB 30-35, 41-54), Northern Highlands (AB 36-38, 55-56), FK (17-21), HS (1-8), IV (All), KW (0-14), PH (15-32, 34-48), Eire (Republic of Ireland) (EI (ZZ75) (All)), Glasgow (G 83), Guernsey (GY 9), Oban (HS 9, KA 28, PA 20-99, PH 33, 49-99), Isle of Man (IM (All)), Arran (KA 27), Orkney Shetland (KW 15-99, ZE (All)) and Cornwall (TR 21-25).