On some of my pans the copper ring has turned silver and I cannot get the copper color back with copper cleaner. Any suggestions?
281528
I have had a set of these for almost 9 years and they still look beautiful. I use an SOS pad to clean the copper rings and they look like new.
281529
I have not had this problem and have had these pots for years. I remember from Chemistry class in high school that Mercury (very dangerous) will turn copper silver colored. Could your pots have come in contact with Mercury?
281530
I use Barkeepers Friend on the entire pan every 2nd or 3rd use, and it has so far always turned the copper back to its original color/patina. High heat has caused my copper to turn light but the BF restores it every time.
281531
I use Amway metal cleaner and it shines both the stainless and copper to like new condition.
899058
Well, they definitely turn darker with use. Mine have not turned green. I suppose you could clean them with copper cleaner if you want the bright copper shine at all times. I like the darker look and have not used a special cleaner. I just make sure I hand wash and dry them very well.
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I haven't had a problem with that yet but I have heard the best product for cleaning these pans is a cleaner called Barkeep's Friend. I found it at Lowe's of all places.
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What did you clean in it?Did you try cleaning with a steal wool without soap on it. A fine grade. Can get it at any hardware store. Use dawn liquid dish soap.will have to scrub to remove black marks.The pot should be fine to use since you used dishwasher soap witch is used all the time for cleaning dishes you eat on.I have canning pots that change color because of chemical reactions and are fine just discolored.
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it will not turn the buttercream silver. even if you used the whole thing. I used it to add shimmer to a ann. cake but that's it. I tried to paint it on my piping and it just looked grey.
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I gave two of these as Christmas gifts, both recipients report that they have cleaned Silver, Gold and Rose Gold just fine. They love these jewelry cleaners. Everything sparkles! So far, no one has tried copper or brass in them tho. Hope this helps.
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Same thing happened to me. I was thinking I may have moved the ring slightly before the egg was cooked enough to be set. Also I washed carefully when through and now they keep getting a white powdery appearance on about half of the surfaces (inside and out)
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I found that cleaning my Cuisinart pan in the dishwasher turned the outside an ugly gray. I cleaned the outside using a retired green (Scotch) pad that had lost much of its scouring ability and the gray stuff came off easily. I no longer put the pan in the dishwasher and it cleans easily using a soft cloth and some of the green liquid dish detergent.
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Yes if real copper and no if varnished or coated. Remove varnish or coating first. Use the ball available from Amazon to breeze through the job. Green corrosion will remove with vinegar and water applied liberally, then Flitz away. You may find the corrosion has eaten through the copper leaving tiny pin holes, or more. Seal these after cleaning.
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I have used this product for many years with no problems. I clean some brass and copper mugs with this and no problem, but I do wash it off. Be sure to really dry your copper pieces thoroughly after cleaning - moisture will make them turn dark very soon. I dry the pieces clean and then I take a perfectly dry cloth and go over them again. Hope this answer your question.
1126609
You can get a copper cleaner. Don't use on the inside and make sure it isn't flammable.
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If you cleaned it you may have damaged the little silver disk on the bottom. I don't think there is a fix. I would let it dry out completely, then the next day fill it up again and let it sit for a few hours before you try turning it on again. I have had 1 break because I was not gentle enough when cleaning it. If there is a fix for damaging the little silver disk, I don't know what it is. Sorry I couldn't be more help.
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CV....i am so glad you asked. I had bought a cream copper cleaner especially for this sink. When i rubbed the cream on, the finish started to come off, leaving a shiny, uneven copper color in place of the beautiful patina. It was so bad, I ordered another sink (not the same one, but very similar copper with a rope design around the rim--i actually like it even more). I discarded the copper cleaner and have put the renaissance cream on the new sink to protect it. I haven't used ANYTHING to clean it, considering dawn or a mild soap. so, buyer, beware!!
1544731
There is a Wrights cream polish made just for silver that I would use instead. It works very well on silver as the copper one works on copper and brass.
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Well you don't have to polish them at all...but......they are showing signs of rust or something on them that can't come off...I am very disappointed with them I thought they would last forever...it is little marks on them that are very small but are permanent..I plan to get ceramic next time..I love the copper look but it doesn't work ..my last copper pans rusted on the bottom and that was worse...big rings every week on the counter...
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I'm not sure but it also did not clean silver well after soldering. I don't recommend it.
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Since I would never even think of putting mine in the dishwasher, I haven't had that problem. If I had done that, I might try baking soda or Bartender's Friend to see if either would remove any of the discoloration. Both are very fine abrasives which I find work well on my stainless steel sink. Also, a metal polish called MAAS works well on lots of metals, including sterling silver as well as stainless steel. Good luck.