You'll find aluminum in a ton of your household items, especially in pots and pans. With time and use, aluminum can start to dull, tarnish, and just otherwise look... not so great. If you're ready to ...

Dear Mary: Why have my aluminum pans and cookware turned dark and become rough to the touch? I think the damage may be from the dishwasher. How can I restore my pots and pans that are 60 years old? — ...

Cleaning blackened, burned cookware doesn’t have to mean an arm-wearying afternoon of rigorous scouring. It doesn’t have to mean the use of harsh, toxic chemicals either. You probably already own ...

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