How to Remove Rust from Pots and Pans

Gather up table salt, and a brown paper bag., Pour the salt in the rusted pan., Scour it with the brown paper., Season the pan to avoid future rust.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Gather up table salt

    The salt acts as a gentle abrasive, helping you to easily scrape up the rust without damaging the pan.
  2. Step 2: and a brown paper bag.

    Pour enough to lightly cover the area you need to rub off with a thin coating. , If the salt gets really rusty, dispose it and add fresh salt. , Pan seasoning is especially important for cast-iron pans, as it protects them and makes them easier to cook and clean in the future.
  3. Step 3: Pour the salt in the rusted pan.

  4. Step 4: Scour it with the brown paper.

  5. Step 5: Season the pan to avoid future rust.

Detailed Guide

The salt acts as a gentle abrasive, helping you to easily scrape up the rust without damaging the pan.

Pour enough to lightly cover the area you need to rub off with a thin coating. , If the salt gets really rusty, dispose it and add fresh salt. , Pan seasoning is especially important for cast-iron pans, as it protects them and makes them easier to cook and clean in the future.

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