Jessica A asked:
I have a set of Cuisinart hard anodized cookware that is not supposed to go in the dishwasher. My cleaning lady has repeatedly put a few of these pots in the dishwasher, resulting in a chalky film depositing on the outside of the pans.
I have a set of Cuisinart hard anodized cookware that is not supposed to go in the dishwasher. My cleaning lady has repeatedly put a few of these pots in the dishwasher, resulting in a chalky film depositing on the outside of the pans.
Is there a way I can get rid of this? Or are the pans ruined?
Jax Cell Phones
The Mr Clean Magic Eraser truly is magic. My kids insist on putting my Farberware Millennium pots and pans in the dishwasher. The Magic Eraser takes off the residue and discoloration as well as annoying grease/oil spots. As an aside, I do insist that the kids clean the residue from the pots after they have put them in the dishwasher; funny thing, they have (mostly) stopped putting them in the dishwasher.
Posted by howmidoin? on June 22nd, 2009.
The chalky residue is from the reaction of the aluminum to the lye in the dishwasher detergent. The above answer may work with the magic eraser, or maybe the scrubby side of a scotchbrite. But repeated washings in the dishwasher will indeed ruin the pan over time, pitting the metal and corroding the aluminum. One run through the dishwasher voids most warrantees, so have a talk with that cleaning lady!
Posted by chefcherie on June 26th, 2009.