THE CLEANING OF COPPER EQUIPMENT – NABTEB QUESTION

1. There must be two large sinks in which the pots may be completely immersed. The water in one sink should be capable of being raised to boiling-point.

2. All dirty pans should be well soaked for a few minutes in boiling water to which a little soda has been added.

3. They should be well scoured, using either a brush or wire wool or similar agent with a scouring powder.

4. The pans are then rinsed in clean hot water and placed upside down to dry.

5. The copper surfaces, if tarnished, may be cleaned with a paste made from 1/3 silver sand, 1/3 flour mixed with vinegar; the pans are then thoroughly rinsed and dried.