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Aluminum cleaner. Make your own aluminum cleaner

This recipe will make your own aluminum cleaner that will remove tarnish and greasy film from cookware and surfaces.

To make 8oz/225g cleaner

• 8 tablespoons cream of tartar
• 8 tablespoons (baking soda) bicarbonate of soda
• 4fl oz/ 115ml white vinegar
• 4 tablespoons soap flakes

Combine the cream of tartar and baking soda in a medium-size bowl. Add the vinegar and mix until the ingredients form a soft paste. Add the soap flakes. Transfer to a jar or bottle with a secure lid and label it clearly.

To use, apply with a steel wool pad, then rinse off with warm water. Store out of the reach of children. It should keep for 1-2 years.

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Thank You Comments By: TipKing Just the recipe that I was looking for   oxidised Comments By: crimpy hope it works well on cast which has oxidised   aluminium shop fronts Comments By: yanto will this clean my shop front that is tarnished?   Aluminium Cleaner Comments By: Happy mum Absolutely brilliant, worked a treat. Thank you   ehm... Comments By: anon don't use steel wool on aluminium