Care Wash with hot soapy water, using a scouring pad if necessary. Remove stains by boiling in a weak solution of vinegar or cream of tartar. As for aluminum. Pros Anodizing is an electrochemical process that gives aluminum a hard, dense oxide coating that resists corrosion. Cons Dishwasher detergents cause colored anodized aluminum pans to fade.
Care Wash with hot, soapy water.
Do not use scouring pads. CAST IRON Uses Pots, pans, griddles, grill pans, Dutch ovens, baking dishes. Pros Durable, strong, does not warp, conducts heat evenly and retains it well. Marvelous for long, slow cooking. Its density makes it slow to heat.