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- months of pure mineral oil.
- Non-stick cookware (Teflon, ceramic, etc.)
- Why: The cleaner disrupts the coatings and causes peeling.
- Instead: Use a soft sponge with mild soap; avoid steel wool.
- Insulated beverage containers (Yeti, Hydro Flask, Thermos)
- Why: Heat damages vacuum seals; seals trap dirt.
- Instead: Body washed by hand; clean the lids and gaskets separately with a bottle brush.
- Aluminum baking molds and pans
- Why: The detergent reacts and leaves dull, dark or pitted surfaces.
- Instead: Hand washed with a mild detergent (Bar Keepers works well).
- Copper cookware
- Why: Loses its shine, darkens, may contain metal.
- Instead: Wash by hand; polish with lemon and salt or copper cleaner.
- Fine porcelain and tableware with a metal rim
- Why: Gold/platinum fades; fine glazes crack.
- Instead: Gently wash in warm, soapy water and dry with a lint-free cloth.
- Crystal and hand-blown glass
- Why: Heat causes cloudiness or cracks.
- Instead: Wash
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- Copper cookware
