How can I get my pans shiny and sparkly?

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Hi all,

Having a new kitchen but no budget for new pans. The ones we have are silver with a copper bottom but they look dreadful after a decade of dishwashering. Is there anything I can do to make them all shiny?

Good scrub with Barkeeper's Friend might help.

Not heard of that @blackforestcake will hunt some out. Thank you

Second Barkeepers Friend. Get the cream not the spray. And don't put your pans in the dishwasher.

I buy BF from Lakeland BTW.

For the copper bottom, try Ketchup. It really does bring it up bright and sparkly.

I must try that. I have heard that it works

Brillo pads are best

Don't they scratch the pans?

They don't scratch mine. They're the only thing that works when I've burnt something

Ketchup on the bottoms! Genius!

I’ve got some Brillo pads (I burn stuff on a regular basis)

Place in a bowl with washing powder ie. the stuff you wash clothes with rather than dishes!

Astonish paste from poundshop brings them up a treat.

Some Ariel or similar bio detergent in the pan with some water, heat up, turn off heat and leave for a while. That usually works.
Also agree with Astonish paste.

Thanks everyone!