Love the warmth of brass, but worried about looking after it? Caring for your Paramparagat Upyogita brass cookware can fit comfortably into everyday kitchen life.
You will recognize the daily basics from hand-washing other cookware: clean gently, rinse and dry. Brass also benefits from occasional shine care, while tin-lined cookware needs re-kalai as its lining wears. A few simple habits make the routine easier.
For outer shine: BRASS PRO, following the pack instructions.
1. Wash gently and protect the kalai
Let the vessel cool before washing. Clean by hand with mild dishwashing liquid and a soft, non-abrasive sponge. Avoid wire wool, metal scrubbers, harsh scouring and scraping, especially on the silver-coloured tin lining.
For stuck food, soften the residue with warm soapy water inside the vessel, then lift it gently with the sponge. Avoid leaving the entire vessel submerged for long periods. Keep brassware out of the dishwasher.
2. Rinse, wipe dry and store
After rinsing away food and soap, pat the vessel dry with a soft cloth, including the rim, base and handles. Store it completely dry.
Drying helps reduce water marks and prolonged moisture exposure. Brass can still naturally darken with time: drying does not permanently prevent oxidation. A change in exterior shine is your cue for shine care, rather than a reason to give up on brass.
3. Bring back the outer shine with BRASS PRO
Our BRASS PRO Shine Powder helps clean suitable exposed brass surfaces and restore their natural shine.
- Follow the dilution and application directions printed on your pack.
- Apply to the suitable brass exterior and clean gently.
- Rinse thoroughly, wipe dry and store in a dry place.
Keep shine care separate from lining care. Do not use brass-cleaning powder on the tin lining. Plated, lacquered or protectively coated tableware may require different care; follow that product’s instructions before using a metal cleaner.
4. Know when your cookware needs re-tinning
Kalai is the tin layer on the inside of tin-lined brass cookware. It wears with use and can be renewed. Check the lining while cleaning: yellow brass showing through is different from the tin simply becoming darker.
When you notice exposed brass, contact us or a qualified kalai professional for assessment. Coin-sized exposed patches are a clear sign that re-tinning is due. Pause cooking in a vessel with worn-through lining until it has been assessed and renewed.
How soon re-tinning is needed depends on use and care. This step applies to tin-lined pieces; unlined products such as our brass tawa have their own care instructions.
5. Give your brass cookware a fresh start
You can have your cookware re-tinned by a local kalai professional or send it to Paramparagat Upyogita. We offer professional re-tinning and deep-cleaning services to refresh suitable cookware.
Contact our team with photographs of the vessel and its lining. We can guide you on the next steps, service charges and shipping arrangements before you send it.
Small cooking habits that help
- Use wooden utensils and avoid scraping the lining.
- Cook on a low flame and keep it beneath the base.
- Avoid heating tin-lined cookware empty or overheating it.
- Follow the instructions supplied with each product; pressure cookers also have their own operating and safety guidance.
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Choose a piece you love, build a gentle washing-and-drying habit, and reach out whenever you need care advice. We are here to help you enjoy your brassware beyond the first purchase.
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