How do you restore shine to magnalite pots?

Pour some vegetable oil on a piece of cloth and wipe your pot with it. Place your oiled Magnalite in the oven and let it “bake” for a couple of hours. This is a great way to ensure the long lifespan and quality of your cookware.

Can you use oven cleaner on magnalite pots?

Magnalite is made with an aluminum/magnesium alloy. DO NOT use anything like oven cleaner or vinegar on them, it will ruin them further.

What happened magnalite cookware?

Magnalite pans and pots were taken out of production in 1996 and the Sydney, Ohio, factory that produced them was closed down. No new Magnalite cooking vessels have been made since, so the only way to buy them is used, from antique shops, estate sales, or online sellers.

How old is my magnalite cookware?

Magnalite cookware (cast aluminum cookware) has been around since 1934. Another name for the original design is WagnerWare. It is very durable and is made so from the casting process of magnesium/aluminum alloy. It has a bright, shiny appearance and conducts heat very well.