Find out how to fix an oxidized KitchenAid attachment easily. No longer will you have to worry about handling the attachment and getting a grayish residue all over your hands and food. This easy process helps restore your attachment with simple cleaning solutions. Follow the process below, and enjoy your cleaner baking and cooking experiences. This post is all about an oxidized KitchenAid attachment.
I couldn’t take it anymore that every single time I changed my KitchenAid attachment or just took it off to be cleaned I was getting this gross residue all over my hands. If you are dealing with this as well, then you know my frustration. You are probably wondering why is a KitchenAid so expensive if this is continuing to happen. Well, I totally agree, but it is reversible.
It is a very annoying issue, and even though, I can just wash my hands, I’d rather avoid it. So, I tried researching what to do, and what really worked. Well, I tried a lot of different things, and this process below seemed to be the best routine.
You’ll get the results you want, and you will no longer deal with the oxidation mess.
This post is all about an oxidized KitchenAid attachment.
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Oxidized KitchenAid Attachment
With all of the use your KitchenAid gets, sometimes the attachments become covered in a grayish black residue. With all of that use it is definitely easier to just stick them in the dishwasher instead of washing them by hand.
The problem with that is that then oxidation takes place. They aren’t ruined by any means, but they are left with that yucky residue. This is more of annoyance then a major problem. However, if you want to fix that, you can follow these quick steps.
The reason this happens in the first place is due to the uncoated attachment being made of aluminum. No matter what you do, the beater will never look exactly the same as when you purchased it. Of course, who is looking at it that closely though?
On the up side, you will get your beater back into shape and without the gray dusty layer.
What Is Oxidation?
In this case, it is the deposit that forms on the surface of a metal as it oxidizes. This happens when an attachment is left to be cleaned in the dishwasher or it is over saturated for a long period of time in soap.
Your attachments are not ruined, and this process can totally be reversed.
Don’t sweat it, you haven’t ruined your beautiful KitchenAid Mixer.
How To Clean an Oxidized KitchenAid Attachment
Gather the Following Supplies
You’ll need a pot, white vinegar, a mixing bowl, Bar Keepers Cleanser, a stainless steel scrubber, a towel or papertowels, and water.
Oxidized KitchenAid Attachment
Step 1: Boil in Water and Vinegar
First, add two cups of white vinegar to the pot, and then cover the attachment with water. Boil in water for twenty minutes. It has such a clean scent to it. If you don’t like the vinegar smell, just light a candle or turn on your wax warmer during this step.
Step 2: Wipe It Off
Then, using a stainless steel scrubbing pad, scrub off as much of the residue as possible.
For other wonderful sponges and scrubbers, check out this post too. This post gives you ideas on how to use sponges in all areas of your home. You’d be surprised by the power of a sponge.
If you have a stainless steel sink, then use the leftover boiling water with vinegar and the scrubber to clean your sink. You will love the results.
Oxidized KitchenAid Attachment
Step 3: Let It Soak in Some Powder
Then, soak the attachment in water and a tablespoon of Bar Keepers Friend Multipurpose Household Cleanser for another twenty minutes.
You’ll want to just soak the most effected areas or the entire attachment. This is going to depend on whatever oxidation is left after you completed steps one and two. To test out where the oxidation still is, just wipe the attachment with a tissue or papertowel to pinpoint the problems.
I started using Bar Keepers around the house after I saw my mom use it on her porcelain sink. I love getting new cleaning supplies, and it just so happens that this cleanser helps reverse the oxidation process too.
Step 4: Rinse and Dry It Off
Then, rinse it off and dry the attachment. For this process, you can just use a towel or papertowels. You could even let it air dry as well.
You will notice a complete difference from when you started. It might not look brand new, but the attachment will be mess free.
How Do You Clean KitchenAid Attachments?
After all this, you might wonder how do you clean KitchenAid attachments? You might be a little annoyed that you can’t just toss them in the dishwasher.
It isn’t the end of your attachments though. You can complete those quick steps above and continue using your mixer.
You can hand wash your attachments with just dish soap and water from now on to avoid this again. Even if you are tempted, just leave them in the sink until you can get to them.
A Few Recipes for Your KitchenAid
For a few more reasons to make more use of your KitchenAid, check out the following recipes.
Check out these two ice cream ideas. One is for Strawberry Chocolate Chip Ice Cream and the other is for Pumpkin Caramel Ice Cream. Both of these ice creams are great paired with dessert or completely on their own.
These pie recipes are delicious. My kids love this Chocolate Ritz Cracker Pie. Also, this No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie is a fan favorite too. The Ritz cracker pie crust in the chocolate pie can be used for any pie that you are making. With the combination of Ritz crackers, butter, and sugar, no one will refuse a slice or two.
These desserts are delicious, and you can use your KitchenAid to make the process easier.
Obsolete Oxidation
Now that you removed the mess, enjoy your clean KitchenAid attachment.
For more cleaning tips, check out this page too.
For some KitchenAid hacks, check out this post as well.
This post is all about an oxidized KitchenAid attachment.
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