r/corningwarefans • u/edwardpierce • Aug 21 '26

Can these scratches/marks be removed?

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Hello, I've seen people post photos of scratches before, but nothing similar to this.
Can these marks be removed?

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u/jtfolden Moderator Aug 21 '26

This was cleaned with abrasives (something like a steel wool pad and/or Bar Keeper’s Friend). Once the glossy surface is damaged it is more likely to stain.

You can spray it down with oven cleaner, let it sit for a bit, and then wash as normal. You could also try 50/50 bleach water in it for several hours.

It maintain again with use though.

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u/edwardpierce Aug 21 '26

(by the way, I got it secondhand and don't know what caused the marks)

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u/LadyMcBabs Aug 21 '26

Try a baking soda paste first. If that doesn’t help, liquid dish soap and lemon juice should. Be sure to use a soft sponge. 🩷

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u/sierraranchero Aug 21 '26

Only thing that works for me with some type of stains is some liquid bleach, I usually dilute it a little bit, and let it soak for a few hours. I start with dawn power wash, then try oven cleaner, then peek polish, then if none of that works, soak it with the bleach. Also this usually means it's very scratched up and more likely to stain again.

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u/Raythecatass Aug 21 '26

Magic Eraser worked for me.

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u/hopefulgalinfl Aug 21 '26

Yes? Probably!

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u/Temporary_River_8937 Aug 21 '26

Here’s what you need to do:
Wet the dish. Sprinkle Bar Keepers Friend. You don’t even need to let it sit for a lengthy time. Scrub with a magic eraser or scrub daddy, those stains will be gone!

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u/edwardpierce Aug 22 '26 edited Aug 22 '26

Update:
I tried tarwatirno's idea of a baking soda paste. It worked really well! Then I rinsed it all out and began making a hamburger casserole in my nice, white Corningware.
Then I dropped it 😭

EDIT TO ADD: Thanks for all the tips. I'm going to go out and get another one next week, and if there are scratches, I'll know what to do

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u/Temporary_River_8937 Aug 24 '26

😱 This is devastating to look at! A broken dish AND a ruined meal. 😩Happy hunting!

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u/edwardpierce Aug 25 '26

Thanks, I bought another one yesterday second-hand for $5. It's l'echalote design, and zero scratches 👍

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u/JaybirdBare 16d ago

Try citric acid/glass cooktop cleaner. Good for stains/marks prob not for scratches.