Allister wrote:

> Ack! Did my houseguests ruin my AllClad LTD cookware set?!!

No.

>
>
> I have a set of AllClad LTD pots/pans. A while back we had some
> houseguests that were here helping us when our first child was born.
> They used the AllClad for cooking and also cleaned them after. They
> scratched the insides of all the pots and pans with who knows what.
> If you shine them in the light you can see all the scrub marks on the
> bottom and sides from when they were cleaned. When I rub my finger on
> them you can't feel them, nor can you feel the scratches if you run
> your fingernail across them. Are these things ruined or can I get my
> mirror finish back? I'd like to buy something kind of polish, sit
> down, and get these things back to the way they were when I bought
> them.

If you accomplish this, be sure to stop using them. Pots get scratches.
I'm rather proud of my heavily used pans. Means I'm a cooker, not a
looker.

> I was very distressed tonight when I learned they were all scratched
> up like this.

If that is so, I suggest you get rid of all mirrors. Seeing what 40
years'll do to your face is much more humbling.

> Also, why doesn't AllClad want you to put these LTDs in the dishwasher
> anyways?

It is the detergent.
blacksalt