Dark Blue Stains on a Stainless Steel Pan

I got busy and forgot a small stainless steel sauce pan on the stove. It is the heavy duty kind called Lustre Kraft. It was on the burner with nothing in it for quite a long time before I noticed it. When I finally took it off the burner, it was very discolored, not burnt, however. I tried cleaning it with soft scrub and I thought the stain was gone, but when it dried, the stains are still there, like dark blue and dark stain. How can I clean it and get it back to the shiny stainless steel color again?

Thanks for your help.
Linda

Answers:

Dark Blue Stains on a Stainless Steel Pan

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser! I used it on my pans. It makes them shiny and looking new. Just try it, you will be shocked! (08/21/2005)

By crystal

Dark Blue Stains on a Stainless Steel Pan

I used Stainless steel cleaner, and it came right out. Thanks for the tip, however.

Linda (08/22/2005)

By Linda Watters

Dark Blue Stains on a Stainless Steel Pan

For any pan that has been stained, especially white porcelain, rub the spot with toothpaste or with baking soda. Let dry overnight. Wash in hot soapy water and dry as usual. Always works for me. (08/31/2005)

By Walker

Dark Blue Stains on a Stainless Steel Pan

We've done this too. Borax works great for this also. The bottom of the pan is like a mirror again. (02/21/2009)

By Monica

Dark Blue Stains on a Stainless Steel Pan

Put a couple spoons of baking soda and some water, bring to a boil, and then rinse and dry. Most of the stains should come out. (03/01/2009)

By Sabby