I want to say thank you to all that helped me with the cleaning of my stainless steel pans. Now I know how to clean the inside of my pans, but now can anyone tell me how to clean the baked on grease and grime on the outside of my pans. I would like to see them shine again and be grease free on the outside of the pans. God Bless all of you great people.
Dont trying boiling bartenders friend to clean your pan. Turns out it seems to make a consentrated acid on the surface of the boiling water and it etchs an almost black line around the wall of the pan.
This Christmas I received my first set of stainless pots and pans as a gift from my mother. I was getting upset because no mater how much I scrubbed they still had what looked like water spots and burn marks on the bottom. I tried a powdered cleaner like you recommended and wow what a difference they are sparkling again. Thanks.
I want to say thank you for having this site. I was making apple butter and was using my cookware. The pan was "messy" and I didn't know how to clean it without ruining the finish. All these suggestions helped so much. I used the dryer sheet and I was amazed that this morning my pan was sparkling clean.
Best ever for removing burnt food that won't come off: Sprinkle pan with powder dishwasher detergent, boil for a few minutes, let stand and Voila! (Don't forget that pan on the stove, no idea what would happen)
Just removed some rock-hard burnt-on chocolate fudge from a stainless steel pan. Tried oven cleaner and baking soda. Didn't do much. Tried freezing the pan and the running hot water over it. That seemed to have possibilities so I got out the propane torch. gave it a couple passes and when it cooled, the crud flaked right off. Hope that helps.
I own Saladmaster stainless steel pots and pans which I purchased 53 years ago and they still look and shine like brand new. When I got them they told me the easiest way to keep them looking like new. Sprinkle the rinsed pot with any kind of powdered cleanser - it really doesn't matter which one - and then the secret is to use a paper towel, not a sponge or cloth, and then just rub until clean. I promise they will always shine like new. Today I just purchased a 16 piece set of stainless steel pots and pans as a wedding gift for my granddaughter and she is really excited about getting them. My daughter owns them also and hers are now 22 years old and still look like new!
Really burnt on gunk in the bottom like milk or blackened food can easily be cleaned out of stainless steel pots and pans by sprinkling baking soda in the bottom, covering with vinegar, let simmer with a little water for 5 min. let cool, scrub out with a vinyl scrubby, takes no effort at all. Works fabulously.
Use aluminium foil. My husband showed me this, it works. With no odors or hours of waiting. And you won't be afraid to cook food in them because of the POISON you put on them.
I was hard boiling eggs in a very small wolfgang puck pot, and forgot abobut it... when i went back, the eggs had exploded and the water burned off... I'm going to try a few things I see here for the inside, but any suggestion for what i can do for the burns on the outside of the pot? Thanks.
I have to agree with Gurth. I got a new set of Wolfgang Stainless for Christmas. When I put it out my old stainless looked horrible compared to the new ones. I tried everything to clean them, then I saw the oven cleaner from the dollar store under the sink I said what the heck and took them outside and sprayed them. It worked, they look like new again. I have them hanging beside my new stainless and I can't tell which are which. Do not use on aluminium. LOL, I learned the hard way. Hope this helps. PS, I did not leave it on overnight. Maybe 30 minutes but I kept respraying until they were clean. I will always keep oven cleaner on hand for this. Also be sure to wear gloves.
Spray with oven cleaner and let it sit overnight. Wash with hot water and soap. Repeat if necessary. This is guaranteed to work! Please ventilate well and DO NOT USE ON ALUMINIUM!!!!! Good luck from someone who had to learn the hard way.
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Request: Cleaning Stainless Steel Pans
Archived on 01/08/2007
Can anyone tell me how to clean my pots and pans that have burnt stains and gunk all over the bottom and sides. They are the stainless steel pans. I would like them to look like they did when I bought them. God Bless and have a very Merry Christmas.
Angelheart from Clyde, Texas
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RE: Cleaning Stainless Steel Pans
I have Wolfgang Puck's stainless cookware and love it but have the occasional accidental burn. Usually I will put some water in the pot as we sit down to eat and then when I'm ready to clean up the kitchen after eating the only thing I usually have to use is a stainless steel scrubber that I bought at WalMart. Look by the sponges - it is a scrubber that looks like it is made of stainless steel itself, though I'm sure it's nylon. Very rarely do I have to use any cleaner other than plain old dishwashing soap. (12/19/2006)
Bar Keeper's Friend! Very cheap, very fast, and keeps MY Wolfgang Puck stainless looking BRAND NEW. (12/19/2006)
By Cindy
RE: Cleaning Stainless Steel Pans
Try Greased Lightening, in the cleaning aisle of our local Wally mart (or other grocery, Home Depot store). For a really bad stain, rinse with hot water (I was always told it helps when polishing items, silver included) then lay down paper towels and douse with the cleaner, till nice and wet. P.S. Works good on grease stains and such on clothes. (12/19/2006)
By Michawn
RE: Cleaning Stainless Steel Pans
Use equal amounts of salt and baking soda just just enough water to make it like a paste. Let it sit in the pans a few hours then clean it like usual. I use this to clean my oven. The chemicals of cleaning products make my heart race so I use this very inexpensive cleaning solutation. (12/19/2006)
Tip: Cleaning Stainless Steel Cookware (Pots and Pans)
Archived on 12/19/2006
If you have stainless steel cookware, an easy way to clean stubborn stains (inside or outside) is to sprinkle the stain with cleanser, moisten a paper towel with vinegar and rub the cleanser around with the towel. Then wipe out with soapy water, rinsing good with clean water. Makes your pots shine! (and no more burned on gook!)
Judi
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Cleaning Stainless Steel Pots and Pans
For stainless steel pots and pans, boil water in pan on stovetop to loosen all stuck or burnt-on food particles. Bring it to a boil and use a spatula to work it, you may have to do this several times but it works. My grandmother taught me this years ago, before they invented teflon. They only had stainless steel and aluminum back then. Be sure NEVER to use abrasives on stainless steel. It will ruin it.
(06/28/2004)
By Cheryl Walton
RE: Cleaning Stainless Steel Cookware (Pots and Pans)
Sometimes for extra hard stains, I add a bit of baking soda to the water before boiling it. It comes off very easily. (06/28/2004)
By Beth
RE: Cleaning Stainless Steel Cookware (Pots and Pans)
Cheryl, I have had my stainless steel cookpots for over 30 years and when they get stained with carbon, I put them in a trashbag and add 1 cup of ammonia. Let stand for a couple of hours or overnight and when you take them out just rinse with hot water or lightly scrub with a soap pad. They still look like new. Hope this helps, Monika (06/29/2004)
By Purpledawn
RE: Cleaning Stainless Steel Cookware (Pots and Pans)
I use a nylon scrubbie, that is crochet from nylon netting. You can get get the pattern buy typing "scrubbies" on google. They are great for all kinds of kitchen and bathroom cleaning. (12/29/2004)
By Sarah
RE: Cleaning Stainless Steel Cookware (Pots and Pans)
The BEST I have ever used, and its very cheap, it is called Bar Keepers friend. It is in the cleaning supplies at your local walmart/grocery store. Just sprinkle it in your cooker, add a little water to make a paste & rub all over the cooker. Then rinse off & wash with dish liquid. It makes it shine better than anything I have ever used. (01/12/2006)
