Discolored Stainless Steel Pans

By

Tekla

Vinegar works well too., and not harmful to the environment. You just have to let it soak a while. The discoloration is not going to hurt you anyhow. It just doesn't look as pretty. When I scour anything, sinks, toilets, bath tubs, stainless steel, I also use baking soda, natural and works great. I'm allergic to most cleaners so I have to find a more natural way.

I too am from MD, Linthicum.

By

Lilac

Rinse with vinegar. It neutralizes bleach

By

Deeli

I commend you for coming up with a solution for discolored cookware but we all need to become much more careful about harsh chemicals that we both breath and that can be digested because remnants remain in cookware after using (I am speaking first hand as recipient of health problems from both) ...

Anyway, it would be better to use good old fashioned non-toxic cleaners that will accomplish the same thing:

To protect aluminum cookware from discoloration, never wash it in a dishwasher or let it soak in soapy water for long periods of time.

If discolored, fill the pan with water, add 1 tablespoon cream of tartar or 1 tablespoon lemon juice per quart of water, and simmer until the discoloration is gone. Complete the process by scouring the pan with steel-wool and wash with dish soap.

Use a paste of baking soda and water used with a scouring pad.

By

OliveOyl

There is a powdered cleanser made for Stainless Steel that works very well. It's called Cameo; comes in a white plastic container. Costs around $2, I got it in my supermarket. I use it in my SS sink and in my cookware. Removes discoloration easily.