Removing Burns from Stainless Steel Pan

RE: Removing Burns from Stainless Steel Pan Post By Julia (Guest Post) (08/23/2008) I burned tomato soup in my stainless steel sauce pan and tried everything I knew to do. I had already tried the barkeeper's friend, and it got rid of a lot of it, but a quarter sized piece would not come out. I found this site and tried the white vinegar, and it worked. It took about 10 minutes or more before it started working, but it finally did. Thanks! I've had the set of pans for over 30 years now, and wouldn't trade them for anything. Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Burns from Stainless Steel Pan Post By Carrie. (Guest Post) (04/20/2008) Funny, I did a search for this on google cuz I have a pan that is burnt from jam too! I ruined a perfect batch of strawberry jam =( Thanks for the tips, I will try them! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Burns from Stainless Steel Pan Post by jess_admin (680) | (03/04/2008) Profile | Blog! | Contact (submitted via email) I was frying some steak in a stainless steel frying pan. just used a little spam spray but it burnt the bottom of the pan. tried using Brillo with no success. soaking did not work either. any suggestions on how to get the black burnt pan clean? Robert Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Burns from Stainless Steel Pan Post by jess_admin (680) | (02/14/2008) Profile | Blog! | Contact (submitted via email) Hey there, was interested that you burnt jam. I have burnt marmalade and, like you have thick tar like crust on bottom of my best pans. Did you ever manage to get it clean and, if so, please tell me how! Susan Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Burns from Stainless Steel Pan Post By julie (Guest Post) (11/26/2007) I was recently steaming some vegetables in my brand new lagostina cookware...the bottom pan ran out of water and the bottom of the pan (inside and out) turned black. I have been able to wash some of the black off, but I am left with a "embedded" black stain. I have tried, soaking it, boiling water in it, lemon juice, coke....any other ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thankyou Report Spam or Abuse stainless steel pot turned blue Post By May (Guest Post) (11/11/2007) I washed my EXPENSIVE stainless steel pot then left it on low heat stove to get it dried but forgot all about it. It was burned. I tried my best to get it cleaned. I see blue spot on the inside. Is it safe to use the pot again? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Burns from Stainless Steel Pan Post by Cait Don (2) | (11/01/2007) Contact About removing stains from the outside of the pan, just do whatever you would for the inside, but in a pan or bowl large enough to fit your stained pan inside of. If you prefer to soak it in a solution, fill a bowl (or sink, if it is a wok etc.) with the solution and place your pan inside; likewise, if you prefer to simmer a solution, do so in the larger pan and let your burned pan sit in the simmering solution. Hopefully it works for you! Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Burns from Stainless Steel Pan Post by Cait Don (2) | (11/01/2007) Contact I read the first few posts and didn't have any of the things suggested to remove stains (university student...) so I just simmered white vinegar in the pan and gently stirred the bottom with a dish scrubber (the kind with a handle and bristles). The burns bubble and loosen quite quickly. It was my roommate's pan and I burnt it horrifically and had it back in the cupboard, spotless, all before she was out of the shower! Very effective. (Don't lean over the pan when the vinegar is evaporating, or you get a "cutting onions" response!) Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Burns from Stainless Steel Pan Post By Charles (Guest Post) (10/19/2007) All of this is great info but what about the outside of the pan? Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Burns from Stainless Steel Pan Post By Carolyn (Guest Post) (09/21/2007) I have used a number of the above tips over the years, but when I purchased a very expensive set of pans after I had retired I learned some things. One is the cleanser that they sent with the pans..."Bar Keeper's Friend". It is a very fine scouring powder. When I burned some veggies in olive oil the other day I first put a couple inches of water, shook in a generous 2-3 Tbs. Baking soda and brought it to a boil. After letting it cool, emptying it and using a "non scratch" pad I still had stains. The Bar Keeper's Friend on a dampened paper towel shined it right up. I always towel dry after the final rinse to keep spots off. Report Spam or Abuse Removing Burns from Stainless Steel Pan Post By Angela (Guest Post) (08/06/2007) Re: Using stainless steel cleanser on pots. On the cleanser itself it says not to use on food surfaces (inside of pot). Tried it anyway. Very oily and strong smelling, probably petroleum based. This will come of in the dishwasher, but didn't take the stain (under the scorch off) in any case. Re: Coke This did not take off stain either inside, or out. Re: Dishwasher soap boiled in the pot Again, takes off the scorched material, but not the stain. I'm going to try baking soda and vinegar Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Burns from Stainless Steel Pan Post by claygal01 (1) | (07/02/2007) Contact I have always wet the burned area and sprinkled baking soda on it and made a light paste and let it set over night and the next day, it is so easy to clean. The burned food comes right off with the baking soda. Hope it works for you. :) By Brenda Report Spam or Abuse RE: Removing Burns from Stainless Steel Pan Post by Anonymous (32) | (04/16/2007) Profile | Contact I was going to suggest the same thing as Cheryl, although I admit to using SOS pads on my stainless. I've never had a problem with doing that. Report Spam or Abuse Request: Removing Burns from Stainless Steel Pan Post by lewis_admin (1320) | (04/16/2007) Profile | Blog! | Contact I have burnt jam in my stainless steel boiler. How do I remove the hard burnt crust from the bottom of my pan without damaging the stainless steel? Michael Clarke Answers: RE: Removing Burns from Stainless Steel Pan I have used very fine emery paper to clean the interior and exterior of stainless steel pans. Use with mild soapy water. You may purchase emery paper at a Hardware store...could not find what I needed in the larger discount centers. Cannot remember the grade; but if you tell them what you are going to do and they will know. It worked for me and hope it does for you. (06/16/2004) By Shirley Little RE: Removing Burns from Stainless Steel Pan On Stainless Steel you cannot use anything that will marr the finish. The best way I have found was put water in the pan and let it loosen by heating the pan on the stovetop and letting it come to a boil, it usually loosens all the burnt food and particles. You may have to do this several times but it will come clean. My grandmother taught me this years ago before they had teflon on pans and it was all aluminum or stainless steel back then. (06/18/2004) By Cheryl Walton RE: Removing Burns from Stainless Steel Pan Boil about 1/2" water in the pan then take off heat and add some automatic dishwashing soap - the powder kind does the best. Let it soak overnight and it should come right off in the morning. (06/19/2004) By Toni K. Removing Burned Food Burned on food on your cookware? Don't reach for the scouring pads. Wet them down and sprinkle heavily with baking soda and leave for a few minutes. The grime should come right off! (03/06/2005) By Liz RE: Removing Burns from Stainless Steel Pan Use finishing grade (#0000) steel wool pads & a cleanser like Bon Ami, Barkeep's Friend, or Saladmaster's Glo. Wash the pan with hot soapy water, rinse well; sprinkle the cleanser on the hot wet surface; rub gently with a circular motion until the stainless steel is shiny. For really bad or stubborn burns, add vinegar & water to Glo to make a soft paste; gently rub the discolored area; let stand about 5 minutes; wash, rinse & dry. (I cleaned a set of pots and skillets that a widower used for 11 1/2 years - with really burned on grease & scorches!); now they look like new. $40 for Glo, new handles, the #0000 & (literally) weeks of elbow grease as I watched TV after supper. The result is a complete set of cookware that costs over $1,000 today, and will be an heirloom, (b):o)(/b) PS: Auntie would be proud if she could see it! (08/19/2005) By D RE: Removing Burns from Stainless Steel Pan Buy stainless steel cleanser at your grocery or hardware store. It's next to the silver polish. Works by chemical reaction. soak the pan overnight in soapy water boil a lot of water in it and change the water a few times to see what can be loosened scrape the bottom with a steel spatula (do #2 and 3 a couple of times) soak some more get steel wool and use it with a lot of pressure in circular motion, up and down and sideways in a mostly dry pan when you have gotten out as much messas you can use the stainless steel cleanser. We had to do this yesterday to remove burnt olive oil that scorched a pan. (08/19/2005) By Holly RE: Removing Burns from Stainless Steel Pan Put a dryer sheet in it filled with hot water and let it soak overnight.. It should come right out. (09/27/2005) By Tracy RE: Removing Burns from Stainless Steel Pan I have had a similar problem. I have been soaking and working on my 30 year stainless steel pot for four weeks now. I recalled what my dad said to do. He was a Marine in WWII and no doubt had to perform KP duty at one time or other. I have been boiling the pot with lots of distilled vinegar for about an hour while cooking supper. I occasionally scrape at the scorched crud with a meat fork. The pan is as good as new. No scrubbing. No stain. Why didn't I do this earlier. (02/27/2006) By Quinn R RE: Removing Burns from Stainless Steel Pan The easiest and quickest way to remove burns from a pan is to add coke. Cover the entire burn in any type of coke and leave to soak for 30 mins or so. Then remove the coke and wipe/scrub clean depending on the amount. Works every time (08/15/2006) By Natalie RE: Removing Burns from Stainless Steel Pan Scrape out as much of the dirt as possible with a wooden spoon, rinse and dry. Spray thickly with Oven Cleaner and let it sit overnight with the lid on. Repeat until the pot is clean. (10/05/2006) By Carol Churchill Report Spam or Abuse