After leaving a small amount of oil to heat up in my Cuisinart frying pan a little bit too long, it left a large black and also brown oil stain. I tried everything suggested on how to remove the oil stain on my stainless steel fry pan and nothing worked. So I decided to try a razor blade scraper.
First I heated the pan slightly; I then applied a small amount of now abrasive powder. Using a gentle pressure I used the scraper and presto the oil stain was removed. It left small fine scratch marks, but it did not alter the cooking or cleanup. And the scratches became almost invisible after a few more usages. Thank goodness the black and brown oil stain was gone.
You can remove burnt oil marks from a stainless steel or aluminum pan much more safely by using a baking soda paste. Mix baking soda and water (just enough to form a paste) in a bowl. Then use either a wash cloth or a scrub brush to apply it to the pan. Scrub and allow the paste to sit. It may take several applications but eventually it will come off scratch free!
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Request: Burnt Oil on a Stainless Steel Pan (09/23/2009)
I have a burnt on food stain on my stainless steel pan from oil. I have tried baking soda, vinegar, simmering water with baking soda and vinegar and soapy water.
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Request: Burnt Oil on a Stainless Steel Pan
Archived on 09/23/2009
I have a burnt on food stain on my stainless steel pan from oil. I have tried baking soda, vinegar, simmering water with baking soda and vinegar and soapy water. Here is a picture of it below. I have also used a baking soda paste overnight twice now. I need help.
You can soak overnight with water and a fabric softener sheet. Then empty and sprinkle on Barkeepers friend and let sit 10 minutes and scrub well. It really does a fantastic job! Good luck. (08/12/2009)
This method works great for grills and may remove the burned on oil from your stainless steel pan. Place 1 cup of liquid dishwasher detergent and 1 cup of white vinegar along with your pan in a black plastic garbage bag. Let it sit in the sun for an hour or two. Then wash the pan and use an SOS or Brillo pad to scrub it clean. Make sure the detergent and vinegar get inside the pan. (08/17/2009)
Try using a lot of tomato ketchup to cover it and let it sit overnight, then scrub it off. Works on copper, so it might work on stainless steel, or boil some rhubarb in water for about an hour. Don't burn it. Cleans my pots so they shine. Good luck. (08/17/2009)
You can also try filling part way with water and bring to a boil. After a minute or two use a metal spatula to start scraping it off while the water is still boiling. You may need to do this a couple times but it has worked for me whether burned on food or oil.
If you use oven cleaner be sure afterward to soak with dish soap and hot water then wash well. (08/18/2009)
I used a "Mr. Clean" eraser. I know it says not to use on stainless steel but I didn't want to throw my pot away. It came out beautiful. I washed it real good with Dawn and hot water. (08/20/2009)
How do you clean burnt oil from a stainless steel pan?
Sy from Annapolis, MD
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RE: Burnt Oil on a Stainless Steel Pan
Greased Lightening, a cleanser in the cleaning aisle (also good for clothes and grease, but it's strong so spot test 1st). Also, you can try white vinegar and water, boil gently and try to loosen with a wooden spoon. But I find laying paper towels down, dousing with the cleanser, let sit over night and should wipe away. Good luck! (09/22/2006)
