You may be inclined to immediately go for a heavy-duty scouring pad or steel wool pad to get heavy, burnt-on stains off your pots and pans, but you may be doing more harm than good. These products are often too abrasive for stainless steel and can damage the surface of pans.
The safest way to get stained stainless steel pans back to their original shine is by using a dedicated stainless steel cookware cleaner. If you use a store-bought cleaner, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions and make sure that the product you use is safe to use on cookware, not just stainless steel appliances. Some stainless steel appliance cleaners often leave behind a protective coating that is not food-safe.
What You’ll Need:
Stainless steel cookware cleaner or baking soda
Non-scratch sponge
1. Add water to the pot or pan, place it on your stove and bring to a boil. Allow the water to boil for a few minutes then turn off the flame and use a wooden spoon to scrape away any stuck-on bits of food inside of the pot.
2. Make a paste with your favorite stainless steel cleaning powder or baking soda and water. Allow the pan to completely cool, then pour a bit of the cleaner or baking soda right inside the pan and add just enough water to form a paste.
3. Use a sponge to spread the paste and scrub the pan. Unlike with stainless steel appliances, you don't have to scrub cookware in the direction of the grain. Scrub in a circular motion and work the paste into all parts of the pan.
4. Rinse and dry the pan thoroughly. After you are satisfied with your scrubbing, rinse the paste off of your pan well and dry with a towel to prevent water spots.
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