Contents
How to Wash Pots and Pans
How to Wash Aluminum Pots and Pans
How to Wash and Season Cast Iron Pans
How to Wash Copper Pots and Pans
How to Wash Enamel Pots and Pans
How to Clean Nonstick Pans
How to Wash Stainless Steel Pots and Pans
How to Clean Baked-On Food From Pots and Pans
How to Clean a Burned Pot or Pan
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How to Wash Stainless Steel Pots and Pans
Despite its name, stainless steel actually can stain if washed the wrong way. To wash stainless steel correctly and avoid stains:
- Wash the pot or pan quickly after use. Don’t let it sit unwashed dirty for very long.
- Wash the pot or pan in warm, sudsy water. Many stainless steel pots or pans are dishwasher safe, but don’t assume that a pot or pan is dishwasher safe unless it explicitly says so.
- If washing it by hand, rinse and then dry it thoroughly.
Never soak stainless steel or let it remain wet for any length of time, as that can cause the metal to discolor or pit. You can sometimes fix discoloration by rinsing and then polishing it dry, but pitting is unfixable.
How to Remove Haze from Stainless Steel
Over time, a white hazy film can develop on the cooking surface of stainless steel pots and pans. To remove the film:
- Make a paste from a mixture of 3 parts baking soda to 1 part water.
- Apply the paste to the filmy areas with a clean cloth.
- Rinse with warm water.
- Dry thoroughly.
How to Clean the Copper Bottom of a Stainless Steel Pot
Many stainless steel pots have a copper bottom, since copper conducts heat so well. To maintain the copper’s even heat distribution, keep the copper clean by following the instructions for washing the exterior of a copper pot.
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