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We’ll offer two options here, a DIY hack, and a commercial cleaner.
Once again, the supplies you’ll need are likely already in your possession: dish soap, olive oil, mineral oil, or baby oil, paper towels, and a couple of micro fiber cloths. These items will help polish your stainless steel cookware and remove any pesky water spots.
- Soak and wring out a micro fiber cloth under warm water and then squirt a little dish soap into the cloth. Wipe the pans in the direction of the grain of the stainless steel (Look closely–it’s there.)
- Rinse the soap out of the cloth, and then wipe the pans clean with the same cloth.
- Pour about 1/2 TBLS of your chosen oil into the second micro fiber cloth, and once again, wipe the oil onto the pans in the direction of the grain.
- Wipe the pans down with one or two paper towels.
Pro Tip: Use this inexpensive DIY cleaning hack on your stainless steel appliances, too.
Brillo® Cameo Aluminum and Stainless Steel Cleaner is a great commercial option if you’ve got better ways to spend your time than meticulously buffing your stainless steel pans. But hey, if you love meticulously creating a spotless kitchen with gleaming pans and razor-sharp knives and dishtowels bleached to a blinding white, we won’t tell.3. Frequently Asked Questions
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The big moment is here: your new stainless pans have arrived. Together with your knives, your favorite seasoned cutting board, the perfect hot sauce or Irish Stew recipe and maybe a favorite playlist cued up, you’re ready to cook.
First things first–clean your new pans with liquid dish soap and hot water and (always) dry them thoroughly to remove water spots. As you buff those pans to a glossy sheen you may be wondering how to clean stainless steel pans after cooking? Or if you can ruin a stainless pan? Are there good or bad stainless steel cleaners? Yikes. Come to think of it, you have a few older stainless steel pans in the cabinet that could use some love…where to find answers?
Can you ruin a stainless steel pan?
No, not really, though you’ll need to employ a little elbow grease for the toughest stains.
Can you remove stains from stainless steel?
Yes. Make a paste of baking soda and water (the consistency of toothpaste works well). Use a sponge to cover the stains with the baking soda paste, and let the solution sit on the scorched areas for 15 or 20 minutes.
Does vinegar damage stainless steel?
Emphatically, no. Household vinegar is a fantastic stainless steel cleaner.
What natural cleaners are there for stainless steel?
In addition to vinegar, baking soda works wonders, as does salt and lemon juice.
Is there a cleaner that should not be used on stainless steel?
Yes. For this job, steer clear of abrasive cleaners and scrubbers, like steel wool and copper brushes, both of which will permanently damage a stainless steel finish. Ditto silver polish.
How do you make stainless steel look new again, and what polishes stainless steel?
Clean pan with dish soap and go with the grain and then pour about 1/2 TBLS of your chosen oil into the second micro fiber cloth, and once again, wipe the oil onto the pans in the direction of the grain.
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Written by Jennifer DeBell
Jenny believes there’s nothing better after a long day of writing than coring apples for a mile-high pie.