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February 1, 2015

CLEANING STAINLESS STEEL COOKWARE

Here are some suggestions from several users of stainless steel cookware on removing various types of stains. I suggest you try it on a small area first to see if you’re satisfied with the results.

• Dawn Power Dissolver works like magic on burnt cookware. It can be used on pots and pans, and it is especially useful on broiler pans. Spray it directly on the burnt pan, without adding water. It needs to be set aside for at least 15 minutes (or longer). If it's left long enough to dry, put it in the sink to soak. With very little extra effort, the pan shines like new.

• To remove burnt on matter from stainless steel pots, fill with water, add baking soda and then bring to a boil. The burnt stuff should float away.

• I clean my stainless steel pots by pouring lemon juice in them and swishing it around. Then wash as usual. Works every time with no problem or effort. As for the rainbow hue that usually comes from starch, such as cooking pasta in the pot, lemon juice works wonders!

• I use Kleen King on a damp paper towel after each use. After 50 years, today they look as good as the day I bought them.

• Baby oil works best on stainless steel appliances and smells much better than WD40.

• My stainless steel Cuisinart pans came with a recommendation to use Barkeeper's Friend, and now I use it for almost everything.

 

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