How Do You Clean Stainless Steel Cookware?

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Permalink Reply by RandiBrown on September 13, 2010 at 8:53am

Here Joanne, try this link...it has lots of ways to clean your pots and pans! Let me know how you like them, I need new pans and want to get away from the non stick stuff but am leary of ss... http://www.rd.com/home-garden/20-ways-to-easily-clean-pots-and-pans... And this link too, the both are helpful :) http://www.ehow.com/how_172266_clean-stainless-steel.htm Here's a quote comment from one of those links "The most helpful tip about cleaning any quality cookware is, wipe the pan with a wet soapy cloth while it's still hot. Don't let the pan cool down first. But be careful, because, of course it's still hot. If you still have some discoloration or stubborn spots, Bar Keepers Friend is the best product I've ever found. Also, use Dobie pads with it. Works like a charm." l Hope it helps!

Permalink Reply by Joanna on September 26, 2010 at 10:01pm

Hi Randi!, thanks so much for your info! the site http://www.rd.com/home-garden/20-ways-to-easily-clean-pots-and-pans... is very useful! I haven't tried vinegar yet but I will do that and see. It seems to be pretty easy and the good thing is it is quite a natural material because I am worried about using more cleaners on cookware...
Another thing I am using is simple nylon pads which don't scratch the stainless steel surface.
Oh btw, so you are thinking of getting stainless steel cookware as well?

Joanna

RandiBrown said:

Here Joanne, try this link...it has lots of ways to clean your pots and pans! Let me know how you like them, I need new pans and want to get away from the non stick stuff but am leary of ss... http://www.rd.com/home-garden/20-ways-to-easily-clean-pots-and-pans... And this link too, the both are helpful :) http://www.ehow.com/how_172266_clean-stainless-steel.htm Here's a quote comment from one of those links "The most helpful tip about cleaning any quality cookware is, wipe the pan with a wet soapy cloth while it's still hot. Don't let the pan cool down first. But be careful, because, of course it's still hot. If you still have some discoloration or stubborn spots, Bar Keepers Friend is the best product I've ever found. Also, use Dobie pads with it. Works like a charm." l Hope it helps!

Permalink Reply by RandiBrown on September 27, 2010 at 4:38pm

Joanne - Glad to hear that the site was useful! Yes I am thinking of getting some new ss pans. I would REALLY like to get a new set for christmas. So I am hoping I can get them, but I am researching them first. What do you think of your pans??

Randi

Joanna said:

Hi Randi!, thanks so much for your info! the site http://www.rd.com/home-garden/20-ways-to-easily-clean-pots-and-pans... is very useful! I haven't tried vinegar yet but I will do that and see. It seems to be pretty easy and the good thing is it is quite a natural material because I am worried about using more cleaners on cookware...
Another thing I am using is simple nylon pads which don't scratch the stainless steel surface.
Oh btw, so you are thinking of getting stainless steel cookware as well?

Joanna

RandiBrown said:

Here Joanne, try this link...it has lots of ways to clean your pots and pans! Let me know how you like them, I need new pans and want to get away from the non stick stuff but am leary of ss... http://www.rd.com/home-garden/20-ways-to-easily-clean-pots-and-pans... And this link too, the both are helpful :) http://www.ehow.com/how_172266_clean-stainless-steel.htm Here's a quote comment from one of those links "The most helpful tip about cleaning any quality cookware is, wipe the pan with a wet soapy cloth while it's still hot. Don't let the pan cool down first. But be careful, because, of course it's still hot. If you still have some discoloration or stubborn spots, Bar Keepers Friend is the best product I've ever found. Also, use Dobie pads with it. Works like a charm." l Hope it helps!

Permalink Reply by Joanna on September 28, 2010 at 6:01pm

I have only used them twice so far. They are pretty good thus far. I made steak on one of the saute pans and the sticky problem is not as bad as I thought it would be. The saute pans work great but the saucepan handle for some reason transmit heat so I had to hold it with a towel. So you probably want to look out for these kinds of factors when you decide. I bought my set at bed bath and beyond and of course, they have the 20% coupon!

Joanna

RandiBrown said:

Joanne - Glad to hear that the site was useful! Yes I am thinking of getting some new ss pans. I would REALLY like to get a new set for christmas. So I am hoping I can get them, but I am researching them first. What do you think of your pans??

Randi

Joanna said:

Hi Randi!, thanks so much for your info! the site http://www.rd.com/home-garden/20-ways-to-easily-clean-pots-and-pans... is very useful! I haven't tried vinegar yet but I will do that and see. It seems to be pretty easy and the good thing is it is quite a natural material because I am worried about using more cleaners on cookware...
Another thing I am using is simple nylon pads which don't scratch the stainless steel surface.
Oh btw, so you are thinking of getting stainless steel cookware as well?

Joanna

RandiBrown said:

Here Joanne, try this link...it has lots of ways to clean your pots and pans! Let me know how you like them, I need new pans and want to get away from the non stick stuff but am leary of ss... http://www.rd.com/home-garden/20-ways-to-easily-clean-pots-and-pans... And this link too, the both are helpful :) http://www.ehow.com/how_172266_clean-stainless-steel.htm Here's a quote comment from one of those links "The most helpful tip about cleaning any quality cookware is, wipe the pan with a wet soapy cloth while it's still hot. Don't let the pan cool down first. But be careful, because, of course it's still hot. If you still have some discoloration or stubborn spots, Bar Keepers Friend is the best product I've ever found. Also, use Dobie pads with it. Works like a charm." l Hope it helps!

Permalink Reply by Joanna on October 4, 2010 at 1:03pm

Hi Randi,
Did you finally decide on whether to get the ss cookware?

Just curious
Jo


Joanna said:

I have only used them twice so far. They are pretty good thus far. I made steak on one of the saute pans and the sticky problem is not as bad as I thought it would be. The saute pans work great but the saucepan handle for some reason transmit heat so I had to hold it with a towel. So you probably want to look out for these kinds of factors when you decide. I bought my set at bed bath and beyond and of course, they have the 20% coupon!

Joanna

RandiBrown said:

Joanne - Glad to hear that the site was useful! Yes I am thinking of getting some new ss pans. I would REALLY like to get a new set for christmas. So I am hoping I can get them, but I am researching them first. What do you think of your pans??

Randi

Joanna said:

Hi Randi!, thanks so much for your info! the site http://www.rd.com/home-garden/20-ways-to-easily-clean-pots-and-pans... is very useful! I haven't tried vinegar yet but I will do that and see. It seems to be pretty easy and the good thing is it is quite a natural material because I am worried about using more cleaners on cookware...
Another thing I am using is simple nylon pads which don't scratch the stainless steel surface.
Oh btw, so you are thinking of getting stainless steel cookware as well?

Joanna

RandiBrown said:

Here Joanne, try this link...it has lots of ways to clean your pots and pans! Let me know how you like them, I need new pans and want to get away from the non stick stuff but am leary of ss... http://www.rd.com/home-garden/20-ways-to-easily-clean-pots-and-pans... And this link too, the both are helpful :) http://www.ehow.com/how_172266_clean-stainless-steel.htm Here's a quote comment from one of those links "The most helpful tip about cleaning any quality cookware is, wipe the pan with a wet soapy cloth while it's still hot. Don't let the pan cool down first. But be careful, because, of course it's still hot. If you still have some discoloration or stubborn spots, Bar Keepers Friend is the best product I've ever found. Also, use Dobie pads with it. Works like a charm." l Hope it helps!