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How to clean stainless steel cookware?
Having a stainless steel pan or saucepan is very practical for everyday use. Stainless steel is ideal for cooking meats, which will be crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. However, food can sometimes stick to the utensil and leave residues or marks. Find out how to maintain and clean your stainless steel utensils!
Hand-wash or dishwasher?
The advantage of stainless steel is that it resists corrosion. Thanks to this characteristic, you can wash your stainless steel frying pan by hand or put it in the dishwasher! But there are a few precautions to be taken.
Washing by hand
This is the most recommended way to clean your stainless steel cookware. If you clean your stainless steel sauté pan by hand, there are a few rules to follow to avoid damaging it.
Starting with the choice of sponge. Don't use an abrasive sponge that could scratch the utensil. A soft sponge will clean and protect it.
The choice of cleaning product is also important. Corrosive products (bleach, limescale remover, etc.) and powdered products can also scratch the pan and should therefore be avoided. Use a mild, low-concentration product to preserve your utensil.
Dishwasher safe
You can clean your stainless steel pots and pans in the dishwasher, but be careful not to overuse them. As with washing by hand, dishwasher detergents can be too aggressive and attack stainless steel.
Daily cleaning
There are simple, economical solutions for cleaning stainless steel pans on a daily basis.
- Baking soda: this is a powerful cleaner, provided you dilute it in a little water.
- Then apply it to your Lagostina stainless steel pan with a microfiber cloth.
- Meudon white: like bicarbonate, you need to dilute it in water.
- Make a creamy paste and apply in the same way, using a microfiber cloth.
- Dishwashing liquid: pour a little dishwashing liquid onto a soft damp sponge and clean your Beka stainless steel stove.
- White vinegar: white vinegar is a powerful stain remover that can be used to clean many surfaces in your home, even stainless steel utensils. Simply add a few drops to any of the above 3 products to reinforce the cleaning action. Your Cristel frying pan will be as good as new!
How to remove food residues?
It can happen that, despite perfect cleaning, food residues remain stuck to the bottom of your stainless steel frying pan. To remove them, nothing could be simpler.
Simply soak the utensil for a short time in hot water* and clean again.
* Depending on the amount of encrusted food, the soaking time can vary from a few minutes to a full night.
How to clean a burnt stainless steel frying pan?
Who hasn't messed up a cooking job and let something burn? It can happen that the bottom of a stainless steel pan burns. But don't panic! It doesn't mean it can't be repaired. Here are a few techniques for cleaning burnt stainless steel pans.
Baking soda
Baking soda is still your best ally in the kitchen. Mix with water to create a paste. Boil the mixture for a few minutes, then leave to cool. Then rub it into burnt areas with a soft sponge.
Depending on the degree of burn, you may need to leave the paste on overnight for maximum effect. Rinse and clean as normal the following day.
White vinegar
A real all-rounder, white vinegar is also ideal for cleaning a burnt stainless steel stove.
Pour a mixture of white vinegar and water into the burnt utensil. Add a tablespoon of baking soda: a foam will form.
Place the utensil on your hob, boil for 10 minutes, then leave to cool.
Scrub with a non-abrasive brush: the burned area disappears.
Depending on the degree of burn, you may need to repeat the operation.
Lemon juice
Lemon juice is a natural and effective way to clean a burnt stainless steel stove. Here's how to use it:
Pour 2-3 tablespoons into the burnt stainless steel pan or saucepan, and fill it with boiling water. Leave for at least 30 minutes, then scrub the utensil with a soft brush.
Depending on the degree of burn, you may need to repeat the operation.
How do I remove stains from stainless steel?
Despite perfect care, stains can sometimes appear on your stainless steel pots and pans.
- White stains: pour a little white vinegar into your 18 10 stainless steel pan and leave for a few moments.
- Rinse and clean as normal.
- Greasy stains: mix washing-up liquid and a non-aggressive degreasing product on the stains, then clean.
- Black stains: pour a few drops of black soap and water, then scrub with a sponge or soft brush.
- Rainbow stains: these are stains caused by the starch in food (pasta, rice, etc.).
- These stains will naturally disappear over time.
- Yellow stains: these are caused by overheating of your utensil.
- Mix a little lemon juice or white vinegar with water and rub with a soft sponge.
- Stubborn stains: clay stone is your ally against all stubborn stains. It gently cleans and polishes stainless steel.
How do I shine my stainless steel utensil?
After cleaning, your stainless steel stove may no longer shine. Here are two ways to restore its shine:
- Olive oil: pour a few drops onto a soft, clean cloth, then rub it over the utensil.
- Simply wipe dry with a clean cloth.
- Nylon stickers: as incredible as it may sound, simply rub them against your stainless steel pan or saucepan to make it shine!
And there you have it, all the tips you need for easy care of your stainless steel cookware!
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