7 Ways To Clean Stainless Steel Cookware

Karen Lennox Author: Karen Lennox Time for reading: ~3 minutes Last Updated: August 08, 2022
7 Ways To Clean Stainless Steel Cookware

Crockery is an indispensable kitchen attribute. It, like everything that concerns modern life, is subject to technological progress.

Crockery is an indispensable kitchen attribute. It, like everything that concerns modern life, is subject to technological progress. There were non-stick frying pans, pans with membrane lids and similar "smart" items. 

 

But utensils made of stainless steel still do not lose their relevance. This is understandable: stainless steel is practical, comfortable and outwardly looks quite attractive. The only negative is that it can be difficult to wash it after cooking certain dishes. However, this can be said about everything, without exception, used in the kitchen.

There are 7 simple ways to restore the former cleanliness, neatness and shine to steel utensils. Read!

1. Kitchen soda

 

In addition to the fact that soda is put in some types of dough, used in the preparation of home cosmetics, it is a harmless and very effective cleaning agent. Soda will help to tidy up any dishes.

First, the utensils must be washed with warm water. Then wipe dry and sprinkle very dirty areas generously with soda. You can dilute the powder with water to the state of gruel and spread the dishes with this composition. Let the soda sit on the contaminated surface for an hour or even two. After that, it will be enough just to wipe the pan or ladle with a sponge, holding it under a stream of warm water.

2. heating

 

If during the cooking process something burnt or dried out in the dishes, it does not matter. You can remove food residues by filling the container with water and heating it over low heat. Bring the water almost to a boil, then turn it off and leave to cool. After 15-20 minutes, remove the dirt without any problems with a kitchen sponge. 

3. Activated carbon

 

It is not only an excellent absorbent and the first assistant in case of poisoning, coal will help to put things in order in the kitchen. Coal is especially effective in the case when milk has burnt in stainless steel dishes. It is necessary to take at least 5-7 tablets, grind them into powder and sprinkle on the contaminated area. Then just fill the container with cold water and wait 10 or 15 minutes. Wash the pan under running warm water, that's it!

4. Vinegar

 

Vinegar quench soda for some types of dough. And vinegar can also help in cleaning kitchen utensils from dirt. Pour about 1 tablespoon of liquid onto the sponge, then wipe the dishes with it, then rinse with water. By the way, vinegar is an excellent way to deal with stains left after water on a steel surface.

5. Lemon juice

 

The principle of using lemon juice is the same as that of vinegar. You can squeeze juice from fresh citrus or use citric acid powder. To get rid of water stains, you should dilute 1 tablespoon of lemon juice in 1 glass of water. Dampen a cloth in the mixture and wipe the dishes.

6. Coffee grounds

 

To restore shine to stainless steel spoons, knives, pans or pots, just rub them with the grounds left after drinking coffee. It is applied to a sponge, after which the dish surface is rubbed. After a couple of minutes, you can rinse with water and admire the shine that has appeared on the steel surface.

7. Olive oil and white vinegar

 

Both of these products are probably in the arsenal of every housewife. Using them for cleanliness is extremely simple. This combination will help to wipe off even tightly dried dirt. Soak one rag in vinegar and the other in olive oil. The contaminated area is wiped first with oil, then with vinegar. After repeating the manipulation twice, set the dishes aside and return to it after 5-7 minutes to evaluate the result. As a rule, a couple of wiping sessions are enough for the dirt to begin to lag behind.

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