Despite how easily it stains, stainless steel pans are shockingly simple to clean.
Never use abrasive tools like steel wool or harsh cleaners such as bleach or oven cleaner on your stainless-steel pans, as these can permanently damage the surface.
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Scrub the Product
For everyday cleanup, scrub your stainless-steel pan with hot soapy water and a sponge.
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Scrape Stuck-On Food
If stuck-on food bits remain, fill the pan with enough soapy water to cover the residue, bring to a boil, and scrape with a spatula or wooden spoon. The food should come away easily. Allow the pan to cool, then wash as usual.
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Boil Water and Baking Soda
Tougher messe, including burnt food or oil, might require a more abrasive cleaning method. For a simple, inexpensive way to clean burnt stainless-steel product, grab some baking soda from your pantry. Add a few spoonfuls of baking soda to your scorched pan along with enough water to cover the burnt areas. Bring to a boil and simmer until most of the water has evaporated.
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Scrub and Wash Again
Turn off the heat and wait until the pan is cool enough to handle. Scrub away buildup with a nonabrasive sponge and wash in hot, soapy water. Alternatively, you can use a commercial cleaner such as Bar Keepers Friend to clean stainless-steel Product, following the manufacturer's directions.