Stainless steel cookware, as a frequently used tool in the kitchen, is needed for three meals a day. The cleaning issue of stainless steel cookware has always been a headache for many people. The dirt and oil stains accumulated over time are very troublesome. They not only affect the appearance but also the mood when cooking. It's time to clean the stainless steel cookware at home, making it as shiny as new and giving it a fresh look. The cleaning and maintenance skills have also been sorted out for you.
Cleaning method
1.Cleaning of oil stains on stainless steel cookware
After long-term use, stainless steel cookware accumulates oil stains and dirt at the bottom, which are difficult to clean thoroughly and give off a foul smell. These two tricks can easily clean the grease at the bottom of the pot.
Solution: Sprinkle baking soda at the bottom of the pot, add a little white vinegar, let it stand for half an hour, and then wipe it clean with a cloth. The acidic components in white vinegar can dissolve oily dirt. When combined with baking soda, the decontamination effect is excellent.
2. Cleaning of scorch marks on stainless steel cookware
The stainless steel pot was accidentally charred, leaving black scorch marks on the bottom of the pot. It is not only unattractive but also affects human health.
Solution: First, squeeze one spoonful of dishwashing liquid into an empty cup, then add two spoonfuls of tomato sauce and three spoonfuls of water, stir well, apply it to the tableware, brush the dull areas with a small brush, and let it soak for 10 minutes. Finally, rinse it thoroughly with clean water, and the stainless steel tableware will become shiny and look as good as new
3. Cleaning of scale in stainless steel cookware
The stainless steel pot has accumulated a layer of white scale over time. I don't know how to remove it? This way of washing the pot makes it easy to remove scale!
Solution: First, add a certain amount of water to the pot, then add vinegar at a ratio of 10%, and add a small spoonful of baking soda. After boiling for a while, the scale will naturally be removed. Or, boiling citric acid in water can also remove scale.
Maintenance tips
① Boil the pot first after purchase. After purchasing a stainless steel pot, first wash it with detergent and then rinse it once with hot water to remove impurities such as loose dust. Pour in some clear water, add some white vinegar, heat it to boiling, then turn off the heat and wash it with hot water. Continue heating until it smokes, add a little oil to allow the fat in the oil to seep into the pot, and finally turn off the heat and wipe it clean.
② Do not use bleach or cleaning agents containing ammonia. These components will react with metals, accelerating their corrosion. Over time, they will be rusted.
③ Dry immediately after washing. This can prevent water stains and water spots.
④ Add salt after the water in the pot boils. If salt is added before the water boils, some small spots are likely to form in the pot and are very difficult to brush off.
⑤ The ingredients should be thawed well before being poured into the pot. Stainless steel contracts when it gets cold, so frozen food is more likely to stick to a hot pan. If you want to cook some ingredients taken out of the refrigerator, let them thaw at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes first. Then use a cloth or kitchen paper to dry the moisture on their surfaces.
⑥ Cool it down first before washing the pot. Soaking a hot pot in cold water can easily cause irreversible deformation to the pot.
⑦ Do not use rough tools such as wire brushes for cleaning. It is better to use scouring pads or the like. This rough tool, the wire brush, is prone to scratching the stainless steel pot.
Regularly cleaning cookware to keep it clean and hygienic is a sign of love for delicious food and a pursuit of health! The above are the cleaning and maintenance tips for stainless steel cookware that I have shared with you all. I hope they will be helpful to you!