How to Clean a Stainless Steel Skillet.mpg

This is a video to show how I clean a dirty stainless steel skillet.
Thanks and good luck!

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[mellkiades]

I don't think we have BKF in my area so I use hot water and soap. This leaves spots in the pans, but I found that using a small droplet of the white cream used for stainless steel appliances will completely remove those spots, bringing the pans to their original state. I then rinse the pan with water again and wipe it clean. Do you think that this stainles steel product is dangerous? Should I avoid using it like that?

[Trosman99]

@mellkiades - If you can't find BKF, look for Bon Ami. I assume you are using Cerama Bryte Cooktop Cleaner? I know that it is non-toxic and according to the manufacturer's website - "Also use to clean stainless steel cookware and sinks".

If you are using something other than Cerama Bryte, then I really wouldn't want to say. Check the website - or use something else to be safe. I would definitely re-wash the pan with hot soapy water after you use the cleaning agent. Good luck.

[mellkiades]

@Trosman99 Thank you Trosman99. Yes, that's exactly what I use, Cerama Bryte. Are you sure it's non-toxic? It certainly doesn't smell so hehehe. I also just ordered quickleen usa's product from their website following a post by another user.

Also, recently a guest cut some vegetables in the pan with a knife. I know: extreme stupidity sometimes enters your home without you realizing it before it's too late. Would you know of any way to get rid of the huge scratches in the pan?

[Trosman99]

@mellkiades - Sorry about the scratches. If they are shallow, you might try scrubbing with salt or baking soda...and I mean scrubbing and scrubbing. If they are deep, you would need to have the scratches professionally buffed out. Or you can just call them "battle scars" or "character." My grandmother mashes her potatoes in her stainless pot...it looks like a nightmare in the bottom of that thing :-)

[candipoox]

Where can you buy bar keeper's friend?

[Trosman99]

@candipoox - Bed, Bath and Beyond is where I get mine. Check any well stocked mega-mart or big box store. Local mom and pop's might have it as well as most kitchen/cookware stores - Williams and Sonoma should have it. You can certainly order it online for sure...if you are comfortable with that.

[MsAngie1945]

This was really helpful, especially the warning about cold water warping the pan. Thanks for sharing!

[candipoox]

@Trosman99 Thank you!

[mellkiades]

@Trosman99 You're right about character and battle scars. We often care too much for what are nothing but lifeless objects! But have you seen the new Demeyere cooking pans designed by John Pawson? Amazing 7-ply stainless that looks like a Porsche.

[mellkiades]

Guys, I know this is off-topic, but would anyone in here have recommendations on what product to use to clean Quartz counters? I can't seem to find any online - very hard to google. We need a product that will not hurt the shine.

[mellkiades]

@mellkiades The cream in question is not for stainless steel appliances, sorry, it's the cream used for Vitro-Ceramic cooking plates.