So if your pans have fallen foul of this kind of staining, what can you do to get rid of it? 1.
A spokesperson from Le Creuset explained, "Using your trusted pan over and over means it’s bound to look a little seasoned eventually."Įxplaining why brown marks occur, Emma said, "Stainless steel pans can sometimes lose their shine and develop unsightly discoloration when exposed to high heat for a long time, or when food gets burnt onto the surface."Īnd, of the rainbow color, Patricia revealed, "This is perfectly safe, but is caused by a chemical reaction that changes the color of the metal when combined with air and high heat." But worry not both of these kinds of discolorations are entirely normal.
DISCOLORED STAINLESS STEEL PAN HOW TO
(Image credit: Getty Images) How to clean discolored stainless steel pansĪs mentioned, stainless steel pans can be prone to brown marks (like most pans, even the best induction pans), and can even produce a kind of rainbow stain, that can feel slightly alarming. "Buffing the stainless steel surfaces with a dry microfiber cloth will restore its shine," Patricia adds. To get it looking its best, try buffing it too, as a very final step. "Drying your cookware straight after washing helps to prevent water spots," advises Patricia. "Rinse and dry the stainless steel cookware thoroughly before storing away," she said. Dry and buff the panĪfter rinsing, you shouldn’t pop your pan or pot straight on a draining rack. There should be no soap marks left on the pan, given that soap can potentially leave a visible mark on stainless steel. Now that the pan is clean, this can be cold or hot water – whichever you prefer. Rinse your pan outĪfter this, make sure to get all of the soap and water out of your pan, by rinsing it in running water. "I recommend using a Scrub Daddy/Mummy as this doesn’t scratch the steel, and is a fantastic item for cleaning hard-to-shift food debris," she told woman&home. However, cleaning expert Nicki Rodriguez, of Essex House Dolly, shared that the ever-popular Scrub Daddy could be a handy tool here. In fact, you're going to want to choose your sponge carefully, as Emma warned that you should "avoid using harsh cleaning brushes like steel scourers, as stainless steel scratches easily." This is true for cleaning any delicate surface, such as cleaning brass, or cleaning a mirror.
"Use a soft nylon pad, brush, or sponge to clean your pan," Patricia advised.
The next step to getting your stainless steel pots and pans gleaming is to gently scrub them in your warm soapy water.
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