Maintain yourstainless steel cookwareis essential forMake food according to the rules of the art, in a hygienic way, if you want to excel in cooking.

To obtain equipment that resists over time and in order to prevent the equipment from deteriorating, it is within everyone's reach, you must rely ongood cleaning and regular maintenance.

We show you the best practices forregular washing of your stovesin stainless steel but also how to scrub a stainless steel pan when it has never been properly cleaned.

What equipment to clean stainless steel?

Unlike disposable tableware that does not require any cleaning treatment, when you invest in kitchen equipment, you give it the appropriate treatment to ensure the best possible longevity.

1.The microfiber wipe or sponge

Microfiber is really the best for cleaning. The structure of the microfiber fabric is designed to hook and capture all the dirt on the fabric.

Unlike a foam sponge, the microfiber sponge can easily and regularly be machine washed.You just need to have a few in stock to make a regular rotation and disinfect them as you go.

For quick and easy hand washing, your microfiber sponge and hot soapy water are all you need to clean your stove.

2.The nylon brush

In the event that food residues or grease remain, a nylon brush will be perfect for removing the cooled residues in the trash can and then continue washing in hot water by brushing off all the rough edges.

You can use this type of material without fear because the brush is not likely to damage the stainless steel. The brush is really very useful when pre-washing.

Even before putting your pan in the dishwasher, it is very handy for removing residues.

3.The metal steel sponge

An essential piece of equipment to have near your sink and that will complement the other two is the metal sponge. It will be very useful for removing burnt and stubborn grease stains.

A bit of elbow grease is in a few seconds, the tasks are gone. All you have to do is rub the resistant task in circular movements.

You will certainly get scratches in the shape of a circle over time but this has no impact on the quality of the material because it is a very durable material.

Attention, however, the metal sponge cannot be suitable for stainless steel frying pans with non-stick coating. It also happens that some stainless steel coated kitchen utensils are very fragile and can easily be scratched. It is best to always do a pre-test beforehand.

4.A used toothbrush

Finally, a little tip forClean the nooks and cranniesFrom the pan, recycle a used toothbrush to get rid of dirt on the handles of your pots and pans.

What product should I use to clean stainless steel regularly?

• Of the water
• Dishwashing liquid
• Vinegar

1. Above all, water is essential for cleaning steel, especially hot water. The water will rehydrate all the residues in order to be able to detach them from the support. It seems obvious and yet not to be overlooked in cleaning.
2. If the pan is greasy, soapy water or your usual dishwashing liquid will do just fine because it is a degreaser and this is therefore the action we want here to degrease the frying pan that is dirty with fat.
3. It happens after using the dishwasher that your pots are stained white or give a rainbow reflection, you just need to wipe a rag moistened with vinegar to regain their shine.

What product should you use to scrub a grimy steel pan?

There is nothing more unpleasant, when cooking, to work withequipment that has not been maintainedproperly as it should be.

Let us agree on the terms of clean and cleaned equipment: when you use your pan to grill meat or brown your vegetables, it is a question of using a pan with an interior cooking surface free of all dirt and with an exterior of the stove without stains or residues.

Dirt if there is any left in the bottom ofyour stainless steel panmay interfere in the development of your culinary preparation.

At first, it is not pleasant to eat leftover residues, nor healthy, but it can also prevent food from being cooked evenly and your food will stick to the bottom of your pot.

When it comes to the outside of the pan, leftover stains and residues can cause toxic fumes that are unpleasant and unhealthy for your health.

It is therefore important to ensure the quality of your equipment during use.

If the stains on the pan prove to be resistant to washing with soapy water, then 3 miracle solutions are available to you to give your stove a second life.

Solution 1 - Theboiling water

Boil a little bit of water in the pan with a few drops of soapy water for 5 to 10 minutes. The residues will then quickly come off.

If the residue is burned and stuck to the bottom of the pan, a dishwasher tablet that you soak in water directly on the dirty surface overnight will allow you to remove the grime.

Solution 1 - Bicarbonate and lemon

Baking soda and lemon will be appropriate to clean and remove stains on the outside of your stove. The result has an immediate effect, even more so if you use the metal steel sponge.

All you have to do is mix the bicarbonate andThe lemon in a cupin order to form a more or less liquid paste so that it can be easily spread for 5 minutes on the dirty surface and then rinse.

Sometimes the tasks are very tenacious, so you have to repeat the same process and repeat the operation until the tasks disappear.

How do you polish your cookware?

White stone or clay stone is a 100% natural product that is very practical for cleaning your kitchen and cleaning all stainless steel. In addition to removing stubborn stains and degreasing, it polishes.

If you want to maintain the shine of your stainless steel pots and pans, this wonder product is the right cleaning agent.

The steps for using clay stone:

Wet your sponge then pass it over the clay stone

Apply the sponge all over the surface

EffUse circular movements.

Rinse off with clear water.

Make sure all clay stone residue has been removed.

Wipe and dry.

Use your microfiber cloth.

Also remember to always dry your steel utensils with a soft cloth in order to avoid the deposit of water marks or fingerprints.

The little tip: The small glass wool sponge, sold in the sponges and trash bags department, can also be very useful for polishing your stainless steel utensils.

How to clean your stainless steel in an ecological way?

The best way to think about your healthand your environment is to clean in the most ecological way possible. Here are a few steps that will help you improve your actions.

1-No need to use abrasive products that promise miraclesbut which on the contrary chemically may be harmful to the level of water that you will discharge into your sink pipes.

Also harmful to your health, since you are in direct contact with the product. The best way is to use products that are natural and do not attack your skin or surfaces, such as dishwashing liquid, which is the best degreaser for maintaining pots and pans.

You also have available in your cupboards, bicarbonate, white vinegar or lemon, which are essential natural cleaning products and which are easy to have on hand.

2-Finally, limit water consumption when washing by handis an essential thing to do. When you wash your battery in the sink, it's best to put a plug in it to block the water and do at least one major pre-wash before running the water unnecessarily.

3- For washing,prefer microfiber wipes that are very effective and machine washablerather than sponges with an abrasive green side that is not at all hygienic and that are thrown into the trash cans.

Regular or occasional maintenance?

If you maintain your cookware on a regular basis, you will certainly save more time than scrubbing it.

In addition, regular maintenance is recommended to obtain a guarantee of authentic cooking as on the first day and equipment that will follow you for a long time in your culinary preparations.

Stainless steel is the easiest material to maintain for beginners or if you are not very careful. If you follow our simple and effective cleaning rules, you will get an impeccable battery result.

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