Stuck-On Bits on Your Stainless Steel Cookware Don’t Stand a Chance Against These Powerful Hacks

It happens to everyone; you make something in a sweet or sticky marinade and you end up with half of it stuck to your favorite stainless steel pan. Luckily, there are two easy ways to get your stainless steel pots and pans looking brand new again.

When you’re using a stainless steel pan on a regular basis, you don’t want to spend all your time after you’ve cooked cleaning it. To make it easier for yourself, fill the pot or pan with water, squeeze in some dish soap, and let it come to a boil, bring it down to a simmer for 15-20 minutes, and then when you wash it, you should easily get off all the stuck-on bits.

For those meals that really have done a number to your pans, or for when you’ve decided you really need to give those pots a deep clean, baking soda is the answer to your prayers. All you have to do is mix however much you’ll be needing with some gentle dish soap to form a paste.

Spread the paste all over the affected areas of your pots and pans and leave it on for at least a few hours to soak it. Then, scrub it off, clean it like usual, and you should see a nearly brand-new pot or pan in front of you!