How to Remove Scorched Food From Stainless Steel Cookware

Stainless steel cookware is prized for its beauty and ability to cook food evenly. However, this cookware needs a little extra care to clean and maintain. Scorched food tends to stick to stainless steel pots and pans like glue. Scrubbing with the wrong tools and cleansers might get the job done but it can also leave your pots and pans scratched or pitted. Fortunately, the solution for removing scorched food from stainless steel cookware can probably be found in your pantry.

Things You'll Need

• Baking soda
• Non abrasive cleanser
• Nylon scrubbing pads
• Rubber scraper

Instructions

1. Scrape out as much food as possible with a rubber scraper.

2. Fill the pot with hot water and a few tablespoons of baking soda.

3. Soak the pot for a few hours.

4. Pour out the water and use the rubber scraper to remove softened food bits.

5. Sprinkle some non-abrasive cleanser on to the nylon scrubbing pad to clean off any food that still remains on the cookware.

6. Scour the pot gently with the nylon pad.

7. Rinse with clear water and dry.

Tips & Warnings

• You may need to repeat the process once more if the pot was badly scorched.

• Never use steel wool soap pads on stainless steel cookware as they can scratch the surface.

References

• Best Food Gifts Online: How to Care for Your Stainless Steel Cookware Sets
• AZoM: Stainless Steel - Cleaning, Care and Maintenance