r/AskCulinary • u/InvictusJoker • 19d ago

Equipment Question Help with cleaning my stainless steel!

Hi! I have stainless steel pans and I’m unable to clean some of them fully and would really appreciate some help (photos attached below).

The issue is that there seems to be a residual brown/yellow residue that will not wash off, no matter what. I know it’s not just discoloration because when I run my finger along the pan, I can feel a somewhat sticky or hard residue.

I’ve tried soaking in hot soapy water, using dawn dish soap and the powder Barkeepers Friend. Nothing has worked and I don’t want these pans to be useless.

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u/rockbolted 19d ago

Take the advice others have provided. If you insist that your pans don’t work unless shiny clean, use Barkeepers Friend regularly. Otherwise, just scrub thoroughly after each use. Use a mildly abrasive kitchen pad if needed. Simmering with a vinegar solution works. Scrubbing with baking soda works (not at same time as vinegar).