I Can't Get My Saute Pan Clean. Help!!!!

[Dawn4]

I am sooooo upset. :cry: I used my 8 inch saute pan for the second time last night and I can't get it clean. I fried up potatoe pancakes and now there is a brown residue all around the top portion of the pan. I soaked it over night. I tried Noxon, which is supposed to clean stainless steel. I tried vinegar and water like the cleaning directions that came with it said, but nothing is getting it off. Any suggestions???

 

[jsnow]

go to walmart and get some bar keepers friend or cameo. I have SS pans and that stuff works like a charm

 

[Dawn4]

I will try it. I can't bring it to a show looking like this. Thanks for the advice.

 

[jsnow]

when you get the stuff (cameo works better, but they don't sell it where I live) pour it in the pan. It will be a white powder. Then, add a few drops of water to make a paste. Let it sit for about 5 minutes, then rub in a circular motion until its all off. It comes off SO EASY!

 

[Dawn4]

They definately have Cameo where I live. I'll let you know if it works. Thanks!!

 

[kely_40]

Is Cameo or bar keepers friend found in the cleaners section?

 

[PCJenni]

This is why I don't like SS for my own home use! I got the new 8" SS pan yesterday and it is gorgeous! But I will just leave it in the new condition so I can take it to shows.

 

[ljeffries]

Is Cameo or bar keepers friend found in the cleaners section?

Yes. It is in a can like Comet or something.

 

[Dawn4]

I know my food store sells the Cameo with the kitchen and bathroom cleaners. I think it's with the Borax.

 

[Chef Endora]

I've had mine under the broiler when I made the pizza in it several times now & haven't had a problem getting it clean. I have used the Bar Keeper's Friend.

 

[mpkegley]

I just received my new SS pan yesterday and now I am afraid to even try to use it! I don't want to take it to a show if it looks bad!

 

[baychef]

Let me know what works, Dawn. I have a consultant who's husband pan fried yellow squash in it and they can not get the yellow out. It does say not to fry in it... I am holding my breath and waiting to see what happens with these pans. I don't think they will be any worse than using any other high quality SS pan, it is just that people that aren't used to working with anything but non-stick (including myself) will have some challenges such as these.
Thanks for sharing not only this issue you are having, but all of these solutiions too.:thumbup:

 

[DebbieJ]

Bar Keepers Friend is the magic cleaner for SS. I used it on my All Clad all the time.

It will take some time to get used to SS. I don't like it b/c of the maintenance factor, which is why I dumped my All Clad when I got the Exec. I need a few key SS pans (non stick just doesn't brown foods well), but I'll be sticking with my Exec most of the time.

 

[Cindycooks]

I'm not using mine - no way. I saving it for shows so that it stays pretty and will keep using my Exec at home.

 

[pampchefrhondab]

Does the Bar Keepers Friend scratch it? My FIL used it on their faucet and it looked terrible. I've been scared to use it since.

 

[jsnow]

No, the bar keepers friend in and of itself will NOT SCRATCH it. However, what you use to scrub with might. I just use a towel.

 

[Dawn4]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! The Cameo worked. I finally made it up to the food store today to pick up Cameo and it cleaned every spot on my pan. How I ever lived without this product I don't know. I'm assuming I can use it on my knives as well???

 

[PampMomof3]

I used the SS cleaner that I use for my fridge (it says safe for cookware and other uses) and it came out great!!! No extra spending for me!!!

 

[jenniferknapp]

It does say not to fry in it...

Ummm, I guess I should have read the use & care?? Maybe I don't want anymore SS pans....??

 

[beepampered]

You're not supposed to fry in the SS saute pan? Please give me a definition of fry and why a high-quality pan won't work. What are you supposed to use? (I'm obviously one of the PC consultants who didn't join because "she loves to cook")...