How to Deep-Down Clean Executive Cookware?

[SummerG]

Hey! I have several of the open stock pieces of Executive cookware which I of course absolutely love. I wanted to let my coworker take the small saute pan home over the weekend to let her try it out but I want to look super clean before I pass it on to her. The pans that I use most frequently seem to have a build up of oil or something thick near the base of the handle. And the bottom of the pan looks more golden/bronze color than when it was brand new. Just wondering what you guys use to keep your cookware looking brand new?? Thanks!!

 

[KellyTheChef]

Not sure if this is recommended by HO, but I use steel wool on the bottoms every once in a while (NOT on the non-stick portions!) and around where the handle attaches. When hand washing them, I am sure to pay particular attention around the rivets inside the pan, and around the handle and where the handle attaches. Even so, it seems like there can get a build up in those areas...which is when I use the steel wool LIGHTLY.

Also- during day to day cleaning, I use one of the BLUE sponge/scratch pads that are made specifically for non-stick pans. That really seems to take ALL of the effort out of cleaning the non-stick parts, and gives me that little "extra" on the handles/rivets.

 

[KellyTheChef]

Oh! And before others read my post and freak out...maybe try Barkeepers Friend first? That would be much less abrasive!

 

[PC_CPR]

I heard on one of the tapes or conference calls from HO that you can use Bar Keeper's friend on the exterior of the Exec line.

 

[ChefNic]

Where do you find Bar Keeper's Friend?
The bottom of my Exec looks spotty, dark spots, I'd love for it to be pretty again!
thx

 

[ljeffries]

Bar Keeper's Friend is typically with the Comet and Ajax type stuff.

 

[Carissidy]

Good to know thanks for the info guys!

 

[Chef Kearns]

When I'm cleaning our cookware I use the brown pan scrapers to help clean around the rivets. It can reach all of those little grooves.

I hope the barkeeper's friend works to remove your build up. After you clean it up really nice you might want to try using less oil when you cook.

 

[SummerG]

Thank you for the suggestions. I'm going to try out the Bar Keeper's Friend tonight. Ü

 

[dwyerkim]

If not, what about baking soda? that should absorb any grease and give you a mild abrassive.