How To Clean Stainless Steel Pans 4 Different Ways! | Fast And Easy With Barkeepers Friend

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Do you have stainless steel pans? How do you clean yours? Let me know if you do something different! If you like this video, you might like this one about warping pans: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaLIpIGYrZ2Gjdk

[@Twins0302]

I do have stainless steel "Lifetime" cookware pans...they are phenomenal, but I soak in warm water & Dawn and don't have any issues...maybe a light scrub...check them out...a healthier way of cooking. They are pricey but pays in the end...Health has no price

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Nice tip, Gladys!

[@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885]

@@JoesPhenomenal it's hydrochloric acid as active ingredient in bar keeper's friend - from what I've read online - so I think you need gloves for sure. I'm soaking a pan in phosphoric acid - not as strong but much stronger than vinegar.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@voidisyinyangvoidisyinyang885 good to know!

[@RonWood-n3z]

I have had a set of the kitchen craft pans over 15 years of cooking. So of the pans have developed so grease build up around the bottom where they seem to have been bonded together. I have tried soaking them in different things cameo seemed like it was going to scratch them up pretty bad. I have tried a few spray on stainless steal cleaners with not much luck. Any suggestions?

[@simpson161]

I managed to leave green beans in a small sauce pan with a medium heat. My wife asked, "Did you leave something on the stove top? Of course I said, "you did". When I got to the pan, it is was burnt inside with a few crispy green beans embedded in the dark burnt crisp. The first place I went was "Joe's HOW TO CLEAN STAINLESS STEEL PANS." I tried the first two methods. Tried the heated Vinegar & Water method. RESULT WAS EXCELLENT! Then I tried VINEGAR, WATER BAKING POWDER & DAWN. SAME REULT, EXCELLENT! My sauce pan looked NEW! THANK YOU, JOE for posting a clear thoughtful video. 😃😃😃

[@JoesPhenomenal]

You're welcome! LOL.... Loved how you passed the buck on leaving the pan on... haha. I would have probably said the exact same thing.

[@kaze_cat]

After “mom” sold her house in 1985, she gave me $500, which shortly thereafter, I sunk into a set of All Clad LTD pots/pans at Williams Sonoma. Today, 38 years later, most of those pots and pans are in constant rotation in my kitchen. One of the best investments I’ve made. They still look brand new, with soaking sometimes a hour or even overnight with water and a little baking soda, AND, finishing with Bar Keepers Friend! Great video and continuing message of a great product to this day!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Nice.... regular care reaaaallly extends the life of those things.... especially high quality pans like those. Bar Keepers Friend really makes it a lot easier though. I typically use it after every 2 or 3 uses just to keep everything shiny.

[@kaze_cat]

@@JoesPhenomenal Agree 💯!

[@jimblack8027]

I've always said English is easy for people who know the language. Thank you for teaching me the language of cleaning stainless steel pots and pans. 😃

[@JoesPhenomenal]

You are welcome! Lol

[@mangostickyrye]

Wow… I had the BKF sitting under the sink but didn’t know it worked that well! Works as advertised. Love this stuff

[@JoesPhenomenal]

It's awesome... I didn't use gloves though. If you have sensitive skin, I'd recommend doing so... it can really dry them out.

[@mangostickyrye]

@JoesPhenomenal yeah anything that can hard stains off a cookware, I'm definitely gonna wear some gloves 😆 But seriously though, this stuff is a life saver. Will have to try on shower doors, tubs, and walls!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

For sure.... The only thing I would be careful of is using it on "black stainless steel" stuff like I have in the kitchen. That is typically a plastic overlay onto stainless steel, so it ends up scratching it badly.... Don't ask how I know.. Haha

[@lindaberk6540]

I’ve had the same stainless steel pans for 55 years. They look good but I’m going to get BKF to really make them shine! I love my pans!!!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Nice! Those are a legacy!

[@Untruest]

After watching this video I bought Bar Keepers Friend 8:00 And it worked to polish my stainless steel pan. Required a bit more muscle than I was expecting but pan is looking good

[@JoesPhenomenal]

It get's a lot easier if you keep on top of it. I BKF my pans every 3 uses so the stains come off pretty easy. Glad it helped ya!

[@ChristopherDillman]

6:24 - Thanks for confirming what I've been reading - ran to the store after watching this and came back to clean. BKF is the real dealio. My oil stain burns were so gnarly I had to also use a nylon scouring pad + plenty of elbow grease. Good as new. 👍 Note to self - add oil to a stainless pan only when it's heated.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Definitely.... Most people don't know that those pans are still porous when cold... Proper preheat make everything so much easier.

[@theangrygamer94]

Im so glad i found your video. I literally thought i ruined my stainless steel pan that i use for camping and the BarKeepersFriend literally brought it back all shiny like new! lol you saved my ass.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Nice! Glad to help. How bad was it? Haha

[@reginacheong7007]

I haven't tried BKF, wanted to based on getting rid of 'rust' on bathroom ring drains...but seeing your demo & methods for my stainless steel pans -- THANK YOU!!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

You're welcome!

[@annec.normand6837]

Thank you for your very informative video. I had tried the first methods you recommended but my frying pan was still badly stained and I just stuck it in the cupboard and basically forgot about it for over a year. Yesterday I was debating buying a new pan and then decided to watch some videos to see if there was anything else I could try. That's where your suggestion of using Bar Keepers Friend came in. I went a bought some today and can't believe how clean my frying pan is. It looks new!! Thanks again.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Awesome! Glad it helped!

[@prognozprognoz9145]

Good video thank you Joe! I'm in a new chapter of my life where buying good quality stainless cookware is important to me and I want to know how to take care of it. This must be what it's like to grow old I guess. Merry Christmas!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Merry Christmas to you as well

[@krzysztofunited]

I especially enjoyed cleaning my kitchen from white residue everywhere, and my hair right after this method. I would also recommend wearing a mask while doing this lol. This will clean it lol.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Reminds me of that one time I worked for a Columbian drug lord! 😂

[@manishjain716]

Thank you for the video. I had melted plastic on the steel pan. I used the baking powder technique to remove it and it came out perfectly. Great Tip.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Glad it helped!

[@LindaLeyble]

I tried the baking soda and hot water in the stove. It helped a little. Next I’ll try the white vinegar. I re-heated and burned spaghetti with sauce - a horrible sticky mess!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Yeah... that's rough, I've been there too.

[@LeahSizemore-h2m]

Baking soda, dawn liquid, whit vinegar. / boil

[@josephnazoa8724]

Thanks for the great video... I have a question... the chrome on the side of my pan is turning yellowish and wondering how I can clean it without scratching it.. could I use the bar keepers friend? Thanks

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Yeah... The BKF should be really good with that. If it's on the polished side, I would get the liquid version though. It's less harsh. Also, use the non-scratch pads

[@slam854]

Recognized your Frigidaire Induction stove. Bought one for myself, niece & nephew. To even out induction hot spots just rotate the pan every now and then. Bar Keepers Friend works well to remove seasoning oil transferred to glass cooktop from carbon steel and cast iron.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Great tip. Thanks!

[@ha6464]

Thank you for explaining so thoroughly and simply, I don't know why I was so mystified before :)

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cefarther3945]

Great tips. I always warm my pan when it's washed and wipe a little olive oil all over it just like you use a different oil for cast iron. I spoke with a Spanish chef from Spain, he always wiped his warmed up pans with olive oil and I must say, it is almost non-stick. Steel seems to dry out.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Nice little seasoning action there... 👍

[@katelectraglide1794]

When I do hi heat snake bites with pork I never use oil, I put the chunks of meat in when pan is really hot turn then when meat lifts it easily, I turn meat over, then do sides of meat.. after cooking I rinse in hot water which removes most then put pan on stove and turn element off... this seems to always remove the burnt crap. Great vid. Thanks for posting this info

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Nice! I feel like the vast majority of problems people have has to do with not preheating the pans properly... That goes such a long way! Great comment, thanks!

[@raygray2876]

Bar Keepers Friend is MAGIC.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

100%

[@davep9299]

Bar Keeper’s Friend. AWESOME ! Only suggestion is to use the SOS pads for scrubbing since it will do a better job at agitating than a regular sponge. Thank you.

[@davep9299]

My comment was specifically for cleaning the bottom of the pans, which in my case were horribly stained. For cleaning the inside of my pans, I have always used SOS pads which are simply awesome at giving it a brand new shine without ever scratching the steel.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Great point!

[@victoriawerner3403]

I legit didn’t think this would work! Thank you!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

You're welcome!

[@nikkirzic]

Thanks for the terrific tips! I just got my first set of stainless-steel pots n pans and need some help with cooking and cleaning up.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

You're welcome! They're great to cook on... They just have a bit of a learning curve to deal with to get the most out of them.

[@Brommear]

The bluish stains you showed at the end are caused by proteins. The carbons and fats can be removed by the first three methods but to remove proteins you need to go to some serious acids - or by mechanical means as you did. Great video. Thanks.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Thanks for the cool science lesson!

[@JapHQ]

Does the stains shown at 6:00 affect cooking/frying at all or is it just not visibly appealing?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

The stains are more just visually unappealing... if you get burnt on stuff, it will make the pan stick more though.

[@sfhwhiteshadow4828]

I used the Pink Stuff and it works on everything. Made my pan shine

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Nice!

[@bruceleeeditz]

Nothing like a good deglaze & the keepers friend to shine it through. I used either a light beer or leftover wine if still available but that maybe considered alcohol abuse by some. Vinegar salt water method works for me. Thanks Joe stay phenomenal

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Lol..... Leftover wine? Never! Haha

[@alyse8667]

I’ve been using my burnt-up-food-riddled Revere Ware for decades and just now tried three of the methods on the inside part of the pan. I got it about 70% clean. I’ll try again another time and maybe the rest of the hardened gunk will give in. It’s like bodies…If I had known these pans would last this long I would have taken better care of them. 😆

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Nice... It get rough when it's been on there a long time.

[@jurejurecic9661]

New sub here , you know your stuf😊 .so many solutions given on your chanel YOU ROCK 🧑‍🍳🍻😁

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@bounty446]

Thank you sir this makes cleaning my All-Clad pans so much BETTER ......And I did hit the Sub. button

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Hey thanks Bounty! Glad I could help!

[@ExcellentDude]

Great tips! The Barkeeper's Friend is awesome - added to next shopping list! Thanks!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Thanks, Homie!

[@judyarvy3702]

BEWARE - Barkeeper's Friend left stains in my stainless steel sink because I let it sit and didn't immediately rinse, ugh!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Ooo... That's not good. How long did you leave it on there?

[@vanigalvez465]

I notice that you put the vinegar in but when do you put that right when you turn on the stove? What’s the different from putting all the stuff first in the pan and letting it warm up? I heard you say you don’t want to put cold water but are you referring to not putting cold water when the pan is hot? Because then how would you cook rice with the stainless steel pan like Spanish rice?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

You don't have to worry about the cold liquids thing if it's something at room temperature. I usually use the vinegar starting in a cold pan though.

[@captainduggo6084]

Does that blue sponge, (the rough side) scratch the stainless steel pan? Same q for Bar Keepers Friend? Thanks!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

The barkeepers friend is fine... I always think it a tiny bit with a tiny bit of water to the pan to make sure. Those pads I used are the Scott Brite ones that are made for stainless pans, so they don't scratch. However, using the on the polished exterior part can do a little micro scratching if you're rubbing pretty hard.

[@rebeccalankford9810]

Fantastic. Thank you for the information so well presented.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@nadezekoenig1924]

I always just soaked with hot water and dish soap for awhile then scrubbed with a brillo pad (steel wool scrubber) to get burnt stuff off. Have I permanently damaged my pans and need to throw them out now? They look fine to me and are the very hefty/good kind 😅...

[@JoesPhenomenal]

No... Your pans are fine.... Probably a little scratched from the brillo, but that shouldn't affect how well they work.

[@cb5528]

what if the outside of the stainless pan is discolored from many years of use ? any way to bring back to original shine ?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

The BKF will get rid of those amber colored stains on the outside. If it's been there a while, it will still take some scrubbing though and you can get some micro scratching. Still looks good though.

[@TammyBaker-o6f]

How do you get the film off the stainless steel frying pan.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

The blotchy stuff or that rainbow looking thing that happens?

[@BrutusMaximusAurelius]

Would these also work with ceramic pans?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I would avoid using the barkeepers friend on the ceramic coating. It might be ok, but I have some doubts about it being too abrasive for that.

[@gloryusmusic]

@7:14 did the process scratch your Chrome? I'm seeing a good deal of what appears to be horizontal scratch marks. I've got a lot of chrome on the outside of my pan as well and I'm concerned about scratching it, while using BKF.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

That was from someone using an abrasive scrub pad on it.... Will leave that annonymous so I make it through the night. LOL. The BKF is fine on the polished surfaces, but be sure to use a scrub pad that doesn't scratch. I recommend those Scott Brite No Scratch ones. They are specifically for stainless and work really good. They look like the regular ones, but they are all blue.

[@gloryusmusic]

​@@JoesPhenomenalahhh, ok 😅 Well, thanks a lot for the answer and also for this well done, informative video. Much appreciated.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@gloryusmusic you got it. Thanks!

[@justinvandervort7581]

6:00 - exactly what I’ve been after! 🙏 thx. Will give it a try!!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Glad I could help! I hate when they look like that.

[@johnr4207]

Does the barkeepers friend micro scratch the pan?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

On the inside cooking surface, no. If you have a high polished exterior, it might. I'd mix with a little water to thin it out and avoid scrubbing too hard on that surface, since it's a lot more delicate. That being said, I do it anyway and it comes out fine, but definitely you can see some scratching there if you look closely.

[@user9b2]

So long as it is clean, I do not care all that much about this discoloration. Good video 👍

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Thanks! I'm weird about keeping everything "like new shiny" as I'm one of those dorks that likes to display all my pans on a big, ugly pot rack.

[@ggb1377]

I have looked for both Bar Keeper’s Friend and Bon Ami in the local stores lately and have not seen them. In fact the only cleanser that I have seen is Comet. 🤔

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Thats weird... should be availabe pretty easy at home depot, or you local grocery, or even someplace like walmart or target... you can even get it on Amazon right here: amzn.to/3IaEmFA

[@wampuscat7433]

Interesting. I have some old LustreCraft stainless steel pans we bought in the early eighties, and because of ignorance, have abused them over and over. These pans look like almost new, no staining or discoloration at all. I’ve run them thru the dishwasher with no ill effects I recently bought a Made In stainless steel 6 quart pot, and no matter how I cook with it, it never fails to have discoloration and stains that must be removed with either vinegar or BKF. My only thought is that in days past manufacturers used a higher quality alloy to make the cookware.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Hmmm... You might be on to something there. That would be worth doing research on, on my part.

[@sanman187-]

Beginning to make ice tea, I started boiling water in a highly polished stainless steel pot. The phone rang, I forgot about the pot and I'm now looking at a stainless pot with burnt in black spots where the water boiled out. Will Barkeepers Friend get rid of the black spots? Something else. (I've been using my old friend, Nevr-Dull, but it's going to take forever to fix it.) Suggestions welcome!!! Great video, thank you!!

[@MrWhosegaloo]

Half sheet pans harder to clean there aluminum suggestions?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

That's a tough one... Will need to research that.

[@mikenbetsymorehousenichols8447]

Much saved my life and my sanity! Mike

[@JoesPhenomenal]

LOL... Glad to be of service!

[@lm10_dxz91]

How often do you use bar keeper’s?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

It depends on what I cook. If I'm doing steaks or something that have a lot of splatter, probably every other time I use them... Otherwise I'll do it maybe once every 5 or 6 times depending. I hang my pans, so whenever they start looking a little cruddy, I'll just do it. They really shine nice when they're freshly done.

[@schoolboy405]

Was the rough side of the sponge used or the soft side? Couldn’t tell

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I used the rough side... but they are special pads made to be more gentle for surfaces like that. I'd still be careful with that on the polished side though. It can still micro-scratch that surface a little.

[@schoolboy405]

@@JoesPhenomenal which pads are they?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@schoolboy405 Scott Brite Zero Scratch scrub sponges

[@renaerickson4190]

Soap and water! And a scrubby works the best!

[@ShawnLawson414]

I needed this. Mine is like before the barkeepers friend after the second use. I washed it directly after dinner and looks like that almost spotting or food residue. Luckily I had just ordered barkeepers friend to try on my glass cooktop. Going to try that now on my pan. I was getting ready to return the pan or pitch it. Thank you!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Yw! Hope it works for ya.

[@snoopybluejeans]

BKF made for glass cooktop works great. I find I will sometimes put it on and leave it for a while, maybe half hour. That really works.

[@shanaazmohammed7713]

I wonder if this will work on my silver pan like this, that has oil for yrs now??

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Might work.... just sort of depends how long it's been that way. Doesn't hurt to try. I'd soak it in white vinegar for a few ours first though.

[@khe8969]

For the baking soda method do i turn it to mid high and then add baking soda asap or wait till the pan heats up a bit then add the soda n hot water?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I was putting into a cool pan and then warming it up.

[@khe8969]

@@JoesPhenomenal do u do anything else after that apart from re washing with water n dish soap?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I just wash them with warm water and soap for the most part, and after every 3 or so uses I'll use some barkeepers friend... Unless they get really gnarly, then I'll do that sooner.... Keeps them looking nice and I don't have to work as hard on them to maintain.

[@jimi1291]

Do these work for burned oil stains?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

It does... You'll end up having to scrub quite a bit on those burn stains though. For mine a took a container with some white vinegar in it, and let the whole pan soak in it for a day to try to loosen that up. Makes it a lot easier.

[@TheFrenchieConnection]

So glad you do all the cleaning though! 🤗

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Haha!

[@johnbutler3130]

Is it safe to use Barkeepers Friend on the polished exterior sides of triply stainless steel pans? If used does it damage the finish.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

If you use it on the polished surfaces, it can cause some micro scratching. I'd recommend thinning it out more or they also have a liquid version of it that's supposed to be a lot better for that.

[@fandangofandango2022]

Wonderful Sir.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Thanks!

[@francisb1]

is this good for carbon steel too?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Carbon steel nonsticks or regular pans? If they're regular ones, you might want to just keep them seasoned like you would with a cast iron pan.

[@francisb1]

@@JoesPhenomenal i know, i was asking in case of a botched seasoning like the one I did :((

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@@francisb1 the good thing about seasoning is that if you mess it ip, you can always just season again right over the top... It will all even out for you over time anyways. Makes such great flavor too.

[@tonywilliams4066]

Been using BKF for years. If you have stainless, fiberglass, copper, etc. it’s proven since the 1800’s. Use it…and it’s safe. Second: GET A PALM CLEANING BRUSH! A brush is another must have for cleaning SS. You used a blue scrubby and dish soap…use the brush…MUCH faster, then use BFK. Thanks for the video. I’ve heard about the other methods and even salt scrub, but I don’t mess around with them…BFK only.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Agreed.... Nothing gets back the "just out of the package" look that BKF produces on stainless.... Especially important for snobs like me that display their pans publicly.

[@JerryDechant]

I have a stainless steel cookie sheet that I need to clean after being used for various baking processes other than making cookies. Anyway, the sides are the worst to get clean, and are still pretty sad looking. Using the Bar Keepers method, should the water be hot, and should I let it soak after scrubbing it a bit? Thanks for your help.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Heya Jerry. With the BKF, you have to use it right away. Letting it sit on there makes it less effective. I'd just use room temp water. If the staining is bad be sure to use the powder version. It's stronger than the liquid... Also be sure to wear gloves. That stuff and mess your hands up pretty good if you have sensitive skin.

[@hepgeoff]

This was super helpful, thanks! I've used Barkeeper's Friend, but it was nice to see the other methods as well. I subscribed.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Thanks, Geoff! Glad I could help.

[@rdk3996]

What brand pans do you use ?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I have a few brands right now. There the Kirkland 5 ply stainless, ninja everclads, and a few hexclad pans. Wanted to pick up a would of All Clads, but haven't gotten around to it just yet

[@felitas5822]

What should you do if you already cleaning stain with steel wool? Is it dangerous? Now the pan look had bluish rust? Can the pan still have hoped or you must dispose it?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

If it has rust on it, it will effect the flavor of what you're cooking, and could also pose a bit of a health risk as well, possibly. Not to mention, if it had bug scratches, still will probably stick a lot more there. You could always get the surface evened out, but it's probably a lot more cost effective to replace it. Better safe than sorry, I think.

[@stephanielott554]

Are you using the more abrasive side of the sponge? I tried so hard to figure it out. Thank you for the advice

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Sure. If you're cleaning stainless steel, you don't have to worry too much about scratches. You might have to use the abrasive side if you have stuff burned on there really bad.

[@donna529]

Ok, I just bought bar keepers friend in powder form but the note says not to use it on stainless steel that a magnet can stick to. I tried and a magnet sticks to my pan. What should I do???

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Should be fine. I went on their website to look for a warning about that and they only thing it says there is that it's fine for induction pans, which is what those are. Did a google search about that as well, and didn't really see anything. I've been using that for years and I've never had any issues either.

[@donna529]

Thank you!

[@arleneosborne7995]

I'm a BIG fan of Barkeeper's friend! Been using it for years! Great stuff. Nice video!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@stephenlittle7534]

Hi. From england. 😊 I think here we would use AJAK. 😊

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Thats a good alternative... Might be a little on the abrasive side though, I would think.

[@dededenver9560]

I run my ss pans through the dishwasher. Any bluing or residue comes off with a tiny bit of bkf and paper towel. My 18 year old pans still look new.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Gotta love that BKF

[@marcfoss7687]

Thanks for the helpful video, appreciated...would you suggest a non-scratch pad on stainless steel or would a normal scratch pad work without damaging the steel? Thank you.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I use those Scott Brite ones that are safe on nonstick pans, but your stainless should be fine with regular ones too, however, those can scratch the shiny surfance on the outside a little. Better safe than sorry, though.

[@Twins0302]

Joe's Phenomenal - Hi, I have an old (60 yr old) kids bank with 2 stainless steel halves, I will give to granddaughter. The tops are dull Iooking. I put Bar Keepers liquid on for a little bit, and later toothpaste...the inside is a little better, but the outside no big improvement. Any suggestions..

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Try the bkf powder... it much more powerful than the liquid. A white vinegar soak might help a little too.

[@Twins0302]

@@JoesPhenomenal - Ok, will check that out...T.Y.

[@zandraj1570]

Great job, but I am not clear. Can Bar Keeper's Friend be used to remove burnt on foods or only after you have used the other methods to give pots and pans that "like new" look?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I would just use the barkeepers friend as a polish at the end for the most part if you have stuck on food.... That's really what It's for.... If you can get the burned on chucks off just through scrubbing, you can put a little white vinegar in the pan for a couple of hours and that will break it up.

[@zandraj1570]

@@JoesPhenomenal Thank you for your reply.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

You got it!

[@Far7rom]

Very impressive. Thank you.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Thank you too!

[@bondjane007]

I used vinegar and baking soda and it got some of it out but it's still a lot stuck around the edges it's very thick I burnt pudding in there I forgot to set the timer so it burned pretty badly I had to throw the pudding away. I have tried soap & water but it didn't work very well either.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Oh no! Wasted pudding! How long did you let the vinegar mixture soak.... I once let it sit in there for like 3 days, and it kinda helped a little better.

[@raniaahmed8275]

I just got a pan and after first use on medium heat it has a brown spots deep that I can't clean . any idea how to clean them?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

That's called "tea staining" it doesn't hurt the pan, and is cause be slight deterioration of the stainless surface. It looks funky though. If that happened to you right away on a new pan, I would get your pan replaced. It shouldn't happen so quickly, IMO

[@citygirl5705]

I was STUNNED at how well this worked. I had a dirty pan sitting around for weeks and this got it looking brand new. 1) Put the pan on the stove and put heat on HIGH. Let it get hot. 2) Pour a bunch of baking soda in the pan and then pour a bunch of water on it. 3) Turn off the stove and let the pan sit for hours. 4) Use a wool scrub brush and some elbow grease (pour some water in to loosen baking soda).

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Yes! Thanks... the baking soda method works really great too!

[@1Thessalonians5.21]

Remember to use hot water in a hot pan to prevent warping.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@jeannelevrier6943 yes... Good advice.

[@jorick8241]

What type of material do you recommend using on stainless pans?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Nothing too abrasive otherwise you end up with scratches on the pans. Do you mean for cooking or cleaning? For cleaning I use those blue scrub pads that are designed not to scratch.. the ScottBrite ones. For cooking, I try to always use either Teflon or wooden utensils. I do use a wire wisk sometimes, when I let lazy on my small sauce pan, but if you look at it, you'll see a lot of swirl scratches down in the bottom because of that.

[@jorick8241]

Thank you so much.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

You got it!

[@maryglover7600]

My master chef pot after washing it had a white stain!dint like it! I dint burned it is it the type of stain steel?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Were they little white spots? If so, those are stains from something like salt. Wanna be sure you let the pot heat up pretty well before adding that kind of stuff into it, or it can absorb into it a little. It doesn't hurt it, just looks a little funky. You might be able to get those out with some white vinegar and baking soda... or some Barkeepers Friend.

[@francevachon6847]

Hi there is another method to scour burnt-on residue from a frying pan, ''Bounce'' style fabric softener sheets, which you place the sheet in the bottom of the frying pan, and pour boiling water at half capacity, let stand 5 to 6 hours or overnight, then you normally clean with a liquid soap and a non-metallic scouring pad ... bingo !!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Wow! I've never heard of that one! Sounds interesting though! Will have to try it... Maybe for a future video.

[@corpsie-diytools38]

@@JoesPhenomenal - according to the MSDS the active ingredient is double pressed stearic acid

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Interesting!

[@delliott777]

How to clean the iron skillet 🍳?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@@delliott777 cast iron? On those you don't want to clean them with soap. Just water to remove the chunks, and leave the rest to season the pan.

[@khe8969]

Btw wouldnt co2 being emitted by boiling baking soda be bad to breathe in?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I do t thi k it's enough to be dangerous... Might be a good idea to use a little mask just in case though along with some good ventilation.. Never hurts to be careful.

[@tuc1113]

Just did the baking soda method on my decades old Wear-Ever 3 ply stainless saute pan. I had relegated it to the rear of my cabinet due to deep set burned on crud that no amount of scrubbing could get all out. After 1/2 a box of baking soda, a few minutes of boiling and a bit of scraping wirh a teflon spatula and.... Whoa! 😲 totally clean! To the front of the cabinet, it goes. Thanks for showi this great method.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Sweet! Glad it worked for ya. Heavily stained pans can be tough.

[@nekomochi486]

Unfortunately for me, a 12 oz. Barkeeper's friend is very expensive where I live and the chemical components in it are also available in an impure form if bought separately. I guess baking soda is going to be my friend for a long while.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Can you get oxalic acid where you are? That's the active ingredient in that.

[@donacatanguma]

@@JoesPhenomenal I thought oxalic acid was highly toxic and shouldn’t be around food ? I’ve always been afraid to use it for that reason.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

@donacatanguma definitely can be. Gotta make sure you rinse really well and not leave any traces of it on the pans when you're done cleaning it, for sure.

[@jamesleegte]

I use barkeepers friend all purpose power cream once a month to clean off all the stubborn oil stains left on the sides and the rims and one bottle lasts me a year or more. Regardless of its price where you are it’s an absolute must buy! I’m from the U.K. and each of my 3PLY and 5PLY SS pans cost me over £100 each. Paying for barkeepers friend is a very worthwhile purchase in the interest of giving my pans the longest life possible!

[@livebetter397]

Thank You for your video didn't know about the Bar Keepers Friend however I have a pot on the stove now with water and vinegar

[@tenet197]

How much boil it with baking soda?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I let it go until it burns off about half of the water.. Maybe a little more... That method works good as long as the crud on the pan isn't on there too deep.

[@MrBalas3]

I’ve used bar keepers friend and tried baking soda on the bottom of my pan that is kinda sticky and it hasn’t help. Any suggestions. Should I heat the bottom up than put it face down in the sink and try barkeeper on it than? Thanks

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Have you tried soaking the pan in white vinegar or a while? That might remove that sticky stuff.

[@JasonL_Hawaii]

Joe must have hands that are immune to hot water while cleaning those pans.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Lol.. Nor really... I didn't use scalding hot water or anything... Just someplace between warm and hot.. As long as you're not putting cold water onto those pans it's not bad.... Or you can use the hottest water you have in the tap to help bring the temp of the pans down more slowly, and then use some luke warn water to clean them.... Probably should have mentioned that. Thanks for the addition!

[@mikeh9949]

Thank's for the tips Joe, it's time to get some BKF. After cleaning, do you season the pans at all?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

I don't, but I know a few people that like to keep their stainess seasoned. I do season my cast iron, though.

[@renzo6490]

You added cold vinegar to a hot pan. Should you add hot water BEFORE adding the vinegar?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Oops... I warmed it a little and I didn't mention that somehow. As long as it isn't colder than room temp, you should be golden anyways though. I like your idea with the hot water though. Better to be safe than sorry.

[@WILRARN]

Fun! And very informing! Great video!

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Thanks!

[@myheadofhair]

Super confused (I have a plumber coming on Monday because of our clogged sink) but you can pour grease down the drain? We never do this but over time, because of cleaning out pans with grease over time it's now a pain and hence the reason for the plumber

[@JoesPhenomenal]

The grease will cause buildup over time and you can end up with a clog eventually... But your right.. even small amounts left over from cooking will do that at some point... The same goes for things like egg shells. IF we do something like deep frying over here, we try to pour all the leftovers into a plastic jug and you can give it to a lot of places the do car oil changes and whatnot. Small amounts are a much bigger pain in the neck tom deal with, however.

[@myheadofhair]

@@JoesPhenomenal thank you so much for your reply 🙏🏽

[@JoesPhenomenal]

No problem!

[@freeman7788]

Bicarb is alkaline and works the best but a little Caustic soda is more alkaline and will cut the grease fast the heat aspect is the expand the grain structure of the metal to release the material locked in the rough surface at a microscopic level...The dirt is basically white capps on the mountainous surface under magnification...

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Nice. Science! 😀

[@freeman7788]

@@JoesPhenomenal hydrocloric acid pool acid removes rust in 3 minutes shining neutralise with bicarb and 3ater solution phosphoric acid converts rust to scale hydrocloric acid removes majority of rust and phosphoric seals and neutralises like bluing a gun steel and Caustic soda and water cleand aluminium like it was new... Hydrocloric acid removes galvanisation and rust and re gal with hyrdocloric acid in water and a zinc electrode and a 6 volt DC power source from a Phone charger stripped end seperate pos and neg and use gator clips takes 30 min to gapl proper or 4 hours heavy duty.. or use same process with pure nickel...Get at guitar shop string... Diesel removes tar on car kerosene with 10 percent petrol used as WD40 as WD40 is just a petroleum distillate like diesel and kerosene...Diesel and 10% petrol used as WD40 pressurise with compressed air or propellant WD40 bubbles not because of any properties but its the propellant and it aint a lubricants its a water dispersant with lubricating properties...And WD is Toxic.... Make varnish from charcol making gass collecting and have ash to make lye aka caustic soda and water and charcol crushed for plant growth and oil to seal and glue timber...

[@MomLunarD]

I use vinegar, dish soap, baking soda n warm it a bit then make it sits awhile. Washing them after dishes n utensils done. What i want to be done is the bottom that accumulated dirts. How to remove it

[@JoesPhenomenal]

The underside of the pan? Barkeepers friend should remove that discoloration.

[@sherrycohen1824]

I have these same pans. My biggest problem is getting the burned on grease off from the outside of the pan, where grease splattered or ran down. I've tried BF, the Pink Stuff, Dawn (spray), and oven cleaner. A lot of it is still on. Do you or anyone else have any other suggestions?

[@BigLukeyBoi]

You need to clean it like at 2:30 of this video . kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmKZqaGweLycm8Usi=dTCHK4ZSQA4e9d7Y You boil the pan inside a bigger pot using baking soda

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Barkeepers friend can get that off the outsides too, but to get it to stick, you have to turn it into a paste or it just falls off.. Just mix some up with a tiny bit of water, and you can get it on there... Requires a little scrubbing that way though.

[@peterscuba]

I tried the baking powder, it worked a little, not enough, vinegar, no improvement, but what solved it for me was caustic soda, someone mentioned it in the comments, I couldn't find a youtube video for it but found a web page that covered the procedure. Need to be careful but worked perfectly

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Will need to look into that one.

[@michaelluscombe6881]

Great vid thx mate 👍

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Thanks!

[@lnguyen9927]

thankyou for this idea.

[@JoesPhenomenal]

You're welcome

[@Djs-bq8ix]

Vinegar+water mix and foil work

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Good call! Thanks for mentioning that. The more options we have for this stuff, the better chance of helping more people out. Appreciate you.

[@nikitabhujang4875]

It really worked 👍🏻👍🏻

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Good to hear!

[@corpsie-diytools38]

Is it ok to only clean with soap and water and leave the white stains and discoloration?

[@JoesPhenomenal]

Yeah... that doesn't really hurt anything with the pans.... Just looks a little funky is all.

[@justrosy2635]

You don't actually need all that other stuff for the "sauce." Just put in some oil and heat it, paying attention to the smoke point, so it doesn't smoke. Shut the burner off, use a steel brush to scrub the pain (don't burn yourself, use oven mits, and wear protective eyewear!), and then let the pan cool so the next step won't crack it. Transfer it to a soapy sink and wash it off. Whatever's left, use warm water and baking soda, dump that mix, then wash it with regular warm water and dish soap. Rinse and you're done.