How To Properly Clean Stainless Steel Pans | Made In Cookware

How To Properly Clean Stainless Steel Pans | Made In Cookware
Stainless Steel is the most versatile cookware material on the market. Its responsiveness to changing heat allows you to cook practically anything to perfection (well, besides scrambled eggs-you might want to use a Non Stick Frying Pan for that). But whether you're searing, sautéing, boiling, braising, or reducing, our Stainless Clad Cookware has you covered. It’s why it continues to be a mainstay in restaurants around the world. And yet, there are many things about cooking with Stainless Clad that can be daunting, like food sticking or burning. However, if you use the right technique (and a little Bar Keepers Friend) all of that is easily avoidable. In this video, Made In Product Designer Steve Barnett gives you all the tips you need to become a master cleaner of three kinds of Stainless Steel messes (including the most dreaded kind: a scrambled egg attempt). Watch this quick care video to help your Stainless Cookware last a lifetime.
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What You’ll Need:
Stainless Clad Pan
Paper Towels
Soap
Sponge
Barkeeper's Friend
Video Breakdown:
0:00 Start
0:47 How To Properly Clean Stainless Steel Pans
1:11 Level One Washing With Soap
2:45 Level Two Stainless Steel Cleaner / Barkeeper's Friend
6:02 Level Three Boiling Food To Clean Stainless Steel
8:12 Recap of Cleaning Stainless Clad
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[@MadeInCookware]

Good Morning, KZbin! Follow along as Steve guides you through 3 easy ways to clean your Stainless Steel Cookware. As always, let us know if you have any questions in the comments below!

[@jmstickels]

I burnt some rice in a pan MONTHS ago and finally got the burn marks out with barkeepers friend. Thanks, Steve!

[@MadeInCookware]

Glad to help! Let us know if you have any other questions.

[@vcross05]

This guy knows everything! Great work, Steve! You’re crushin it with these KZbin Videos!

[@jamesjenkins1282]

I have found that utilizing Meyer’s clean day that has baking soda in it and then adding dawn and a little water to a mildly hot pan will clean even a pan with heavily burned places very easily. The mixture should be a little thinner than a paste. You will find it to be amazing.

[@mariakingsley1966]

I received a set of Made-In pans for Christmas. I wasn't pleased at first because they lacked the non-stick coating I am accustomed to. Your demos on this channel are very helpful. Thank you.

[@MadeInCookware]

Thank you, do let us know if we can further assist. [e-mail]

[@GreenFoodMan]

This helped so much. Vinager and baking soda weren't cutting the burnt oil. Headed to the store for Bar Keepers friend and it worked like a charm.

[@jdavis018]

For someone who cooks a lot with stainless steel (and often find myself with a level 3 ha!), this is so clutch! Thanks Steve! Keep the videos coming!

[@heni63]

Did you watch his other video with the beard trick?

[@jamesleegte]

Bar Keepers friend is my best friend! Pork Chops always leave a white ghost stain behind and it’s the only meat I can’t clean off with water and washing liquid. Put some Bar Keepers friend on the pan, massage in with a sponge, leave it alone for two minutes, then clean with the same sponge to apply barkeepers friend under a warm running tap and job done. Full factory reset and the pan looks beautiful again.

[@vivianmadisonmahoney9457]

Love it! I've been using nothing but stainless steel since 1963. I had a stainless steel cookware dinner party. I was so impressed I continued to have them throughout the years and I bought my set on the 1st dinner party I hosted. I clean them exactly as you do and that Bar Keepers Friend is phenomenal. Once in awhile I've been known to forget beans or other Foods until they burnt the bottom of my pans blacker than the Ace of Spades. Green beans turned into little charcoal briquettes. LOL period when it gets that bad just let it soak in vinegar then after that a little elbow grease along with that Bar Keepers Friend and I guarantee that stainless steel pan will come out like brand new again.

[@vivianmadisonmahoney9457]

Absolutely! You're telling the facts here. Mix a bit of water & Vinegar and boil a bit. YES!! Finally find someone who agrees with me. So help me God, no lie. One day last week I actually caught my daughter trying to throw one of my stainless steel pans in the trash. I almost croaked I asked her what the hell she was doing? She said mom there's no way this thing will ever come clean again. She's recently moved in with me. I said give me that piece of cookware and I'll show you. 30 minutes doing exactly as you do here in your video it was like brand new. But in the past years I would have done the same thing as she was doing because it was burnt on pitch-black to the bottom. LOL it's the little things that make a difference huh?

[@charleyu5506]

Hey I just got my first set of stainless steel and after my first time cooking with them I ended up with some light brown/ copper colored staining on the rim. I cooked eggs in tomato sauce and weirdly enough there was no staining on the bottom of the pan where most of the food was. Is there a reason that happened so I can avoid it happening in the future?

[@carolyncox1400]

@@charleyu5506 good question

[@FasterThanTheSpeedOfScience]

I just bought my first stainless steel pan today. I'll try it out with salmon tonight. These cleaning tips might come in handy!

[@r0bertfrank]

super helpful tutorial. loving our pans so far, thanks!!

[@iwantaferret]

I didn't realize how much I needed this - thank you Steve for saving my pans! P.S.: Love your videos, keep them coming!

[@ndc216]

Woot woot! It's Steve Day yet again! Another great guide so I can clean my stainless pans and make them purdy again!

[@MadeInCookware]

Thanks for watching, Noah! We appreciate it!

[@juliahaney9001]

Is bar keepers friend like soft scrub?

[@jennaseco]

I'm learning so much! Please keep the videos coming, they're great!

[@MadeInCookware]

Thanks, Jenna! Stay tuned - we've got a whole lot more coming your way.

[@bobcatbigpaws5597]

Man I love that sink. I'm getting ready to redo my kitchen and that sink will be part of it. I have problems with cookie sheet and muffin pans. I'll try this bar keepers cleaner to clean my stainless steel pans. I love stainless pans.

[@april_memoir_artist]

Thank you! You're awesome! 🤩 First time with a stainless steel pan of my own, didn't have bar keepers... so I used baking soda and vinegar. Wow! Worked great. Easy and fast! Looks good as new! You know your stuff, much appreciated. 👏🏼 ❤

[@michaellafond6502]

Bar Keepers Friend is our go to cleanser and we love our Made In pans!

[@aliabu-hamdeh8257]

Definitely trying this method to get that burned on oil removed!

[@karimarcolonrivera1122]

I did buy yesterday my first stainless steel skillet, and of course I made a level 3 mess. I was already having anxiety seen my skillet with spot 😢. This video save me!!! The skillet looks like I haven’t use it yet!! All new!!❤. My question will be which material has to be my utensils when I use the skillet? Like if I’m using a spatula, it should be wood or it can be plastic? I will like to know because I don’t what to leave any scratch on my skillet 😢. Thank you very much for the video and helping me, looking forward to see more of your videos. ❤

[@annec.normand6837]

Thank you for the very informative video!! I was ready to toss my stainless steel frypan before I watched this. Went and bought some Bar Keepers Friend today and I am amazed at how well it cleans. I now have a pan that looks brand new. Again thanks!!

[@MadeInCookware]

Glad it was helpful!

[@oahukane]

Fill pan with water. Bring it to a boil. Time of boil depends on the soil level. Works every time and no need to waste money on cleaner.

[@bieuxyongson]

Nice video. Thanks for the tips. Just got my 2qt saucier. They are replacing my older pots.

[@3580victoria]

Wow! TY! I never heard of Bartenders Friend. I went out and bought it and just as u said it worked! Pans look new!😊 👍👍👍🌟

[@MadeInCookware]

You are so welcome!

[@allisonsullivan2484]

These videos are wonderful and thorough without being too long! And Steve is adorbs. TY

[@MadeInCookware]

Glad you like them!

[@Doncooks]

Steve! You da man. Thanks for the new hot tips.

[@ibleebinU]

Great video and a beautiful kitchen. Moving back to stainless after years of non-stick junkware.

[@NavyLeaguer]

Soak the eggs for a while in warm water and use an old credit card as a scraper. Not my idea - my daughter taught me that. Great vids, Sir Steve!

[@steve304]

The stainless cleaner you have does it all!

[@toddhurdon2016]

I use soap and a ScotchBrite heavy duty green pad to clean my Made-In 12” stainless pan. I find this technique highly effective…..do you consider this too abrasive? I think its fine.

[@goldencalf5144]

Soaking the pan in a solution of baking soda and hot water is good for removing burnt on food. The baking soda will turn the residue really soft where it can easily be wiped off. It's a good idea to use gloves or rinse off the baking soda before putting your hands in the pan.

[@Toddzmom01]

Love Barkeepers Friend, use it all the time (powder) have never seen paste BKF in stores.. I even use it on my cast iron if needed.

[@SmokeyTreats]

Nice vid Steve, thanks. I got on board using Made-In with their very first Facebook ad.

[@m3llie615]

Love Steve's charisma!

[@linsjack2]

We love Steve! Keep it coming.

[@RP-ue9wy]

I know how to clean stainless steal, but here I am watching a 9 min video all the way through. It's 100% Steve's delivery. He does a great job of talking like a normal person you'd hang with.

[@coachcashmoney]

Thanks! I was wondering how to use The Bar Keeper's Friend. A lot of people talk about it.

[@jonathanwiggins5366]

1:42 Daaayyyum...Steve caked up over here.

[@shirtdirtalert]

GYATT

[@chipmalt5366]

Steve does it againnnn!

[@MadeInCookware]

Chip! Good to see you back, dear friend!

[@milagrossoto2879]

THANK YOU STEVE👍

[@mattgunderson350]

Thanks, Steve. Really enjoying the weekly tips to keep upping my cookware game.

[@servantrose]

wow this is actually really good ^^ I was surprised actually. I will subscribe because I need a lot of help in the kitchen and so many people give wrong advice. I'll look for how to season and cook with this too.

[@MadeInCookware]

Thanks! No need to season stainless steel. Check out our video on how to cook with stainless steel. Steve does a great job laying it out

[@radiantcosmetics]

Super helpful tips!

[@user-hk6lh3mc4m]

Hi Steve, Thank you for this great video! I have been looking at all different brands and think I am finally ready to settle on this brand of stainless steel products.

[@krisby05]

I'm loving that enameled dutch oven in the back.

[@Aaron-df6jc]

Thank you Steve. I appreciate this information. I love my new pans - going out to get some bar keepers friend. I’m that hated family member that will sleep after using my pans ♥️🇨🇦

[@MadeInCookware]

Right on!

[@2ndRatePetronius]

I love Steve and these videos!

[@AJBonnema]

For most stuck on things (like egg) I just add cold water and let it soak. After one or two hours every stuck bit comes loose. I can use a dish washing brush to wipe it off. For dark stains I have to work a bit harder or longer, but it does work. Hope this helps. Thanks for the video.

[@MadeInCookware]

Great tip!

[@ginas.balansag3960]

Thank you so much my problem solved very helpful

[@kariay50]

Great tips👌🏻. I will try with the BonAmi powder cleanser instead. It has no harsh chemicals (5 ingredients) and it's non-scratch.

[@MadeInCookware]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@darriasthomas4211]

Just the video I needed. Thanks Steve

[@jtwins7160]

Hi! Should I wash my pans right when I finish cooking (pan is still warm) or do I let the pan cool down completely before cleaning it? Thanks!

[@DancingShiva788]

Very nice demonstration and great advice.

[@jarhead4657]

Check out the pre release enabled dutch oven in the background, my name is on the list for purchase Feb1st and I've been wanting made in to make something like this for a while.

[@saltedcharm8656]

I signed up for that dutch oven, I cannot wait until they release it. 😁

[@jackmehoff2132]

If the Dutch oven is over $100 I'm going to pass on that

[@roberts.4582]

Very helpful, particularly the boiling technique. Bar Keeper's Friend is indeed great stuff.

[@edkelley9079]

I use Made In Stainless cleaner on all my stainless pans, they come out looking like new every time.

[@Hespeakstruth]

Thank you for all the tips.

[@MadeInCookware]

Any time!

[@stevethea5250]

3:30 i like that you went thru the regular steps to show first 4:10, 4:40 8:35

[@waverunner0703]

Dude. I have the hardest time cleaning my stainless steel pans. Thank you for this!

[@caseypursel4605]

Great work Steve!!!!

[@missamazon]

very helpful - thank you!!

[@JeffM---]

Thanks, man.

[@AverageReviewsYT]

For the white residue after cooking a meat, I use a vinegar water mix and it takes it off. U can use barkeepers but I try to stay away from it u less there is discoloration. Due to it being a abrasive.. I can polish my stainless sink with it. I deglaze and then use the vinegar water mix and I have never had a issue with cleaning. I don’t use much water when deglazing to help with the warping. Jsut a little at a time and move it around

[@palatefilms8713]

Steve is my new favorite KZbin star.

[@brandonbritton8298]

More of Steve please

[@m3llie615]

Love your charisma!

[@Bionicbabyy]

Great Video. Thanks😊😊

[@jonathanwiggins5366]

Go get 'em, Steve!

[@patriciamcgarr3183]

Thanks. Great video

[@xaquison]

Thank you!!! Excellent video

[@MadeInCookware]

You are welcome!

[@KK-pf1ye]

I have the made-in cleaner stuff, similar to bar keeps friend, but when I used it with my pans - they stayed discolored (biggest issue is on the bottom of the pan). Any recommendations? Love the video!

[@KK-pf1ye]

@Steve Barnett Thank you! I tried it again with the cleaner and I finally got it to work! I had to do it for a long time. But I noticed it started to take the made-in logo off of the bottom, which made me wonder - are these cleaners damaging to the pans over time?

[@netfun8087]

I love this

[@jlcshoti]

Hi quick question. Can I use those types of pans for like shallow frying?

[@chip_malt]

Yep!

[@78maxamillion]

I love the video. I have the 12" pan and love it. Does it hurt to let the water soak in the pan?

[@jonasweiss5817]

No. It’s fine.

[@atuskaMleinaD]

Show us a level 4 mess cleaning. Cook bacon, then eggs in the bacon grease. Leave egg residue to burn (actually brown and black in the pan). Hate to have to say this, but what you've shown in this video is what anyone would be doing to clean their pans anyway, if they're using them for a variety of food at various cook/heat levels. Except for maybe the BKF. A great/better substitute is ~1Tbsp baking soda, ~1 tsp diatomaceous earth, and a 3-4 drops of dish soap. Diatomaceous earth can be found at most home repair & services big-box stores, and online at major retailers.

[@matthewbgordon]

Good stuff - thanks!

[@dl8270]

Is baking soda the same as barkeepers ?

[@asmith7876]

Totally different things.

[@downsizingontenacres.5927]

Excellent. THANKS!

[@MadeInCookware]

You're welcome!

[@mikemoore8902]

These pans cleaned up so well! Bar keepers friend is 👌

[@sarahleboeuf2947]

Just cleaned up a level 2 today! 🤩

[@arleneagapitovibar9690]

Wow love cooking ❤❤❤

[@MadeInCookware]

Thank you so much!

[@Gena59]

Hey Steve, Do you have a stainless steel cookware set you prefer or can recommend?

[@rfccw949]

Is the yellow and green sponge ok to use like the blue one he has?

[@MadeInCookware]

Sure!

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

Water spots might 'challenge the integrity of the metal'😂 That's so much confidence in the quality of that stainless steel😂

[@keke6924]

I rented furniture for my apartment a few years back for a temporary stay and they threw in some stainless steel pans and I wished I had this video then because the first time I cooked eggs looked JUST like this 😂

[@joshuakim1078]

Same time next Wednesday, Steve?

[@MadeInCookware]

We'll be here!

[@garyhenderson6504]

Nice video. I own both sizes of the Saucier, and I have noticed that without Barkeeper's Friend, the interior stainless itself looks grungy after a few uses. Fortunately, it comes right back after a light scouring with Barkeeper's Friend and a Scotchbrite sponge. My question is this: I also have high-end non-stick pans. While it is mostly a freeze to clean, there is one part that is not. Last week I used it to make a large amount of scrambled eggs. After cooking them, the pan just rinsed clean, EXCEPT for the handle rivets. Those puppies held on to the eggs as if their lives depended on it. Is there an easy way to clean the rivets without damaging the non-stick surface?

[@redmystica72]

I like the scrub daddy or scrub mommy sponge 🧽 for nonstick

[@TheKodamas]

Thank you for saving my pot.

[@MadeInCookware]

Any time!

[@lisacho2725]

LOVE all the detail in this video! My only question is that you said not to use abrasive scourer, but I noticed that sometimes you had the sponge on the dark blue (abrasive side). So, is it ok sometimes to use a more abrasive sponge??? Thanks!

[@bieuxyongson]

Watch again. Don’t use a metal or stainless scrubber but the sponge was just right and won’t hurt it.

[@Toddzmom01]

You should never use STEEL WOOL type scrubbers he, said, the scrubby side of sponge is OK..

[@kara88bg]

I clean stainless by spraying dish soap in it while still hot, brushing it out and puting into dishwasher. Good as new.

[@nadagabri5783]

Great intro 😂

[@user-ll7hy1xl8y]

Can I use a stainless stratch pad/bud on my stainless steel Made In skillet?

[@fasteddie737]

Hey Steve, do you do house calls? All those pans look like the results of my wife's cooking.... in her favorite pan!

[@JDMaya]

VIDEO WELL DONE.

[@shawnhampton8503]

De glazing with the hot water would also work well for the pan that had the chicken as you know, I am sure. Plus you can make a tasty sauce at the same time as cleaning your pan.

[@carriebutler-sx9kg]

What do you use to clean around rivets? Thanks!

[@chip_malt]

Toothbrush is a great hack

[@brendawells918]

So how do you cook eggs so they do not stick like that?

[@Besh-hn1oe]

Can you use a metal spatula on stainless steel pans?

[@MadeInCookware]

yes!

[@janellewoody6178]

Steve, can I put a few drops of Dawn in with the water, bring to boil?

[@MadeInCookware]

Sure! You can absolutely use Dawn on our stainless steel products :)

[@HeronCoyote1234]

For decades, I’ve been using baking soda liberally sprinkled onto a pan or pot that has burnt on food, then putting a little water over the baking soda. I put over heat, and boil for a few mins. This stinks, but manages to bring up the burnt food. However, I do have a continuous problem that needs more help. When my friend cooks with oil, no amount of soaking and/or scrubbing gets rid of the “sticky” residue toward the lip of the pan. Would the BF cream work on that? Thank you.

[@MadeInCookware]

Yes, barkeeper's friend should work well with that or our Make It Like New cleaner!

[@thebewitchinghour831]

I got my first stainless steel pan a few weeks ago and have used it twice. Wow, what a difference in the taste of my burgers compared to Teflon pans. I have to admit though, I didn’t have any Bar Keepers Friend, I only have Ajax cleanser so I used that instead. LOL I did do a final clean with Dawn though. I’ll get some Bar Keepers for the future use.

[@chip_malt]

Made In has some great stainless cleaner too!

[@JohnConboy1]

Doesn't using soap on the pan remove the seasoning. That's what I've been told in regard to SS and cast iron?