How to Clean Stainless Steel Pans to Keep them Looking New - Brightly.eco

Ready to scramble some (vegetable) eggs ? You pull out your handy stainless steel skillet, only to find it riddled with grease build-up, stains, and other debris. So you drop it in the sink and do whatever it takes to get rid of the residue. Nothing seems to work.

Just because your stainless steel cookware has those stubborn stains doesn't mean it's meant to be thrown away. Instead of stocking up on new cookware , refresh what you already have with a simple cleaning trick.

How to clean stainless steel pans so they look like new and you don't have to buy new ones.

How to clean stainless steel pans

According to Nicole Modi aka @kalejunkie on TikTok, this is the only natural hack that gets rid of those stubborn stains and residue. And it makes your stainless steel pans look like new.

With a few simple ingredients (which you probably already have in your pantry), you have what she says looks like a "scientific experiment." Plus, it only takes five short, simple steps. Follow the instructions below to clean stainless steel pans like a pro.

What do you need:

Half Lemon
sodium bicarbonate
white wine vinegar

Instructions:

1. First, squeeze half a lemon into your dirty stainless steel pan. Put the peel in the pan and don't worry about the seeds.

2. Pour in baking soda and white vinegar.

3. Place your pan on the stove and turn up the heat. Bring the mixture to a boil and let all those nasty stains melt away.

4. Stir for about a minute. yes, just a minute

5. Rinse the pan under the running water and watch the magic happen. Your spots will disappear in seconds.

If you notice residue even on your nonstick cookware, Modic says you can use baking soda and olive oil to get rid of stains. Rub gently and voila.

Not only are these hacks great for your stainless steel pans, they're also great for the environment and prevent you from throwing away old produce that still has some use. Plus, this trick will save you from breaking the bank.

If you're looking for more ways to make your kitchen sustainable, check out our favorite eco-friendly kitchen swaps .

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