Never use abrasive tools like steel wool or harsh cleaners such as bleach or oven cleaner on your stainless-steel pans, as these can permanently damage the surface.
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- What is the difference between brushed stainless steel and stainless steel? The key difference between brushed and polished stainless steel is that brushed stainless steel has a rough surface, whereas polished stainless steel has a smooth surface. Brushed stainless steel is a type of metal having a dull polish that is made through friction.
- Does stainless steel discolored from heat? Stainless steel discoloration could be caused by heat, harsh chemicals, or incorrect use of stainless-steel cookware. Most discoloration is easily corrected with natural products like baking soda, vinegar, lemon juice, or club soda. Cleaners containing oxalic acid can restore stainless steel.
- "Can you use oven cleaner on an electric oven?" Spray the oven cleaner around the inside of your oven, covering the back, sides, bottom, top, door, corners and crevices. If you have an electric oven, don't spray on the heating elements; instead, simply lift them up and spray underneath. If you have a gas oven, don't spray where the gas comes through.
- Is it OK to use Windex on an iPad screen? Can I clean the iPad screen with Windex, Alcohol, or Window Cleaner? No, using abrasive or chemical cleaners is strongly not recommended. So do NOT use Windex, chemical cleaners, or window cleaners! These type of harsh chemical cleaners can damage the screen by stripping away the coating on the display.
- "Can I use steel wool on hard anodized cookware?" Avoid using steel wool and only use abrasive scrubbing pads sparingly. Don't use cleaning solutions that aren't intended for cookware. Never use oven cleaner or other caustic cleaning agents on your cookware. Also avoid any liquid household cleaners.
- Can you use a Brillo pad on a self-cleaning oven? Can Brillo or S.O.S pads be used in the oven? No, steel wool pads should never be used in an oven as they can scratch the enamel. Use only non-scratching sponges or cloths when cleaning inside the oven, such as nylon scrubbers.