Clean stainless steel pots to make them shine like new

When heated, the iron and carbon elements in the stainless steel pot will be oxidized at high temperatures, the surface will turn yellow-black or change color.

To solve the above problems, you can refer to the method below.

Pour an appropriate amount of white vinegar into a bowl, add a sufficient amount of toothpaste and stir to form a cleaning solution. Dip a paper towel in this solution and cover the stainless steel pot surface, leave for 3-5 minutes. If it is an old yellow stain for many years, you can spray the solution several times to extend the penetration time, from 10-20 minutes.

After removing the paper, use a soft cloth to wipe the surface of the pot and sprinkle some salt on it. Use the rough side of the scrubbing pad dipped in white vinegar and continue to rub on the surface of the pot. The yellow stains and dirt on the surface will be removed.

White vinegar has antibacterial and antiseptic properties, and its main ingredient is acetic acid, so it has good cleaning ability. Unlike other strong detergents on the market, white vinegar is very safe for the skin and rarely causes corrosive reactions like other detergents. Then add an appropriate amount of toothpaste to the bowl with white vinegar. Toothpaste contains mild corrosive substances, so it can also be an ideal cleaning agent for treating household stains, dirt or scratches on the surface.

In addition, alum can be used to treat rust stains on stainless steel pots. Accordingly, use one liter of water to boil with 50 grams of alum. After it has dissolved in water, dip a towel into the solution and wring out the excess water. Use the damp towel to wipe the stainless steel pot, rub the rusty spots, the pot will be shiny like new.

Stainless steel pots are also prone to yellow stains on the inside. At this time, crush an eggshell, use a sponge to wipe with the eggshell and scrub the yellow stains.

When using stainless steel pots, you should also pay attention to some issues. First of all, you should not use stainless steel pots to boil Chinese medicine. This type of medicine contains alkaloids, which react with stainless steel and can reduce the effectiveness of the medicine or damage the stainless steel product.

In addition, when using stainless steel pots, you need to pay attention to the amount of water inside. Do not boil the pot dry because it will cause the plating layer to peel off. If left for a long time, it can easily cause the pot to burn, even cause a fire.

If stainless steel pots are not cleaned, they will accumulate a lot of dirt, not only affecting their aesthetics but also affecting their ability to conduct heat when cooking, causing gas waste. Therefore, stainless steel products should be cleaned regularly.

According to VnExpress