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One of my first grown-up home essential purchases was a stainless steel pan. I had been a non-stick savant in the kitchen for as long as I can remember but after much convincing (read: berating) from ...

Stainless steel is one of the most popular finishes for everything from appliances and sinks to cookware. Why? For starters, those gorgeous reflective surfaces take your room from ordinary to refined.

Q: I have lots of stainless steel in my kitchen: the sink, refrigerator, dishwasher door, pots and pans. But a lot of it is stained and dull — even my Oneida teaspoons, which I have had for more than ...

You should be cleaning after every single use. Many pans have specific needs based on material and manufacturing process. There are three easy methods for getting the job done. Stainless steel pans ...

Warm soapy water works best to clean stainless steel. Avoid harsh chemicals like bleach and ammonia, as well as abrasive materials. To achieve a sleek finish, apply a little bit of olive oil onto a ...

So you finished cooking a meal in your stainless steel pan. You’re left with a bit of oil and stuck-on bits — what’s a cook to do? The answer is to start cleaning before you start digging in. “I can’t ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Stainless steel cookware is the journeyman of ...

Whether you’re a professional-grade, at-home chef or a new grad filling out the basics of a first apartment, knowing how to clean stainless-steel pans is a must in your arsenal of skills. This kind of ...