Almost every household has a few stainless steel pots for cooking, but after a period of use, the pots’ exteriors will develop yellow and black stains. These stains are often stubborn and difficult to remove with regular cleaning methods, causing a lot of inconvenience in daily life.
The reason the stainless steel pots turn yellow and black is usually due to food residue and grease buildup at the bottom of the pots after prolonged use, forming tough stains that are hard to remove. In addition, improper use and delayed cleaning also contribute to the loss of shine in stainless steel pots.
This not only affects the aesthetics but also reduces the heat conductivity of stainless steel pots, leading to unnecessary gas wastage during use. Therefore, to keep stainless steel pots clean and in good condition, we should clean them regularly.
To remove stains around stainless steel pots, you can apply the following simple methods:
Method 1: White vinegar + baking soda + mosquito repellent ash + salt
Spray white vinegar on the outside of the stainless steel pot. White vinegar softens and helps dissolve stains faster. Next, sprinkle some mosquito repellent ash around the pot.
Mosquito repellent ash is a type of vegetation ash that naturally contains alkaline substances. These substances are similar to natural cleansers and have strong cleaning power. Moreover, the tiny particles in mosquito repellent ash also have a polishing effect, making it easier to remove stains on the bottom of the pot and restore its original shine.
After that, sprinkle baking soda on the outside of the pot. Baking soda has strong cleaning properties and when mixed with a cleaning solution, it produces a large amount of gas bubbles, which have a powerful cleaning effect. Leave it like that for half an hour for the stains to dissolve, making it easier to scrub.
After half an hour, use a scouring pad and scrub the outside of the pot. At this point, you can sprinkle some coarse salt on the surface of the pot to increase friction, making it easier to remove the stains.
After scrubbing, simply rinse with clean water and the stainless steel pot will be clean and shiny like new.
This method can also be applied to remove black and yellow stains inside the pot.
Method 2: Baking soda + white vinegar
With this method, you can spray white vinegar on the surface of the stainless steel pot, then sprinkle baking soda on top. Next, cover the surface with a piece of paper and continue spraying white vinegar on top.
Leave it for a few hours or overnight, then remove the paper and something magical will happen. At this point, the surface of the pot has returned to its original brightness with light stains. If the stains are too stubborn, you can use a scouring pad and scrub a few times, and the stainless steel pot will shine like new.
Method 3: Pineapple peel
In addition to the first method, there is a simpler method to clean stainless steel pots. With this method, you just need to prepare a sufficient amount of pineapple peels, put them in the stainless steel pot, and add an appropriate amount of water. Note that the water level must be higher than the level of grease and dirt.
Then, place the pot on the stove and boil for 15 to 20 minutes. After the water has boiled, pour out the water and pineapple peels, and gently wipe the surface of the pot with a cloth until it is as clean as before.
To better protect the stainless steel pot, we should also master the correct usage method. Try to focus the flame in the middle of the pot’s bottom so that it does not spread to the entire bottom, preventing the surrounding area from turning yellow or black.
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