It is not easy to clean discoloration from outside. Looked it up on web and followed all directions with vinegar and baking soda. Steel cleaner?
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I use Barkeepers Friend to clean mine. It gives a nice bright sheen to it, I must say though that mine has not gotten discolored neither inside or out. Good luck!
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Sounds like it needs to be cleaned. Our old friend vinegar helps in those small places. If really clogged, vinegar & baking soda usually work. Be sure to let it dry properly.
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I always scrub my white kitchen gadgets with baking soda after they've come in contact with color-staining veggies. It works like a charm. :) I always try to not let the stained item sit too long, as that will require a bit more scrubbing, but, even then, everything always works out.
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Vinegar doesn't have to be hot to be used to force a patina on a carbon steel blade. Just soak a paper towel with vinegar, wrap it around the blade an leave it for an hour or two. Mustard also works well.But as mentioned by others, a patina will help further protect the blade from rust.
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I googled cleaning for stainless steel, Martha Stewarts page says to clean it with soap water do not soak. Then use white vinegar on the stains that won't come off with soap and water. I tried it and it works fine. Then I rewashed cause I don't like the smell of vinegar!
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I also haven't had a problem. I've had mine nearly 6 months and it looks practically brand new inside and out. I did have a little discoloration after a few dishes I've prepared. To remedy that, I poured a little baking soda right onto a (not-too-wet) normal sponge, and it scrubbed right out. The baking soda acts as an exfoliant (as well as of course, an odor-removing deodorizer) and provides a nice, soft scrubbing action. rinse it all away. Hand dry.
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I suggest a cleaner that is save for plastics called Bar Keeper's Friend. It is one of the best kitchen cleaners I've discovered over the decades. It comes in a gold color container similar in shape to what you find "Comet/Ajax" in but this is non-abrasive and leaves no residue. I've used it with a scrubby pad to completely recover a pan with years of cooked on dark gook on the bottom, that's how good it is. Amazon carries it too: Bar Keepers Friend® Cleanser & Polish 12 Oz Two Pack
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Try Bar Keepers Friend. You can find it in just about any supermarket. It makes my stainless steel pans shine like new when they're discolored.
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Try running a vinegar/water solution through it and then the baking soda. That may take care of it.
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Leave the product "on" until the stain disappears. It should take 30-90 seconds depending on weather conditions. Rinse it off with treated water if possible.
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Best way to clean is to let soak in white vinegar for 6 hours (removes mineral deposits), then rub down with 0000 steel wool (or sos pad), rinse.
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I would try MAAS. It removes stains and polishes without any damage. I have tried other suggested products and concoctions and this is the only one that I feel safe using on my precious metals. It is amazing!
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Try this link!http://www.ehow.com/how_6114013_clean-soot-stainless-steel-chrome.html#page=0Also try magic sponge, do not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners like cleanser.
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Hi Anne...this homemade stain remover works on everything! try it.... 1 tsp. Dawn dishwashing detergent3-4 tablespoons of hydrogen peroxidecouple tablespoons of baking soda.Scrub on with a scrubbing brush.Happy 4th....Katherine
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I have heard a water-vinegar solution is good to run through to de-lime or otherwise clean. Have never needed to do so don't know for sure.
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I'm not sure about steel, I know I sprayed it on my galvanized fence post and it turned them a really nice white clean color. Although those spots no matched the color of the rest of the fence. I would try a little on a small area of the steel first, but it works on Iron and I would not think this would be an issue for your steel.
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I used a mixture of baking soda and water then ran the cleaning cycle. I used an old cloth to pick up some of the baking soda and water paste then scrubbed the face of the iron while it was still a little warm. Worked like a charm. :)