what do you clean the pots with to keep them shiney and new looking?
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I'd like to know myself. I have them wrapped as a Christmas present. That would be helpful information. I did read a post that the spray Pam is a must!
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Hi Lucy, first of all please dont boil dishwater in them! Be sure you bring your pan up to temperature (no higher than medium heat) then add oil, then food to cook. To clean, let pan cool then wash with hot soapy water and scrub with Non-Abrasive pad. To remove stains use Barkeepers Friend Stainless Steel cleaner. You can get this at Walmart. Follow directions on label. Hope this helps!
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I use Amway metal cleaner and it shines both the stainless and copper to like new condition.
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We just hand wash them with dish soap and water. We have not had any issues with tarnishing, and have had some for several years!
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I don't find any difference. I did find that using just a gloved hand to 'scrub' the pot or pan works better than a sponge or dish rag. You can feel any food residue that's left, or rather feel the pot/pan smooth right out. Sounds weird, I know, but it works. Don't use the cleanser or polish on any mirrored (shiny) surfaces as it seems to leave tiny scratches... I use the polish/cleanser on the inside & usually the bottom, if needed. I wash the rest with dish soap (it's also a good idea after you rise the polish or cleanser out that you do a light 'wash' with dish soap to make sure you get all the gritty residue from the polish or cleanser off the inside of the pot/pan. Also, before washing, wet the pot/pan enough so that you can make a paste with the polish or cleanser. Spread it around & let it sit for a few minutes as that seems to break down the food residue much easier.
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Cleaning is the same as other brands of stainless cookware that I have. I use them with an induction cooktop and they work very well.
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I use Dawn dish soap, and hand wash all my dishes, they have rust spots on them. Had them less than a month, light use.
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Season the pots just as you would cast iron. Coat lightly with cooking oil and bake (or heat at lowest setting on top of stove)for a couple hours. then clean excess off. You can repeat this when necessary.
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I do wash mine in the dishwasher about 75% of the time. They still look and preform great. We do have very good treated water in our home it may make a difference. You will not be sorry with these pots and pans.
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I haven't had to clean a pan that was completely boiled dry, but I've cleaned discoloration and tarnish off my Simply Calphalon using Kleen King Stainless Steel & Copper Cleaner many times. Just sprinkle about a teaspoon worth of powder into the pan then gently scrub with a dripping-wet, non-scratching scrub sponge. Hope this helps!
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We just use dish soap. A light coat of vegetable oil with a paper towel gives it back its deep dark color. Try it! My wife says nothing else works, although I've thought about granite clean and shine.
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Whether it's China, Timbuctu or wherever it's the Henckels name that counts. Also someone was critical of rust spots and a fading shine. Dip the used ware in kitchen water to counter acid from tomatoes and like products. When clearing dishes off the table at a dinner party, all the tableware goes into soapy water until we load the dishwasher after the guest leave.
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I just use regular soap and elbow grease and then rinse extremely well. My pot is used for homebrewing and the bottom is a bit hazy but the sides have remained nice and shiny.
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If you get hard water stains, go to an oriental grocery and get some powdered citric acid. Use a teaspoon or two in a liter of water and boil it, swish it and rinse. Your pot will be shiny like new!
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This one (silver). I use it on my stainless steel pots and cooper bottom pots, and this produts cleans them beautifully.
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these clean up so easily and so beautifully, that washing them by hand is a breeze. Forget dishwasher it can ruin a perfect finish. Best pots I have ever owned....sorry le crueset
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A little warm water and shake em around. They clean off good as new with no effort!