How to get discoloration off bottom of sauce pan
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It depends. Are asking about the inside or the outside? If you are asking about the inside, salt and a scrub pad such as the green Scotch brand scrubbies. If you are asking about the outside bottom, then you can use, Comet, Bartenders Friend type of cleanser and a rag to get them clean
1706994
Try baking soda and peroxide, make a paste, rub it on for a while. Then see if that helps take off the build up.
2134076
I used the "heat pan and scrub like heck all over the cooking surface with paper towel and coarse salt" method. Act like you are attempting to grind the salt into the stainless steel. It worked very well on this pan.
683513
I use a powdered soap like Ajax or Comet. Heat the pan in hot soap water, pull it out and scrub. If that doesn't work try over cleaner outside.
1753018
Gosh, I have no idea! I did read recently that the Pam cooking spray I used may have been the cause of the staining. Sorry that's all I know!!
2007489
My ceramic pot has the same small cracks and they don"t seem to affect the way it cooks. Try using a small amount of bleach and water mix on the stains.
752448
Put the pan on the counter. Pour a glass of water in the pan so the bottom of the pan and the label are completely covered. Let soak for a few hours. It will slide right off. No goo or residue left at all. I left mine sitting for six hours, because I got busy and forgot about it. Perhaps an hour or two would be sufficient, not sure.
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There might be an easier way, but this is what I did and it definitely worked. First I warmed the wok over low heat, then (away from flame) I poured in a half cup of lacquer thinner and scrubbed thoroughly with coarse steel wool. Dump out the liquid and repeat. I also scrubbed the outside just to make it look more even when seasoned. For the actual seasoning, just hold over high heat until all the metal turns black, then wipe it down with cooking oil soaked rag(s) until they remain clean and no longer pick up any discoloration.
35068
Like any pan, you can try filling it part way with water and a large scoop (1/4 c.?) of baking soda. Bring it to a boil then let it rest for a while. After that, a non-metal spatula or other device capable of scraping without causing damage will generally remove the burned on substance.
44241
When it says, butter the pan, I would do just that. You can take off the rust with Olive Oil or vegetable oil. Remove the rust and continue to use the pan. But butter it. If You would like to cover the bottom of the pan, cut a circle of parchment paper and put on the bottom. But in order to made the cake or whatever come out of the pan, you must oil or butter it.
342500
I've used a product called "Bar Keepers Friend" on mine. The only discoloration I notice is on the bottoms occasionally and also the rivets on the inside of the pan. The rivets don't ever seem to clean and shine up like new, however, the bottom can be polished up with the above product. It's only a couple bucks...it's a powder that you make a paste with a little water. Rub the paste on the bottom of the pan and let it sit 15 minutes or so and then rub off. Works like a charm! I've had these pans for several years and love them despite the rivets not recovering from a lot of use. Hope that helps! I've used a product called "Bar Keepers Friend" on mine. The only discoloration I notice is on the bottoms occasionally and also the rivets on the inside of the pan. The rivets don't ever seem to clean and shine up like new, however, the bottom can be polished up with the above product. It's only a couple bucks...it's a powder that you make a paste with a little water. Rub the paste on the bottom of the pan and let it sit 15 minutes or so and then rub off. Works like a charm! I've had these pans for several years and love them despite the rivets not recovering from a lot of use.... » Read More I've used a product called "Bar Keepers Friend" on mine. The only discoloration I notice is on the bottoms occasionally and also the rivets on the inside of the pan. The rivets don't ever seem to clean and shine up like new, however, the bottom can be polished up with the above product. It's only a couple bucks...it's a powder that you make a paste with a little water. Rub the paste on the bottom of the pan and let it sit 15 minutes or so and then rub off. Works like a charm! I've had these pans for several years and love them despite the rivets not recovering from a lot of use. Hope that helps! « Show Less
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A magnet is strongly attracted to the bottom of the pan. The largest pan in my set discolored badly in one area where the bottom separated from the internal core, which I believe is aluminum. The separation caused the pan to have a large bump on the bottom. We took that one to the recycling center because it seemed unsafe to use.
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For my SS pans, I shake some baking soda onto the wet pan bottom. Put some soap on the wet dishcloth. Rub it out. Easy. Great technique for cleaning scum off outside of pans, glass casserole dishes, stainless sinks , plastic dishpans, and much more. Keep a shaker of baking soda near the sink!
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get some barkeepers friend. It will remove it right away. I use it on my all clad pans, and it doesn't disappoint
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They make a spray for that purpose. I wet the cooktop with hot water with vinegar and and scrub if necessary with a little baking soda. Cleans it beautifully. You may have to let the hot water and vinegar sit if badly stained.
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I have had my pot for over a year and have used it 2 or 3 times a week during that time. I have very little discoloration in it. I usually soak the pot for a bit in hot soapy water and then use one of those plastic? scrunchies to scour it.
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I usually soak the pan in hot soapy water and use a vegetable brush to clean mine. The other suggestions that people have offered sound good, too. If you continue to have problems, contact Le Creuset for additional ideas.
666985
The rust you see, may just be mineral deposits. Stainless steel often becomes discolored in hard water. Try soaking in white vinegar (the acid in the vinegar removes the minerals). Thoroughly rinse the pot in warm soapy water. If you are worried about germs add about 4 drops of bleach and let soak. A stronger bleach solution may remove other discolorations. Be careful of using too much vinegar or bleach if they come in contact with plastic parts.