How do you clean the stainless steel? I heard it scratches easily is this true?
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Do not use cleanser or steel wool or harsh cleaning compounds. Use stainless steel spray sold in most hardware and grocery stores.
1734940
No. Magnets stick it, so its probably not stainless steel. Ive had mine for a month or 2, use it a few times each week to eat lunch at work. none of the black has not rubbed off and i havent seen and scrapes/scratches yet.
2199646
The polished stainless does show fingerprints and water spots, but it easily wipes clean with a dish towel or paper towel. Mine sparkles and I leave it out on the stove top or warming shelf for quick access.
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Any product or pad recommended for stainless steel will work fine... I have run mine in the dishwasher several times without detriment; I also use plastic scrubber and Dawn liquid for the tough spots / manual cleaning. Hope this helps...Bar Keepers Friend is excellent as well. TomT
576111
I would clean it with "Bar Keepers Friend". That works with most discoloration on stainless steel.
1417180
This isn't product related, but try soaking your stainless steel in vinegar for a bit (I just pour some in and let is sit for a while). The spots should come right off.
1450715
I have to agree with the two previous answers and have always washed the pot by hand. This is due to the size and I also like to wash and dry the pot so it comes out looking like new. We do not put any good stainless cookware, knives or other expensive items in the dishwasher. I believe you will extend the life and looks of this pot by hand washing. Good luck with your choice.
250327
It cleans off easily with my normal scrubber sponge. I wash it right after eating. It's stainless steel. If anything got stuck you could spray it with oven cleaner, but the tray underneath is harder to clean so I put non-stick aluminum foil down. Easy!
1577721
Yes! I don't want to repeat what all the others have already stated but add that it is easy to clean! Just a hint, get some Barkeepers Friend. It is wonderful cleaner in itself but is great for keeping stainless steel look like new!
1672023
I clean it with a soft cloth and dish soap. I run it through dishwadher about every third use. This has worked well for me.
2280938
I have the grate that came with it in almost all the time, but I think it may scratch and show marks easily because it is so shiny. It is a much nicer SS sink than I have ever had before and I think it cleans very easily with sponge made for non-stick pans and dish detergent. I am so much happier with this sink than my old Corian sink that stained easily and I couldn't put hot pans in.
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I bought a set of the Henckels International Everedge Plus Stainless Steel knives at a thrift store today. They don't seem to have ever been used, but all knives had spots of rust on them. Low-grade stainless WILL rust. DO NOT use a plastic scrubbie or the scrubbie back of a sponge because that hard plastic will scratch the metal. I used ZUD cleaner on a wet paper towel, with a lot of elbow grease, and got all the rust spots off without scratching the metal or the writing on the blade. I also use the ZUD on my good stainless pans to keep the bottoms looking like new.
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Yes! I put mine in the dishwasher all the time. At first, with it being as shiny as polished silver, I was afraid to put it in there. I had to keep reminding myself that it's stainless steel, and it's fine. I've had mine for about 9 months, and put them in the dishwasher regularly. The only problem I've had, is sometimes it'll get little water spots. Those just wipe off, though, so it's not a real problem. Know that even using a scotch-brite type scrubber will leave tiny scratches. I avoid those, and accept that if I'm using them all the time, they're going to get some wear. They're still as bright as they were when new. Yes! I put mine in the dishwasher all the time. At first, with it being as shiny as polished silver, I was afraid to put it in there. I had to keep reminding myself that it's stainless steel, and it's fine. I've had mine for about 9 months, and put them in the dishwasher regularly. The only problem I've had, is sometimes it'll get little water spots. Those just wipe off, though, so it's not a real problem. Know that even using a scotch-brite type scrubber will leave tiny scratches. I avoid those, and accept that if I'm using them all the time, they're going to get some wear. They're still... » Read More Yes! I put mine in the dishwasher all the time. At first, with it being as shiny as polished silver, I was afraid to put it in there. I had to keep reminding myself that it's stainless steel, and it's fine. I've had mine for about 9 months, and put them in the dishwasher regularly. The only problem I've had, is sometimes it'll get little water spots. Those just wipe off, though, so it's not a real problem. Know that even using a scotch-brite type scrubber will leave tiny scratches. I avoid those, and accept that if I'm using them all the time, they're going to get some wear. They're still as bright as they were when new. « Show Less
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I would recommend NOT putting them in the dishwasher. After use I take a soft cotton towel and clean and dry immediately. Do not use any abrasive sponges on the stainless as it might scratch and leave swirl marks.
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I always let it soak in warm soapy water. You can use powdered stainless steel cleaner. Works great. Mine looks like new and I use it often. Hope this helps.
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Hi, I think I've used the stopper once or twice since I've had my sink, and when I did use it I never saw any rust at all. The only time I had to deal with a rust issue was when I was cleaning a pan with an SOS pad. I got a tiny bit of metal under one of the feet of the rack that sits in the sink. Stainless steel is very resilient and if you care for it properly it will look good and won't rust. I cleaned the tiny tiny spot of rust with a dab of Barkeepers Helper. I swear by that stuff. Also stay away from egg white on stainless. It doesn't hurt a cooktop because the heat fixes that, but I dropped a spot the size of a dime on my sink. I didn't realize it was the egg white until I tried to clean it after breakfast. When I got the rust stain, and managed to fix that with Barkeepers Helper, I thought I might as well try it on the egg white stain. To my surprise and great happiness it has taken away the spot!! Warning, be careful how much you rub and how hard. Be gentle or you'll leave a tell tail spot where you've been working. Just gently, with a wet micro cloth, put a little water and a little BH on the cloth and work on the spot. Then when you've done, rinse off the area you are focusing on and then rinse out the cloth and wipe down the whole area. You can do this to water spots also. I have very hard water in my area and I manage to get drips down the front of the sink and on my refrigerator, which is stainless. Stainless steel is beautiful, but it does take some care. I hope I haven't bored you will my information, but I like my new kitchen to look like it did when it was installed a year and a half ago, and it does.
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I've not had an issue with cleaning it. Periodically I put it in the dishwasher on the top rack. I'm lucky enough to have one of those adjustable top racks.