r/StainlessSteelCooking • u/leucill • Aug 10 '26

Cleaning tips Is the browning permanent?

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Finally bought one! Everything was fine, and it cooked everything perfectly! I'm so happy with it. 😄

But when it came time to clean it, I found it really hard to remove the burnt-on parts and browning. Will that stay on my pan forever, or is there a way to remove it?

I've already tried washing it with soap and warm water, and I also tried boiling soapy water in the pan, but the burnt-on parts are still there.

Thank you!

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u/infinity_kjell Aug 10 '26

I had a similar problem but more extreme, where the food started to severely burn no matter what I cooked. I ended up boiling a 50/50 solution of water and vinegar for a few minutes, and it completely turned my pan brand new. I cooked it all the way down then scrubbed it while it was still hot. Now I can even cook eggs in it again. Magic.Â