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It is advisable to hand wash your pan with warm water and a sponge to make it last longer.
The best way to clean stainless steel cookware is to:
1. Allow your stainless steel pan to cool down. You can speed up this process by soaking it in a sink full of cool water and dish soap.
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2. Next, clean the food residues from your dish. We want to remove all of the dirt from the metal since it can sometimes retain the flavor of a prior dish.
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3. Once you’ve scraped all of the food away, repeat the hand rinse cycle with a gentle sponge.
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4. Lastly, air dry your stainless steel pot, pan, or dish. You may lightly wipe it down and leave it to air out overnight.
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Doing these basic cleaning steps after each usage will ensure the longevity of your stainless steel pan!