What to do if the stainless steel pot keeps sticking

Stainless steel is a metal product made by mixing iron and steel. Compared with iron products, stainless steel has the obvious advantage of being less likely to rust. Many people will specifically buy stainless steel pots when buying pots because stainless steel pots have a relatively long service life. However, when using stainless steel pots for cooking, many people will find that the stainless steel pots often stick to the pot. How should they solve this problem?

How to open a new stainless steel pot:

1. Heat a pot on the stovetop. Heat the stainless steel skillet over medium heat until it is very hot. It usually takes 1 to 2 minutes.

2. Turn off the heat or remove the pot from the heat, add a spoonful of oil (olive oil, coconut oil, peanut oil, etc.) into the pot, and then tilt the pot to allow the oil to spread evenly over the entire bottom of the pot.

3. Put the pan back on the stove and continue heating until the oil starts to smoke. When the pan is heated and oil is added, the molecules on the surface of the stainless steel will open up to allow the fat in the oil to embed into the pan, which is equivalent to adding a non-stick surface to the stainless steel cookware.

4. Turn off the heat and wait for the oil to cool down naturally. After cooling, you will see a mirror-like reflection on the surface of the pot. At this point, the "opening the pot" step is basically completed.

It should be noted that after boiling, the oil must be wiped off with a paper towel and no detergent can be used. Try to use less detergent in future cleaning. If you use detergent frequently, be sure to repeat the "opening" process every once in a while.

The second issue is cleaning:

1. If there is a hard crust of food stuck inside the stainless steel pot, soak the pot in warm soapy water for a few hours or overnight. Pour out the water and scrape the stainless steel pot vigorously with a coarse cleaning ball or cleaning block. This will remove most food crusts and adhesions.

One thing worth noting is: don't use steel wool or the like. Although using these metal scraping balls or cleaning pads can effectively remove food sticking, they can also cause scratches on the surface of the cookware, which can greatly affect the life of the stainless steel pot over time!

2. If there are burn marks left on the outside of the pot, you can use baking soda to remove them. But make sure the cookware is completely dry, then sprinkle a little baking soda on its surface. Use a dry cloth or sponge to rub the baking soda all over the surface of the cookware. You can also add a little water to the baking soda to create a continuous paste. If the burn marks still cannot be wiped off, you can try using a cleaning pad with medium abrasiveness, wipe it with a wet sponge, and then thoroughly remove the black on the bottom of the pot.

3. If there are burn marks left in the pot, then you need to put enough water in the pot to cover the burn marks, and then boil it on the fire. Bring to a boil, add a few tablespoons of salt to the water, turn off the heat, and wait a few hours. Pour off the water and use a cleaning pad to remove the burn marks. If the burn mark is still there, just repeat the process over and over again.

One thing worth noting is that you can only add salt after the water has boiled. If you add salt to cold water, it may affect the service life. In addition to salt, you can also choose to add lemon juice or white vinegar.

Daily maintenance tips:

1. Don’t be lazy. Don't be lazy here includes two levels: first, after using the pot, you must clean it up quickly, and don't leave it aside and wait for the food to cool down and stick to it before cleaning it. The second is to maintain the stainless steel pot regularly.

2. After cleaning, remember to wipe off the water stains or wait until the pot is completely dry before putting it away. Although stainless steel pots are not afraid of water, water will not only leave unsightly water stains, but will also affect the metal coating on the surface over time.

3. Never bleach or use detergents containing ammonia to clean stainless steel pots. These things will react with the metal and accelerate the corrosion of the metal, otherwise after a while you will ask: Why is my stainless steel pot rusting...?

4. Don't wash your stainless steel cookware in the dishwasher. Even though stainless steel cookware can be cleaned in a dishwasher, washing it in a dishwasher will greatly shorten the service life of stainless steel cookware and affect its functionality.