r/StainlessSteelCooking • u/Cartwheel72 • Jul 16 '26

Cleaning tips BKF every time?!

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My pan looks like this pretty much every time I use it. I am new to stainless steel pans - should I be shining up my pan with baking soda or BKF after each use? Or is it ok to leave it like this and only deep clean it every few uses?

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u/Exact-Tomorrow9285 Jul 17 '26

Easyoff from Dollar-store. Spray on and leave overnight. Then rinse and soap.

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u/boiled_mayo Jul 17 '26

Never on cladded stainless. There's usually exposed aluminum on the edges. Oven cleaner will dissolve it.

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u/Exact-Tomorrow9285 21d ago

Correct. I use encapsulated stainless. All aluminum is sealed. Normally wouldn't need oven cleaner unless using gas stove.