Things You Will Need
As your new purchase takes its place in the cupboard along with other well-used pots and pans, reality sets in. That expensive saucier, frying pan, wok or pasta pot isn’t special any more -- until you clean it and the shine returns. All-Clad cookware can be brought back to its original gleam with some effort and the right cleansing solution.
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Begin cleaning the pans with a sponge or soft cloth and a powdery cleaning product recommended by All-Clad, Bar Keeper’s Friend. Whether you’re cooking with the premium copper-core All-Clad collection or its best-selling stainless steel products, they all need cleaning after use. Rinse the cookware of all food particles, using warm water. Splash a bit of the very fine powder onto your kitchen counter and add a touch of water, creating a runny paste.
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Dab the sponge or cloth into the paste and apply it to the interior surface of your stainless steel cookware. Using a circular motion, and moving from the center outward, rub gently until you’ve covered the entire bottom and sides of the pan. Do the same for the exterior surface.
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Remnants of food build up around the rivets inside the pan. Use a toothbrush or kitchen brush to clean these particles away. Cooking oils also build on the outside of the pan and turn a chocolate brown color. The talc-fine Bar Keeper's Friend powder removes these spots with a gentle rubbing.
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Dip the pan into warm, soapy water and rinse thoroughly. Do not leave a film. Dry your pan immediately with a dry, soft towel.