There's a reason why it's called stainless steel. Everyone has some longtime favorite pots and pans, which may look incredibly stained. But don't worry, those stubborn stains can actually be removed ...

Stainless steel cookware is as durable as it gets. So durable, in fact, that some pans can go right in the dishwasher. However, food does tend to stick to stainless steel more than any other type of ...

Whether you’re a professional-grade, at-home chef or a new grad filling out the basics of a first apartment, knowing how to clean stainless-steel pans is a must in your arsenal of skills. This kind of ...

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Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Stainless steel cookware is the journeyman of ...

Q: I have lots of stainless steel in my kitchen: the sink, refrigerator, dishwasher door, pots and pans. But a lot of it is stained and dull — even my Oneida teaspoons, which I have had for more than ...