Tillie Doyle
All-Clad pans are a premium product and their owners want to keep them in good condition. To remove rings from the pans, it is recommended to use Bar Keepers Friend, a specialist stainless steel cleaning product. Sprinkle the powder on a damp pan, add a little water, and use a soft cloth or sponge to make a soupy paste. Spread the paste all over the pan, including the sides, and scrub away the stains. For the outside of the pan, a toothpick can be used to get into crevices. Rinse and dry the pan with a lint-free towel.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Cleaning product | Bar Keepers Friend, Bon Ami, baking soda, All-Clad Cookware Cleaner, Brasso, lemon juice, white vinegar, club soda, flour, water, cream of tartar, mild detergent, Borax, Biokleen Automatic Dish Powder, vegetable oil, commercial stainless steel cleaner, copper cleaner, or a 50/50 mix of water and vinegar with a few tablespoons of baking soda |
| Tools | Toothbrush, non-abrasive scrubbing pad, non-abrasive sponge, scouring pad, soft cloth, nylon scrub brush, nylon scouring pad, toothpick, wooden spoon, soft sponge, lint-free towel, paper towel, or a long-handled dish brush |
| Techniques | Wet the pan, sprinkle on cleaning product, mix with water to create a paste, scrub the pan, rinse, dry, soak, buff, boil a mixture of cleanser and water, wipe the pan with a cleansing agent, rub the surface with half a lemon, concentrate on hard-to-reach areas, boil the pan in baking soda and water, rinse in hot water, dry immediately, preheat the pan, deglaze the pan, use a circular motion when scrubbing, repeat techniques if necessary |
What You'll Learn
Use Bar Keepers Friend
To clean your All-Clad pan with Bar Keepers Friend, start by wetting the surface of the pan. Then, sprinkle Bar Keepers Friend powder onto the stained areas. Next, add a small amount of water and use your sponge to mix the water and powder into a paste.
Spread the paste around the pan, covering the stained areas, and let it sit for 15 seconds. You can also use a toothbrush and the Bar Keepers Friend paste to clean around the rivets and the All-Clad logo.
After letting the paste sit, scrub the pan with the green side of your sponge. For extra leverage, place the pan on a towel on the counter instead of bending over the sink.
Finally, rinse and dry the pan thoroughly. It is important to note that Bar Keepers Friend contains oxalic acid, which can irritate the skin, so be sure to wear rubber gloves when using this product.
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Make a paste with water and Bar Keepers Friend
To clean your All-Clad pans with Bar Keepers Friend, start by wetting the pan so that it is slightly damp. Then, sprinkle Bar Keepers Friend powder onto the brown spots or stains. Add a small amount of water and mix the powder and water with your sponge to create a paste. Let the paste sit on the pan for 15 seconds.
Next, scrub the pan with the green side of your sponge. For hard-to-reach areas, such as around the rivets and the All-Clad logo, use a toothbrush and Bar Keepers Friend paste. Rinse and dry the pan thoroughly.
Bar Keepers Friend is more effective than baking soda at removing tough stains and restoring the shine of your pans. However, it should not be left on the pan for more than a minute, as it may cause discolouration. Always wear gloves when using this product, as it contains oxalic acid, which can irritate the skin.
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Scrub the pan with a sponge
To scrub your All-Clad pan with a sponge, first allow the pan to cool. Then, rinse off any excess food with warm water. Next, soak the pan in warm, soapy water. After that, scrub the pan with a sponge or soft cloth. Be sure to use a nylon scouring pad for more difficult cleaning. Finally, rinse the pan with warm water and dry it immediately to prevent spotting.
When scrubbing your All-Clad pan, it's important to use the right type of sponge. A non-abrasive sponge or scouring pad, such as a Scotch-Brite pad or a softer Dobie pad, is ideal. These sponges will effectively remove stains without leaving scratches on your pan.
If you're dealing with tough-to-clean spots or marks, like burnt fat or charred food, you can use a non-abrasive, non-chlorine cleanser in addition to your sponge. Form a paste with the cleanser and a small amount of water, then apply the paste using a sponge, rubbing in a circular motion. Rinse the pan with warm water and dry it immediately. Repeat this process if needed, allowing the paste to soak on the pan before scrubbing.
For everyday cleaning, warm soapy water and a sponge are sufficient to keep your All-Clad pan in good condition. However, it's important to clean your pan thoroughly after each use, as food films left on the pan can cause discoloration and sticking.
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Rinse and dry the pan
Rinsing and drying your pan is the final step in cleaning your All-Clad pan. It is important to dry your pan thoroughly to prevent spotting and rust.
After you have scrubbed your pan with a paste made from Bar Keepers Friend, Bon Ami, or baking soda, rinse the pan with warm water. Then, dry the pan with a clean, absorbent towel.
If you are cleaning a non-stick pan, a light hand washing with a mild detergent and soft sponge should be sufficient. Rinse the pan with cool water and dry it with a towel.
To prevent water spotting, rinse the pan with hot water and dry it immediately with a towel.
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Repeat for the outside of the pan
Repeat the process for the outside of the pan. If there are any remaining stains and discolouration around the All-Clad logo, grab a toothpick, dip it in the Bar Keepers Friend paste and work away at it.
Rinse the pan as you usually would, and then dry it with a lint-free towel. If you don't have Bar Keepers Friend to hand, you can also use Bon Ami cleaning powder or baking soda with the same technique.
For daily cleaning, warm soapy water is sufficient. However, All-Clad recommends cleaning your pan thoroughly after each use as food films left on the pan may cause discolouration and sticking.
To get rid of stuck-on food or discolouration and stains from using too high a heat, All-Clad recommends cleaning your pan with a specialist stainless steel cleaning product called "Bar Keepers Friend". To use the Bar Keepers Friend, simply use a soft cloth or sponge and water and make it into a soupy paste. This can be used on the interior, as well as the exterior of your All-Clad. If your water has high iron content, you may notice a rusty discolouration. Use Bar Keepers Friend to remove this.
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