Using Stainless Steel Pots Directly
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Hey there, homemakers! Do you love using stainless steel pots in your kitchen? They’re known for their sleek and shiny appearance, and I’m sure many of you Bro-enthusiasts out there appreciate their beauty.
When you see the sparkling clean surface of a stainless steel pot after washing, it makes you smile. Well, those of us who’ve been around the block regarding homemaking know what I’m talking about!
But did you know that using a brand-new stainless steel pot straight from the store can harm your health?
Here’s the deal: stainless steel pots mix chromium and nickel with iron, the primary component. To achieve that shiny, sparkling surface, they’re coated with an abrasive material called an abrasive.
Here’s the shocker: using stainless steel pots that gleam so beautifully can adversely affect your health.
But don’t worry, we Bro-followers are all about healthy living! We’ve brought you a golden tip for completely removing abrasives this time so that you can enjoy your stainless steel pots without worries.
Let’s get right into it!
Step 1: Cleaning with Cooking Oil
Items Needed: Stainless steel pot, cooking oil, kitchen towel
First, talk about the stainless steel pot you’ve recently acquired. You’re in the right place if your old one has seen better days and you need a shiny new replacement.
As mentioned, abrasives in stainless steel pots are not ideal for your health. They contain a substance called silica, which is a carcinogenic material. Regular kitchen detergents alone won’t completely remove it, so it’s essential to be vigilant and follow the four-step cleaning method we’ve prepared.
The first step is to clean your pot with cooking oil. When you clean the abrasive with vegetable oil, it melts away, effectively removing it. So, take your kitchen towel, dip it in cooking oil, and thoroughly wipe the pot’s inside.
Do you see how much abrasive came off after a good wipe-down?
Thoroughly clean the pot inside and out with a kitchen towel soaked in cooking oil. Pay special attention to the crevices and lid of the pot, as more polishing agent tends to accumulate in those areas!
This is the amount of polishing agent left on the kitchen towel after cleaning the pot. Isn’t it amazing?
Just the thought of unknowingly consuming this much polishing agent makes me glad that I decided to clean it properly.
Step 2: Scrubbing with Baking Soda
Next up, we’re going to use baking soda for cleaning. Since abrasives are oil-based, baking soda effectively removes any remaining traces.
Sprinkle baking soda all over the pot and scrub it with a damp sponge or cloth. Then, rinse it thoroughly.
Step 3: Final Touch with Dish Soap
The fourth and final step involves using dish soap to remove any remaining oil residue from the initial cleaning.
Just like regular dishwashing, apply dish soap to a sponge or cloth, scrub the pot well, and rinse it thoroughly with running water.
Step 4: Vinegar Boil for a Sparkling Finish
Now, for the grand finale! We’ve completed all the cleaning steps, but we will do one last thing to ensure that any impurities are removed.
Fill your pot about 3/4 full with water and add 1-2 tablespoons of vinegar. Please bring it to a rolling boil and let it simmer for about 10 minutes for sterilization and disinfection.
We use vinegar because its acidic properties effectively remove any remaining heavy metals on the metal surface. Plus, it adds that sparkling shine we love in our stainless steel pots.
If you don’t have vinegar, you can use citric acid as a substitute for a similar effect.
Voilà! Sparkling Stainless Steel Pot
Ta-da! Here’s your perfectly cleaned stainless steel pot. It may have been a lengthy process, but when you remember that huge kitchen towel covered in abrasive material, you’ll understand the necessity of this thorough cleaning.
After all, isn’t good health the most precious thing in life? Proper cleaning techniques allow you to safely remove abrasives and enjoy your stainless steel pot without any concerns.
That’s it for today’s golden tip! We’ve shared the ultimate guide to removing abrasives from stainless steel pots completely.
Next time, we’ll return with even more fun and valuable tips. Until then, SEE YOU!
By. Jang Goo-ryum (blueskywp2@gmail.com)
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