Stainless steel pots and pans are a popular choice in many kitchens because the material is both super durable and attractive enough to be display-worthy. But a battered cookware set can be a bummer ...

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Stainless steel, nonstick pans and cast iron skillets can all be difficult to clean -- but there's a right way to wash cookware that can prevent damage. The cleanup is not always as easy as soap and ...

One of my first grown-up home essential purchases was a stainless steel pan. I had been a non-stick savant in the kitchen for as long as I can remember but after much convincing (read: berating) from ...

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 ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Whether you use cast iron or stainless steel in the kitchen, after the cooking, comes the cleaning. But you have to do it the right way, or you could damage your pots and pans.

Warm soapy water works best to clean stainless steel. Avoid harsh chemicals like bleach and ammonia, as well as abrasive materials. To achieve a sleek finish, apply a little bit of olive oil onto a ...

Stainless steel is one of the most popular finishes for everything from appliances and sinks to cookware. Why? For starters, those gorgeous reflective surfaces take your room from ordinary to refined.