Brown spots on new stainless steel pot

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I bought a stainless steel pot, soaked it in water and dishwashing detergent overnight.

When I went to dump the water, there was a brown ring around the top.
I then boiled water and a muddy appearance showed up on the bottom and sides.

Can you tell me why?



Best Answer

"Stainless" steel is an exaggeration at best. It will stain. Chances are you have some level of mineralization in your water (hard water), and that's what's causing the discoloration.

If it really bothers you you can use Bar Keepers friend or something similar to polish it, but it's unlikely that anything that doesn't come off with normal washing will come off in your food.




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Quick Answer about "Brown spots on new stainless steel pot"

Chances are you have some level of mineralization in your water (hard water), and that's what's causing the discoloration. If it really bothers you you can use Bar Keepers friend or something similar to polish it, but it's unlikely that anything that doesn't come off with normal washing will come off in your food.

What causes brown spots on stainless steel pans?

Those brown stains you may have noticed on your stainless steel pans are caused by heat. Fortunately, it's relatively easy to remove brown stains and burn marks from your pot or pan and get it looking like new again.

How do you remove brown stains from stainless steel pots?

Add a hearty pour of baking soda (about \xbc cup or \xbd cup), and then carefully place your pan in the water. Reduce the water to a gentle boil, and let the pan cook for about 15 to 30 minutes, flipping or rotating it if necessary, so that all the sides are boiled. You should start to see brown residue flaking off.

Is it normal for stainless steel pans to discolor?

While this technique may seem basic to some of you \u2014 cooking on high heat can burn food and give you less flexibility as you cook \u2014 stainless steel will discolor from constant high heat. This discoloration is sometimes known as \u201cbluing.\u201d Over time, oils can accumulate on your pan.

What causes spots on stainless steel?

The spots could be appearing because you are using an abrasive cleaning method that removes the protective chemical layer on your stainless steel items. If the protective layer is gone, this puts the stainless steel at risk when it comes into contact with everything from your cleaning supplies to the food you eat.



How to Clean Stainless Steel Pots and Pans




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