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How can I prevent my pots from rusting?

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Wash and dry them right after use. If you do leave them out to soak, don't submerge them and scrub them well when you wash. If your pots are dishwasher safe, use that.

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How do I get melted hard plastic off the bottom of a stainless steel pan?

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Heat it up with a hair dryer and carefully wipe it off with a disposable towel.

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Can dryer sheets to clean rust out of a pan?

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Not likely. Instead, experiment with some of the suggestions in this article.

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Why doesn't cookware made with stainless steel rust?

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Just as it is stainless steel, it is also rustless steel. The coating and texture of it prevents it from getting rusted.

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How do I stop my cover lid from releasing rust from its screw point?

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Prevention is harder than management. If it gets this way, change it: remove the screw and replace it with a new one. Or, remove the screw, remove the rust off the screw, and replace the newly cleaned screw.

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How do I remove heavy grease stains on the sides of my pots?

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Use very hot water and a lot of elbow grease. If you use an industrial strength degreaser, be certain to wear gloves. Use a degreaser (dishwashing soap, if degreaser is unavailable), very hot water, and steel wool. Scrub with solution, and rinse repeatedly.

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