Easy Cleaning Method for Stainless Steel Cookware
1. Prepare two cleaning items: a sponge with a soft, non-abrasive side and a stainless steel cleaning paste.
2. Slightly moisten the sponge, squeeze out excess water, and apply an appropriate amount of cleaning paste to the soft side.
3. Spread the paste evenly over the stained bottom of the cookware. Adjust the amount according to the severity of the stains.
4. Let it sit for 40 minutes. Then dampen the sponge slightly, scrub away the paste, wash once more with regular dishwashing liquid, and the 316 stainless steel cookware will be clean again.
Note: The before-and-after photos show cookware cleaned by the editorial team after personal use.
What Is Five-Layer Clad Cookware?
Five-layer cookware combines materials with different functions to support food safety, heat transfer, temperature stability and magnetic induction.
1. 316 Stainless Steel — Inner Cooking Surface
The layer that directly contacts food. It offers excellent corrosion resistance and supports hygienic, dependable cooking.
2. Heat-Storage Layer
Stores heat and helps maintain a stable temperature, reducing temperature changes caused by localized hot spots and keeping heat more consistent during cooking.
3. 1145 Aluminum Alloy
Conducts and distributes heat efficiently. Its thermal conductivity is higher than stainless steel, allowing heat to spread quickly and evenly across the cookware.
4. 3003 Aluminum Alloy
Provides structural reinforcement for the cookware. It supports heat-transfer performance while helping the pan retain its shape at high temperatures.
5. 430 Magnetic Stainless Steel — Outer Layer
Provides strong magnetic response, making the cookware suitable for induction cooktops.
By bonding all five layers tightly together, the cookware combines their strengths to deliver safer cooking, efficient heat transfer, stable performance and compatibility with induction cooktops.
Using Oil with Stainless Steel Cookware
Use an appropriate amount of oil to fill the fine pores on the stainless steel surface and form an even oil film. This helps food release naturally. Foods with higher moisture content may require slightly more oil.
Use low to medium heat and allow the pan and oil to warm gradually. Adjust the amount of oil and heating time according to the ingredients and cooking method for the best results.