How to keep your stainless steel cooker clean

Maintaining your stainless steel cooker is essential to keeping it looking great and functioning properly.

Here are some tips to help you maintain your stainless steel products and keep them looking great for years tocome, and avoid rust:

1. Regular Cleaning: Clean the cooker regularly with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth or sponge. Avoid using abrasive cleaners or scrubbing pads that could scratch the surface. If you douse any type of scourer, only use a light one and always go with and not against the grain of the stainless steel‍
2. Dry Thoroughly: After cleaning, make sure to dry the cooker thoroughly to prevent water spots and stains from forming, especially if salty water has touched it.‍
3. Avoid Harsh Chemicals: Avoid using harsh chemicals, bleach, or ammonia-based cleaners on your stainless steel cooker as they can damage the surfac
4. ‍Use a Stainless Steel Cleaner:  Stainless-steel products can occasionally be subject to rust spotting without any intervention, especially when in a salty environment. In the rare event that rust spots do appear, apply the cleaner to the rust spots and then wipe it off with a damp cloth. We have found that the best product to use is Aalco’s Innosoft B570 deep cleaner to clean off the rust spots. ‘Clean my Steel' (for US customers) also works. These can either be found in good chandlery stores or ordered online.
5. ‍Leave a protective film: In such circumstances, we also suggest leaving a protective layer on the surface of your cooker to help prevent any rust spots from coming back.
   • This can either be done with Innosoft, or some have found Flitz polish can also help. We advise treating all external cooker panels with this product.
   • And if they are constantly wiped down and stripped of this protective layer, then a more regular application of the Innosoft might be required.
6. ‍Remove Burnt-on Residue: If there is burnt-on residue or stubborn stains, you can use a mixture of baking soda and water to create a paste. Apply the paste to the affected area, let it sit for a few minutes, and then rub gently with a soft cloth or sponge and always go with and not against the grain of the stainless steel. Rinse thoroughly and dry
7. ‍Follow Grain Direction: When cleaning or wiping down the cooker, always wipe in the direction of the grain of the stainless steel to avoid scratching the surface.
8. ‍Handle with Care: Be careful when using utensils or pots and pans on the cooker surface to avoid scratching or damaging the stainless steel.‍
9. Polish Occasionally: For extra shine, you can polish your stainless steel cooker with a soft cloth and a small amount of baby oil. Simply apply a small amount to the cloth and buff the surface in circular motions.

We hope this helps, and your cooker continues to shine for years to come! 

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