Is the brushed stainless more difficult to clean than polished stainless and do you have to clean "with the grain" when using Bar Keeper's Friend?
1974595
I've been using them for a few weeks and find them surprisingly easy to clean - even cooked on sticky pomegranate syrup. No need to clean with the grain. Sometimes a little soak helps.
1974596
It's very easy to clean! We have the brushed stainless steel & love it, even fried on eggs come off with barkeepers friend & the pans look brand new! We picked up a nylon scrubbing pad, 3/99cents at walmart & the liquid barkeepers friend. Everytime you use your pan, let it cool completely before cleaning it, put a dab of cleaner with a smidge of water & scrub away. If your having a difficult time cleaning a particularly difficult mess, put some water in the pan and put in on the stove, bring to a simmer for a few minutes & than cool & clean. These pans are a 5 star product & are easier to cook & clean with than you think! You will have no stains if you dry them right away, do not air-dry. Enjoy! It's very easy to clean! We have the brushed stainless steel & love it, even fried on eggs come off with barkeepers friend & the pans look brand new! We picked up a nylon scrubbing pad, 3/99cents at walmart & the liquid barkeepers friend. Everytime you use your pan, let it cool completely before cleaning it, put a dab of cleaner with a smidge of water & scrub away. If your having a difficult time cleaning a particularly difficult mess, put some water in the pan and put in on the stove, bring to a simmer for a few minutes & than cool & clean. These pans are a 5 star product & are easier to... » Read More It's very easy to clean! We have the brushed stainless steel & love it, even fried on eggs come off with barkeepers friend & the pans look brand new! We picked up a nylon scrubbing pad, 3/99cents at walmart & the liquid barkeepers friend. Everytime you use your pan, let it cool completely before cleaning it, put a dab of cleaner with a smidge of water & scrub away. If your having a difficult time cleaning a particularly difficult mess, put some water in the pan and put in on the stove, bring to a simmer for a few minutes & than cool & clean. These pans are a 5 star product & are easier to cook & clean with than you think! You will have no stains if you dry them right away, do not air-dry. Enjoy! « Show Less
1974597
I'm finding it really easy to clean. I just rinse it out in a little soapy water; have only used the All-Clad cleanser on the saute and frying pans. We have really soft water but the water stains bug me, so I dry them immediately rather than air dry. I don't think I'd worry too much about the grain.
1974598
Hands down the best pans ever !!! they clean up beautifully, I use the all clad cleanser and they look like new every time. No need to worry about the grain.
1974599
I have pans in both brushed and polished and don't clean one any different than another. Most of the time, before placing in the dishwasher, food can be removed with a little rinsing and swish of my hand. For those seldom times when food is a bit more baked on, some presoaking in warm, soapy water lossens it up, or I scour it out woth a netting scrubber. I don't baby my pans (they are meant for cooking, not pampering), yet they still look fabulous.
1974600
I am not sure of how the brushed stainless performs compared to polished. What I can say is that I am very satisfied with the brushed stainless version. No need to go with the grain from what I can see. Using Bar Keepers is certainly a good idea to keep your cookware looking great. What I would avoid at all cost, is using overly abrasive material when cleaning as the surface can be scratched.
1291472
The grates are easier to clean than cast iron grates. The never come bright and shiny like they were when purchased. However, the can be scrubbed with plastic mesh pads with tough chunks of something. They get clean but not metal shiny. It hard work to get them really clean.The stainless finish gets fingerprints and crud like a stainless refrigerator with fingerprints. Being outside, its gets more crud and doesn't clean up as well. Still looks better than cast iron.
123260
If I had to choose another finish to go with brushed nickel, I would go with stainless steel. It will be drabber than the brushed nickel, but not too much of a difference.
2097180
Hi,brushed vs. polished,im afraid that dictionary doesnt give me the cognitive meaning, but i think its close to brushed stanless steel. if u can afford to elaborate the difference of them a bit more, i will follow up.
1584630
I use the Hornady cleaner, I believe it does both, because my guns have a combo of stainless and blued. I looked at the label, and it says safe for all metals.
1877060
If you are looking for a brushed finished then vibrant stainless will be what you are looking for. Whatever you do, do not get chrome. Hope this helps
359002
Thank you for your question. The closest to a brushed finish would be the brilliance stainless steel, which is pictured.
1502522
No it's not. It is actually why I got it because I wanted to use metal utensils. I thought they'd be hard to clean but they surprised me. Being able to use SOS pads helps. I hope this helps you.
452164
When I worked in my Mother's Restaurant, we cleaned all of the Stainless Steel with Club Soda! I know it sounds strange, but they all shined like new afterward, and no fingerprints! Hope this helps!
1577148
I have the polished chrome which shines and is different than the brushed nickel. I don't know about stainless. I thought it had a shine too.
2212135
I'd like to point out it's not actually stainless but cast zinc that has been machined to a brushed finish. Zinc is the same thing that goes into galvanizing so it won't corrode. I went ahead and got the zinc model because my local shop was out of the plastic body. I'm glad I did because I think it's a lot quieter just by virtue of the weight of the unit. It's VERY heavy and operates very quietly. My wife makes the coffee before I even wake up and I can't even hear the grinder in our bedroom on the other side of the wall. If noise is an issue I think the zinc body helps.
1526884
Bar Keepers is great for stainless pans but the coating on this pan is so slick that a little soap and water on a dish rag works just fine.
1385356
I agree with the previous responder. I would be careful using something that aggressive on the finish. Have had great results with Bar Keepers helper when nothing else worked...particularly around rust.
951836
I used cameo a non scratch cleanser that cleans and even removes the blue discoloration you get with high heat sometimes. This is a cleanser for copper cookware but works really well on stainless . Also Barkeepers Friend cleans and shines without scratching.
92863
I've never noticed any of that but I would say use Bar Keepers Friend. It good for stainless steel.
2163727
I have both sizes and the finish is beautiful and does not gatther finger smudges like stainless steel appliances.I prefer not putting mine in dishwasher. If film builds up inside, just scrub with baking soda or Bar Keepers Friend.
2223661
LOL!!! I debated the same thing! Ended up going with the stainless as I thought it matched the kitchen better. No rust issues, heats up very quickly. Not too big, not too small! Just be careful the first time or two when you pick it up by the handle as certain areas on the handle can get hot. Once you get used to that, it's no issue!