How to maintain stainless steel pots?

The maintenance methods for stainless steel pots mainly include the following aspects: Use mild cleaning agents: Avoid using strong alkaline cleaning agents as they can corrode the surface of stainless steel pots, resulting in uneven surfaces and even rusting and perforation. It is recommended to use mild cleaning agents such as soapy water or baking soda, which will not cause damage to the cookware. Thoroughly clean: After each use, wipe the pot with baking soda and citric acid (or white vinegar) to ensure that there are no oil stains or food residues left. For the outer part of the pot, stainless steel cleaner or five cleaning powder can be used and wiped with a damp cloth. Remove severely burnt parts: For severely burnt parts, soak them in hot water and citric acid for ten minutes, then use diamond or water sandpaper dipped in stainless steel cleaning paste and citric acid to wipe along the pot pattern. Note that diamond may leave scratches, but wiping along the pattern can reduce the marks. Prevent oxidation: Apply a thin layer of cooking oil on the surface of the pot and dry it. This layer of oil will form a protective film, slow down the oxidation rate, and extend the service life of the pot. Avoid empty burning and excessive heating: When using a gas stove, the flame height should not exceed the bottom of the pot to prevent overheating of the cookware. Avoid dragging or pushing cookware on the stove to prevent damage to the cookware and stove surface. Correct cooking: After receiving the new pot, first bake it at high temperature to remove the oxide layer, then stir fry it with salt and rub the surface of the pot to increase smoothness. Avoid empty burning and excessive heating during daily use. Precautions for storage: After cleaning, use a clean cloth or kitchen paper towel to dry off moisture, especially in areas such as the bottom and edges of the pot that are prone to water accumulation. Keeping the pot dry can prevent residual moisture, reduce scale formation, and prevent rusting.

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Important Reminder: Heavy metal content in imported kitchenware must not exceed standards

Recently, a company at Weihai Port in Shandong Province applied for inspection and imported a batch of Korean made kitchenware, including 960 stainless steel steam curtains, 93 kilograms, with a value of 480 US dollars. The Shandong Weihai Inspection and Quarantine Bureau found that the detection value of "chromium" in the batch of stainless steel steam curtains was 4.0 milligrams per square decimeter, which does not meet the limit requirement of 0.4 milligrams per square decimeter for "chromium" in the national standard "National Food Safety Standard Stainless Steel Products" (GB 9684-2011). Therefore, the safety and health project inspection has been determined as unqualified and has been returned for transportation. It is understood that when chromium enters human cells, it can cause damage to internal organs such as the liver and kidneys. Accumulation in the human body can be carcinogenic and may induce genetic mutations, posing a serious threat to human health. Nowadays, harmful elements and substances in utensils, kitchenware, packaging containers, and packaging materials that come into contact with food have become an important source of food contamination and a new concern for food safety. In order to effectively maintain the health of domestic consumers, Weihai Bureau reminds relevant enterprises that before importing food contact products, they should understand the relevant national standards and regulations from the inspection and quarantine department, and communicate with foreign shippers to clarify that food contact products imported into China should comply with the mandatory requirements of China's national standards. At the same time, a claim clause is stipulated in the trade contract, which allows for the avoidance of economic losses through claims in the event of quality issues with imported products.

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