This article was co-authored by Susan Stocker and by wikiHow staff writer, Kira Jan. Susan Stocker runs and owns Susan’s Green Cleaning, the #1 Green Cleaning Company in Seattle. She is well known in the region for outstanding customer service protocols — winning the 2017 Better Business Torch Award for Ethics & Integrity —and her energetic support of green cleaning practices.
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When your pans start looking crusty and stained, we all know that dish soap alone just won’t cut it. So how do you get rid of stains and make your pans look new again? We’ve put together 11 tried-and-true ways to clean your pans and restore their glorious shine. The best part is that you probably already have the cleaning tools you need at home. Keep scrolling to learn how to clean up your pots and pans so they look as good as the day you bought them.
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