is there a special cleaning process for brand new pans before initial use? I've heard everything from scrub welds with baking soda to use soap and water because there is residue on the mirror finish......
thanks!
is there a special cleaning process for brand new pans before initial use? I've heard everything from scrub welds with baking soda to use soap and water because there is residue on the mirror finish......
thanks!
I wouldn’t scrub anything, it will scratch and make it more difficult to clean later. I would just boil water to help sterilize for a while before first use
Kevin
Boil water (really deep). If you want to be extra cautious, do a water boil followed by an pan acid or vinegar soak and copious rinsing.
Dr. Tim Perkins
UVM Proctor Maple Research Ctr
http://www.uvm.edu/~pmrc
https://mapleresearch.org
Timothy.Perkins@uvm.edu
Dr. Tim Perkins
UVM Proctor Maple Research Ctr
http://www.uvm.edu/~pmrc
https://mapleresearch.org
Timothy.Perkins@uvm.edu
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Thanks Dr. Tim. Someclown - Pulled out the instructions and it doesn't mention scrubbing at all.
My pan is small, 20x30x6, so it says to to mix 5 gallons water with 1 tablespoon baking soda and boil for 30 minutes making sure the solution remains a minimum of 2 inches by adding more as needed. Allow to cool, drain, then rinse thoroughly. For a 2x4 the recommendation is a 10:2 mixture.
Personally I was planning to fill it to the brim for the initial boil to make sure to get the whole surface clean. I picked up a soft bristle scrub brush at Depot which IMHO shouldn't pose a scratching risk. They are very soft compared to a regular scrub brush, but the plan is to use it more as a gentle wipe over a hard scrub just in case.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/HDX-20-i...DXRM/302785402