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Rainbow discoloration on stainless pans? Try a gentle white-vinegar wipe

For blue or rainbow discoloration on suitable stainless-steel cookware, All-Clad recommends wiping with white vinegar and a soft cloth. Let the pan cool first and avoid steel wool or bleach.

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All-Clad distinguishes blue or rainbow heat discoloration from cloudy mineral water spots on stainless steel. It suggests a gentle white-vinegar wipe for the former. This applies only to compatible bare stainless cooking surfaces, not nonstick, copper or specialized coatings.

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Check your cookware material and maker's care guide. Confirm the surface is bare stainless steel rather than nonstick, ceramic, copper or another coating.
Turn off the heat and let the pan cool fully. Never shock a hot pan with cold water.
Wash away food debris and grease with ordinary dish soap, rinse, and prepare a soft cloth.
On compatible stainless cooking surfaces, gently wipe blue or rainbow discoloration with a sponge or soft cloth and white vinegar. Do not mix cleaning chemicals.
Rinse with clean water and dry completely. Avoid steel wool, harsh abrasives, bleach-containing products and oven cleaner.
If the mark is cloudy white mineral residue rather than rainbow discoloration, or the surface seems damaged, consult the separate care procedure. Do not aggressively scrape.

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