Can I use a Brillo pad on Le Creuset?

Sponges and Cleaners to Use
You shouldn't use metal cleaning pads or abrasive cleaners because they could damage the enamel surface.
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Can you use steel wool on Creuset?

Do not use steel wool or any other harsh abrasives on your Le Creuset. This can damage the enamel coating on this cookware, and once the enamel gets damaged, you can't repair it!
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Can you use metal scourer on Le Creuset?

Handwashing your Le Creuset

Scratch Warning: Do not use metal scourers inside or outside of your Le Creuset. Avoid using rough detergents or cleaning liquids.
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How do you get stains off the bottom of Le Creuset?

Option 1: Water and Baking Soda, Then Vinegar

Mix baking soda and water to make a paste. Use 1 tablespoon of the paste to clean mild stains; if you're dealing with more stubborn stains and spots, we recommend you to use 3-5 tablespoons. Spread the paste in the interior and let it soaked for several hours or overnight.
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How do I make my Le Creuset look new?

If you find yourself with a Dutch oven that has stubborn stuck-on food or oil residue, fill the pot with warm soapy water and allow it to soak. Or you can also fill the pot with warm water and a tablespoon or two of baking soda, and bring the water to a simmer for about 8-10 minutes.
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How To Remove Stains Enamel Dutch Oven Pots Pans



Can I use magic eraser on Le Creuset?

Be sure to use regular chlorine bleach as opposed to chlorine-free bleach. Magic Eraser. Warm Water + Baking Soda + Vinegar or Lemon. Warm Water + Baking Soda + Hydrogen Peroxide: Bring it to a boil with lid covered; it comes out pristine once you wipe it with a paper towel.
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Can you use steel wool on enamel cast iron?

Don't use steel wool or other abrasive pads, which may scratch the enamel.
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How do I remove stains from enameled cast iron?

To remove those stubborn bits, boil 2 cups of water and 4 tablespoons of baking soda for a few minutes. Then use a pan scraper to loosen the food. Follow this process with a good cleaning with soap and a scrub brush.
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Can you use barkeepers friend on Le Creuset?

If your enameled cast iron pot has a dull patina from years of use or your $250 Le Creuset's enamel Dutch oven has chili burned into the bottom, then it's time for some BKF. We can make that enamel finish shine like it's new! Make BKF your BFF!
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How do you get metal scratches out of Le Creuset?

A scratched Le Creuset! Take a deep breath and don't be too hard on yourself.
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Try scrubbing the marks with a gentle cleaning compound like:
  1. Bon Ami.
  2. Bar Keepers Friend.
  3. Le Creuset's own cleaning product.
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Can you use Brillo on cast iron?

How to Clean Cast Iron. Follow these easy steps if your skillet has any rust spots or if it's completely coated in rust. Scrub with hot water using a nonabrasive scour pad with coarse salt or a brillo pad on all sides of the skillet until all of the rust spots are gone.
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Can I use steel wool on ceramic Dutch oven?

Steel Wool: Steel wool can scratch the enamel of your Dutch oven, making food stick and slowly degrading the quality of your pan over time. Instead, use plastic or nylon scrubbers to get stubborn stains out.
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How do I clean the outside of my Le Creuset?

Do not use any scourers or abrasive cleaners on the cooking surface. Exterior marks, such as burnt on fat deposits, can be lightly scoured using a nylon pad, or can be cleaned off with a soft nylon brush and regular use of the Le Creuset Pots and Pans cleaner.
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How do you clean a burnt enamel on a cast iron pan?

Soak the enamel pot in warm soapy dish water for several hours. Scrub the burnt surface with a soft scrubbing brush. Do not use an abrasive scrubber like copper mesh because they can damage the enamel cooking surface. Rinse the pan and repeat soaking and scrubbing, removing as much burned debris as possible.
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Can you scour enameled cast iron?

Simply soak your pot in soapy water and scour with a nylon pad. Then discard the soapy water and use a magic eraser on the stains that are left. Your enameled cast iron dutch oven should now be free of it's stains and look as clean and glossy as it was before use.
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Can you use steel scrubber on enamel?

For everyday cleaning: Wash with dish soap, hot water, and a non-scratch scrubbing sponge or brush. Avoid steel wool or any kind of metal scrubber, as it could scratch the enamel.
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Can you use Scrub Daddy on Le Creuset?

The Scrub Daddy was able to glide right through stuck-on red sauce in my Le Creuset Dutch oven without soaking first, effortlessly removed cheesy remnants from a spilled-over grilled cheese in a skillet, and got into all the corners of another Shark Tank product, Baker's Edge (an all-edge brownie pan for those corner- ...
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How do you clean Le Creuset stoneware?

Do not use any metal or abrasive pads or abrasive cleaning agents on any of the surfaces. The pan is dishwasher-safe, but washing by hand is recommended. Simply wash with hot, soapy water, and rinse and dry thoroughly.
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Can you fix enamel on Le Creuset?

Le Creuset USA has a limited lifetime warranty on their enamel. What this means is that if the chip was not your fault, they will replace the piece with a new one. That's right: it's a full replacement because enamel cannot be repaired.
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Does steel wool ruin cast iron?

Normally, taking steel wool, a scrub brush, or a scrub pad to your cast iron would be the death of the seasoning. You must compromise the seasoning on your pan temporarily in order to get rust off cast iron.
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Should you clean cast iron with steel wool?

Avoid using the dishwasher, soap, or steel wool, as these may strip the pan's seasoning. Scrub off stuck-on bits: To remove stuck-on food, scrub the pan with a paste of coarse kosher salt and water. Then rinse or wipe with a paper towel.
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