I have an enameled pot and it is stained.........?

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No Brillo. Green scrub pads if anything. Metal can leave marks on enamel. Baking soda is fine as an abrasive. Bleach works but I wouldn't let it stand too long. If it doesn't work in the first 10 minutes it probably won't work at all. I have lots of enamelware and I put a bit of full strength bleach on a cloth or paper towel and wipe with that. Might take a few wipes or letting the bleach sit for a few minutes, then rinse well....Show more

If you mean like a Staub or Le Cruset, this what they recommend:

You can try a magic eraser, LC cleaner, or a little Barkeepers Friend or baking soda mixed into a paste with water. The main thing is you don't want to rough up the surface. Be very gentle in your scrubbing. You might also want to try a little Dawn Power dissolver.

This is what LC recommends:

For cleaning we would recommend using a laundry detergent such as tide or one that has an enzyme in it. Take one part detergent and three parts water to fill the interior of the vessel. Allow this to boil for about 5-7 minutes. Afterwards allow to the vessel to cool and proceed with cleaning with your dish detergent. If needed, you may use a nylon or plastic type of scrubby to assist. Once your item has been cleaned, take some white vinegar using a soft cloth or papertowel. Rub the vinegar on the enamel, this is used to return some of the sheen back to the glaze. The longer you allow the vinegar to remain on the enamel the more of the sheen it will bring. Your item can be stored away with the vinegar on it until next use. When ready to use, wash and dry.


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Just pour in generous amount regular bleach and hot water -

let it stand for 4 or 5 hours

if heavily stained - you may need to do it twice - this usually

removes any stain on enamel pots -

Never use a soap pad it will damage the interior surface...Show more

Don't use brillo. If you scratch through the enamel and expose the metal (cast iron I assume) you could introduce rust, which would be much worse than a little discoloration. All of my enameled cookware is discolored, but I just accept it. It doesn't affect cooking performance....Show more

For burnt on stains, use ammonia, either straight (hard to stand, cover the pot) or 50/50 with water. Let it sit. For the hard water use vinegar, same thing, let it sit. Don't do both at once... I would do the vinegar first, it might loosen the bunt on stains, too. Good luck......Show more