Many of the stainless steel cooking pots I have featured are dishwasher safe; however, due to their large size and often the need to quickly reuse them, dishwasher cleaning isn't always the best option. Stainless steel pots can become damaged if exposed to cleaning solutions that contain vinegar, chlorine, or table salt, so they shouldn't be left to soak and always be well rinsed. You can clean stainless steel to a deep-clean standard with a natural, homemade concoction of baking soda, distilled white vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and boiling water - this is a great cleansing solution that provides an accelerated, natural clean.