Stainless steel pots and pans in particular tend to burn in residue over time, making them almost impossible to remove. A sponge and washing-up liquid will get you nowhere. However, there is a simple and ingenious trick for cleaning a burnt pan, and that is with baking soda! You can find out exactly how it works here.
Stubborn incrustations: This is how easy it is to clean a burnt pot with baking soda
If your pots and pans show brown or black residues, the cause is burnt-on fat, leftover food and excessive heat. If you’re not careful, the pan will get too hot and the contents will burn into the stainless steel. It’s best to reach into your cupboard to remove the stubborn stains with a simple baking ingredient.
You need:
- 1 small cup of vinegar essence
- 2 teaspoons baking soda (alternatively 2 packets of baking powder)
- 1 cup of water
- 1 dishcloth or dishrag
And off you go:
First, pour enough water into the pan to just cover the bottom. Then pour as much vinegar essence as water into the pan and bring the mixture to the boil on the stove. As soon as the first bubbles appear, reduce the heat again.
Then comes the big entrance of the baking soda (or baking powder). Take the pot or pan off the heat and let the baking soda trickle in.
Be careful: It might bubble a little! But really only very briefly.
Leave the mixture to work again briefly and then pour it off. Rub immediately with the dishcloth, as the deposits are now perfectly loosened and can be easily removed with one wipe.
For particularly stubborn spots, you can then mix up a special paste: Mix baking soda with a few drops of water and then use the paste like scouring milk. Guaranteed to help!
Tip: Avoid steel wool, metal sponges and harsh cleaning agents with chlorine – these could scratch the surface.
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Conclusion
Who would have thought that a simple ingredient from your pantry could make your pots and pans shine again. Why not give it a try! It’s really easy to clean burnt pots and pans – with baking soda and a little vinegar! You probably haven’t seen your cookware this clean for ages.
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