How to clean a burnt pot or frying pan to make it look like new: effective ways

It doesn't take much time to burn a pot or frying pan. Just take 2-3 minutes to get distracted and you'll have black spots on the bottom and walls of the cookware. And it takes a long time to clean them off, with effort and without a 100% chance of success.

However, it's not all bad, according to household experts. According to them, there is even more than one method to clean burnt dishes to their original shine. OBOZ.UA has collected the most effective life hacks. They will help to get rid of soot, grease, and stuck-on dirt and at the same time avoid scratches on the surface.

However, always keep in mind that there are no universal cleaning tips. Therefore, before you start rescuing a pot, check the manufacturer's instructions for cleaning it.

How to clean non-stick pots and pans

When cleaning non-stick pans, the main tip is not to use abrasive tools. You should avoid not only wire sponges but also the use of the hard side of a sponge. But the mild abrasiveness of baking soda can help you a lot.

Start by moistening the burned area with water, sprinkle it generously with baking soda to completely cover the stain, and add a little more water – the baking soda should become a paste. Leave the pot or frying pan in this state for several hours. For example, overnight. Then moisten the dried paste again and gently rub the stained area with a sponge. Finally, rinse off the baking soda residue and wash the pan in the usual way.

How to clean stainless steel pots and pans

This material is more durable, so you can use less delicate methods on it. For example, the method with baking soda and aluminum foil. Sprinkle baking soda generously on the burnt area and dilute it with clean water to a paste. Tear off a piece of baking foil and roll it into a ball. Use this ball to rub off the soot. It will easily clean off all the dirt, even better and softer than a wire sponge. Then rinse off the baking soda and wash the dishes as usual.

How to clean burnt dishes with dishwasher tablets

If your pots and pans can withstand scouring with abrasives, you can use dishwasher tablets to clean them. Rinse off any easy-to-remove grime, wet the dirty surface, and rub it with the tablet. It will gradually remove the dirt due to its abrasive texture and dissolve it at the same time because it consists of detergent components. When the stain disappears, just rinse the pan thoroughly with warm water.

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