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How to Wash Pots and Pans
How to Wash Aluminum Pots and Pans
How to Wash and Season Cast Iron Pans
How to Wash Copper Pots and Pans
How to Wash Enamel Pots and Pans
How to Clean Nonstick Pans
How to Wash Stainless Steel Pots and Pans
How to Clean Baked-On Food From Pots and Pans
How to Clean a Burned Pot or Pan
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How to Clean a Burned Pot or Pan
If the inside of a pot or pan gets stained from scorched or burned food, you can usually remove the scorch marks as follows:
- Let the pot or pan cool.
- Fill it with cold water past the level of the highest burn mark.
- Add 3 tablespoons of baking soda.
- Bring the water to a boil, then turn off the heat and let the pot or pan sit for an hour.
- If necessary, scrub away the scorch mark with a sponge, cloth, or nylon pad.
If this doesn’t work, you can repeat the process and let the pot or pan sit for a longer period of time. If this still doesn’t solve the problem, you can try white vinegar and salt instead:
- Fill the pot or pan with a mixture of 1 part water to 1 part white vinegar.
- Stir in 1–2 tablespoons of salt.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then turn off the heat and let the pot or pan sit.
- If necessary, scrub away the scorch mark with a sponge, cloth, or nylon pad.
If you’re working with aluminum or stainless steel, letting water sit in the pot or pan for more than an hour or so can cause discoloration or pitting.
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