Tips
3 hours before
Easily scru.bbed clean without any effort
1. Baking Soda and Vinegar Method
What You’ll Need:
Baking soda
White vinegar
Soft sponge or cloth
Steps:
Sprinkle baking soda over the burnt area of the pot.
Pour vinegar over the baking soda (it will fizz).
Let the mixture sit for 10–15 minutes.
Scrub gently with a sponge, then rinse thoroughly.
Why It Works: Baking soda is mildly abrasive and helps lift stubborn stains, while vinegar breaks down grease and burnt residue.
2. Lemon and Salt Scrub What You’ll Need: Lemon slices Coarse salt Steps: Sprinkle salt over the burnt surface. Use a lemon slice to scrub the area, applying pressure to release the lemon juice. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Why It Works: The acidity of lemon cuts through burnt grease, and salt acts as a natural abrasive.
3. Dish Soap and Hot Water Soak What You’ll Need: Dish soap Boiling water Steps: Fill the pan with boiling water and a few drops of dish soap. Let it soak for 30 minutes to loosen burnt residues. Use a soft sponge to scrub the surface clean. Why It Works: Hot water and dish soap soften the burnt areas, making them easier to remove.
4. Hydrogen Peroxide and Baking Soda Paste What You’ll Need: Hydrogen peroxide Baking soda Steps: Mix hydrogen peroxide and baking soda into a paste. Apply the paste to the burnt areas and let it sit for 10 minutes. Gently scrub and rinse with warm water. Why It Works: This combination breaks down tough stains and restores shine.
5. Aluminum Foil Scrub (for Tough Stains) What You’ll Need: Aluminum foil Dish soap Steps: Ball up a small piece of aluminum foil. Add dish soap to the burnt area and scrub gently with the foil. Rinse thoroughly. Why It Works: Aluminum foil is abrasive enough to remove stains without scratching stainless steel.
Tips to Prevent Future Burnt Stains Cook on Low to Medium Heat: Avoid overheating cookware, which can cause burning. Use Non-Stick Sprays: Prevent food from sticking to the surface. Clean Immediately: Rinse and clean cookware soon after use to prevent residue from hardening. Avoid Metal Scrubbers: Use soft sponges or brushes to protect the surface.
2. Lemon and Salt Scrub What You’ll Need: Lemon slices Coarse salt Steps: Sprinkle salt over the burnt surface. Use a lemon slice to scrub the area, applying pressure to release the lemon juice. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Why It Works: The acidity of lemon cuts through burnt grease, and salt acts as a natural abrasive.
3. Dish Soap and Hot Water Soak What You’ll Need: Dish soap Boiling water Steps: Fill the pan with boiling water and a few drops of dish soap. Let it soak for 30 minutes to loosen burnt residues. Use a soft sponge to scrub the surface clean. Why It Works: Hot water and dish soap soften the burnt areas, making them easier to remove.
4. Hydrogen Peroxide and Baking Soda Paste What You’ll Need: Hydrogen peroxide Baking soda Steps: Mix hydrogen peroxide and baking soda into a paste. Apply the paste to the burnt areas and let it sit for 10 minutes. Gently scrub and rinse with warm water. Why It Works: This combination breaks down tough stains and restores shine.
5. Aluminum Foil Scrub (for Tough Stains) What You’ll Need: Aluminum foil Dish soap Steps: Ball up a small piece of aluminum foil. Add dish soap to the burnt area and scrub gently with the foil. Rinse thoroughly. Why It Works: Aluminum foil is abrasive enough to remove stains without scratching stainless steel.
Tips to Prevent Future Burnt Stains Cook on Low to Medium Heat: Avoid overheating cookware, which can cause burning. Use Non-Stick Sprays: Prevent food from sticking to the surface. Clean Immediately: Rinse and clean cookware soon after use to prevent residue from hardening. Avoid Metal Scrubbers: Use soft sponges or brushes to protect the surface.
