Tips to Prevent Blackening of Pots When Using a Gas Stove: Very Simple, Everyone Should Know

1.  Clean the Pot After Each Use

A common reason why pots blacken when using a gas stove is due to the pot being dirty. If not cleaned properly after cooking, the oil residue at the bottom of the pot will burn and turn black. The longer the pot is used without cleaning, the thicker the residue becomes and sticks more firmly.

Therefore, after each use, you should clean the pot thoroughly to remove dirt and grease.

If the pot accumulates a layer of black residue, cleaning becomes much more difficult. Cleaning the pot after every use is an effective way to prevent it from blackening.

2.  Check the Gas Cylinder

If the gas stove flame turns red, it could be because the gas cylinder is running low. You can check the gauge on the gas cylinder or shake it lightly—if it feels light, it indicates the gas is running low.

Additionally, if you purchase a low-quality gas cylinder, it may cause the flame to burn red and blacken the pot.

Therefore, it's recommended to use gas cylinders from reputable sources to ensure quality. Also, regularly clean the gas stove to remove grease and dirt from the stove and the gas outlets. This is another cause of the red flame and the blackening of the pot.

3.  How to Clean the Bottom of a Blackened Pot

To clean the blackened bottom of a pot, many people use steel wool or sand to scrub it. While this method works immediately, it leaves scratches on the pot's surface, making it more prone to dirt buildup in the future.

Others use baking soda by sprinkling it on the bottom of the pot, then pouring vinegar over it and letting it sit before scrubbing. This method also works but may not be as effective.

The simplest and most effective way to clean the dirt on the bottom of a pot is to use dishwashing tablets or dishwashing powder.

First, prepare a basin of boiling water and dissolve one dishwashing tablet or some dishwashing powder into it. Submerge the pot in the solution.

If the stains aren’t too bad, soaking it for 1-2 hours will suffice. For stubborn stains, it's better to soak the pot overnight.

After soaking, simply remove the pot and scrub it with a regular sponge used for washing dishes.

The dishwashing tablets or powder contain oxygenating agents that are very effective at cleaning burnt marks and grease that have stuck to the bottom of the pot.