Cleaning pots and pans are part of daily chores so women are always looking for the perfect product to clean these cooking tools, but there is no need to pay large sums of money to buy cleaning products or even new cookware; Because it burns or turns black, there are many methods that help us about that and it is safer and more effective in preserving and repairing it, [1] through these methods we can remove the hard fats accumulated on the cookware, or burns and stains, which will make the cooking tools clean and new again. Other methods at any given time, [2], and methods of cleaning these tools differ according to the severity of the burn and stains, in addition to their type, and this is what we will talk about in this article.
How do I clean burnt pots?
1- Clean burnt utensils using soap and water
Dishwashing soap can be used to clean burnt utensils, as follows:
The method of work:
Immediately cool the burnt pot, then immerse it in warm water, and make sure that the burned area has been completely submerged.
Add 2-3 drops of dishwashing soap for small utensils, and add 4-5 drops for large pots, then mix the soap with water using a cleaning sponge.
Leave the burnt pot immersed in the mixture for an entire night or for at least one hour.
Remove the remains of burnt food using a sponge with a soft touch.
2- baking soda and vinegar
Baking soda and vinegar can be used to clean burnt utensils, as follows:
The method of work:
Fill the burnt pot with enough water to only cover the burned area.
Add a cup of vinegar to the water and mix it well with a brush or spoon.
Put the container uncovered at a medium temperature until the vinegar and water mixture begins to boil, then remove it from the heat.
Add two tablespoons of baking soda to the vinegar and water mixture, and leave it for 30 minutes to cool.
Remove traces of stains and burnt food with a sponge with a firm touch.
3- baking soda and soap
Baking soda can be used with soap to clean burnt utensils, by following the following steps:
The method of work:
Put an amount of dishwashing soap in the burnt pot.
Add a little baking soda and make sure all traces of the burn are covered.
Add hot water to cover the entire burned area, and leave it to cool.
Remove all traces of burns from the bowl using a metal wire, then wash it well with soap and water.
4- Clean burnt utensils with washing powder
Washing powder can be used to clean burnt utensils, by following the following steps:
The method of work:
Put an amount of washing powder in the burnt pot.
Add hot water to cover the entire burned area, then allow it to cool.
Remove traces of burns from the bowl, then wash it well with soap and water.
5- Clean burnt utensils using lemon
Lemon can be used to clean burnt utensils by following the following steps:
The method of work:
Chop one lemon into small pieces and add to the burnt bowl.
Add an amount of water and completely submerge the burned area.
Wash and clean the container well as usual.
Ways to clean utensils according to their type?
Correct cleaning of utensils is important to preserve them for a longer period, so it is necessary to follow methods of cleaning these utensils according to their quality, and here are some types of these pots and how to clean them in the correct way:
Stainless steel utensils: Stainless steel utensils can be cleaned by washing utensils with detergent and water immediately after use to reduce the chance of stains, and care must be taken not to use metal wire to clean stainless steel utensils; Because it causes them to be scratched.
Pots made of glass: Pots made of glass can be cleaned by putting a little baking soda and dishwashing soap in the bowl, leaving it to soak for about 15 minutes, then scrubbing the pot well with a sponge until the stains are gone.
Enameled Pans: Enamel pots can be cleaned and stains removed by mixing a little baking soda with a little hydrogen peroxide and rubbing them well until they become shiny.
Iron pots: Iron-made utensils can be cleaned by washing them with hot water and dishwashing liquid and drying them well to prevent rust, and if rust is noticed on the pots, it can be removed by applying a little oil and rubbing it with a metal wire.
Copper pots: Copper pots can be cleaned by soaking them in warm soapy water to remove traces of food, and the outer part of copper cookware can be cleaned by rubbing it with a solution of white vinegar and salt, then rinsing it with water as usual and drying it well.
