How can I remove burnt-on food from a pot or pan effectively?
Provides methods for loosening and cleaning stubborn, scorched food residue from the bottom of cookware without excessive scrubbing or damaging the pan surface.
- Boil Vinegar/Water then Add Baking Soda5
This technique uses acidic vinegar and the fizzing reaction of baking soda to lift burnt material.
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🛠️ White vinegar, water, baking soda, non-abrasive sponge or scraper
- Soak with Hot Water and Dish Soap (or Dryer Sheet)3
A long soak can soften burnt-on food, making it easier to scrub away.
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🛠️ Hot water, dish soap, fabric softener dryer sheet (optional), sponge or scraper
- Use Bar Keepers Friend or Specialized Cookware Cleaner4
Powdered cleansers like Bar Keepers Friend (containing oxalic acid) or other specialized cookware cleaners are designed to tackle tough stains and burnt-on food.
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🛠️ Bar Keepers Friend or similar cleaner, non-abrasive sponge or cloth, water, gloves (recommended)