Tips and tricks for cleaning burnt pots

First of all, we should try the classic soaking method. Simply pour some warm water into the pot and set it aside for a while. Then clean with a sponge.

Baking powder is not only suitable for baking. It can also be used to remove nasty incrustations in no time at all. Pour some water and a sachet of baking powder into the pan on the burnt-on areas. Then heat everything briefly and leave the mixture to work for about an hour. You can then easily wipe away the incrustations.

Vinegar also helps against burnt-on food: To do this, mix vinegar and water in a ratio of one to three. Allow this mixture to simmer in a pan until the dirt comes off.

Cleaning an encrusted baking tray

With the help of salt, even stubborn stains should be a thing of the past. Sprinkle salt on the areas where food residue is burnt on - until everything is well covered. Then place the baking tray in the oven at a temperature of around 50°C for around 30 to 50 minutes - until the salt has turned a light brown color. Now tip out the salt and then clean the tray with a sponge and a little water.

>> You can find more tips on cleaning baking trays here.

Food residue burnt into the pan

The salt trick also works with pans. However, it is best to leave the salt on overnight so that all the dirt really disappears. This trick is therefore not suitable for the impatient and is also not an option if you need to cook quickly.

Another option for removing burnt-on spots is washing powder. Put about four tablespoons of powder in the pan and fill it with water. Then heat the mixture and leave to soak. A large proportion of the encrustations will come off the bottom of the pan this way. Simply wipe away the rest with a sponge or dishwashing brush.

Removing incrustations from the casserole dish

The best way to get food residue out of the dish is to fill it with warm water and add a dishwasher tab . Leave the mixture to soak overnight. The next day, you can easily remove the dirt with a cloth.

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Date: 03.08.2020
Author: Ilka-Marie Hagenbücher