Hydrogen Peroxide And Baking Soda
Materials:
- 3% Hydrogen Peroxide Solution (Five Tablespoons)
- Baking Soda (Two Tablespoons)
Method:
- In a bowl, add both hydrogen peroxide and baking soda and mix them well.
- Pour this liquid solution into the burnt pan and leave overnight or for seven to eight hours.
- After the time is up, scrub the pot using the scouring pad and remove the residue.
- You may repeat the procedure if needed.
For a pot burnt to the base or has stubborn stains, try making a thicker paste of baking soda and hydrogen peroxide in equal proportions. Leave the paste for a couple of hours and repeat the scrubbing process.
Dish Soap And Hydrogen Peroxide
Method
- Place the burnt pan on the stovetop and add about ½ inch of hydrogen peroxide.
- Now add a few tablespoons of dish soap to the solution. You can alternatively also use a dishwasher tablet for the same.
- Set the stove to a high flame and let the solution boil until it starts looking foamy.
- Once foams appear, turn off the stove and let it sit for 10-15 minutes to loosen the burned pieces.
- Finally, rinse the pan using water and dish soap.
You could add baking soda to the mixture to increase its strength and get rid of stubborn marks.
Lemons
The acidity in lemons, much like vinegar, is great at lifting the burnt particles from off the pan. For the process, all you need are a few lemon slices and water.
Method
- Slice two or three lemons as per the size of the pan and place them in it.
- Add water to the pan (a few inches) and bring them to a boil.
- Let the water boil for 10 to 15 minutes until little bits and pieces of burnt food start floating in the water.
- Discard the lemon and water from the pan once done, and using a scrubbing pad and soap, clean the pan as usual.
Aluminum Foil And Baking Soda
For anyone who does not have plenty of time to wait for the previous methods to work or simply wishes for something quick and easy, the following method is the way to go.
Method:
- Make a thick paste using two to three tablespoons of baking soda and water and spread it evenly to cover the entire burnt area of the pan.
- Now crumble up some aluminum foil and use it to scrub the areas where you applied the baking soda until the areas are spotless.
- Using warm soapy water, rinse the pan once again.
Vinegar And Baking Soda
Method:
- Add water to the pan only to cover the entire bottom of the pan.
- Add up one cup of distilled white vinegar to the water and bring it to a boil.
- Once it starts boiling, take the pan off the stove and add two tablespoons of baking soda.
- Let the baking soda dissolve until it starts to fizz, and leave it at rest for ten minutes.
- Pour away the solution and give the pan a thorough rinse under tap water using soap and a scouring pad.
Conclusion
Whether on stainless steel or non-stick pans, scrubbing burnt marks is as hard as avoiding them in the first place, even if you continuously stir your food using a wooden spoon or cook it on low flame.
For most people, cleaning burnt fry pans is more about strength and continuous scrubbing for days for a pan to go back to its initial look. However, with the proper techniques and a few simple ingredients, the task becomes easier and more fun.
