🧂 ¼ cup baking soda
🍋 2 tablespoons white vinegar or lemon juice
💦 Warm water
🧽 Scrub sponge or steel wool
How to Do It:
📌 1. Sprinkle baking soda all over the burnt area.
📌 2. Pour vinegar or lemon juice over it—it will fizz!
📌 3. Let it sit for 15 minutes to break down the stains.
📌 4. Scrub with a sponge or steel wool until the burnt residue lifts off.
📌 5. Rinse well and dry!
💡 Tip: For extra tough stains, let the mixture sit for 30 minutes or boil vinegar in the pan first, then scrub.
2. Salt & Lemon Scrub (For Grease & Rust) 🍋🧂
✅ Best for: Copper, cast iron, and mild stains
✅ Removes: Light burnt marks, rust, and grease
What You’ll Need:
🧂 3 tablespoons coarse salt
🍋 1 lemon (cut in half)
🧼 A damp cloth
How to Do It:
📌 1. Sprinkle coarse salt over the stained area.
📌 2. Use a halved lemon to scrub in circular motions.
📌 3. Let the juice sit for 5-10 minutes for tough stains.
📌 4. Rinse and wipe clean with a damp cloth.
💡 Tip: This works great for copper pots and stainless steel without scratching the surface!
3. Hydrogen Peroxide & Baking Soda (For Extreme Burnt Stains) ⚡
✅ Best for: Heavily burned and blackened cookware
✅ Removes: Deep, stubborn stains
What You’ll Need:
🧂 ¼ cup baking soda
🧴 3 tablespoons hydrogen peroxide
🧽 Scrub sponge
How to Do It:
📌 1. Mix baking soda and hydrogen peroxide into a paste.
📌 2. Apply the paste to the burnt areas.
📌 3. Let sit for 20 minutes, then scrub.
📌 4. Rinse well and repeat if needed.
💡 Tip: This is extra powerful for badly burnt pans with years of buildup!
4. Dishwasher Tablet Scrub (For Quick & Easy Cleaning) 🧼
✅ Best for: Non-stick, stainless steel, and ceramic pans
✅ Removes: General grease and discoloration
