🧂 2 tablespoons baking soda – Lifts stains & removes burnt residue
🍋 ½ cup white vinegar or lemon juice – Dissolves grease & disinfects
💦 1 cup hot water – Loosens burnt food
🧽 A sponge or scrub brush
2. How to Clean a Burnt Pot or Pan in 3 Simple Steps 🥘
📌 1. Sprinkle baking soda evenly over the burnt area.
📌 2. Pour white vinegar (or lemon juice) over it – watch it fizz!
📌 3. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes, then scrub with a sponge.
💡 For extra-stubborn stains, let the mixture sit for 30 minutes before scrubbing.
3. Alternative Cleaning Hacks for Burnt Pans 🌿
✅ Salt & Lemon Scrub (For Light Burns) 🧂🍋
- Sprinkle salt over the burnt area and rub with half a lemon.
- The acid in lemon combined with salt’s abrasiveness helps lift stains.
✅ Boiling Vinegar & Baking Soda (For Heavy Burns) 🔥
- Add 1 cup vinegar + 1 cup water to the pan and bring to a boil.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle baking soda into the liquid.
- Once it stops fizzing, scrub with a sponge.
💡 This method works wonders for deep, caked-on burns!
✅ Dish Soap & Aluminum Foil (For Stainless Steel) 🥄
- Add a few drops of dish soap to the burnt pan.
- Scrub using a crumpled piece of aluminum foil for extra abrasion.
💡 Best for stainless steel cookware—avoid on non-stick surfaces.
4. Tips to Keep Your Pots & Pans Looking Like New 🌟
✔ Avoid overheating cookware to prevent burns.
✔ Use wooden or silicone utensils to prevent scratches.
✔ Always dry pots & pans after washing to prevent stains and rust.
✔ Regularly clean with baking soda & vinegar to maintain shine.
Final Thoughts – A Simple Solution for Sparkling Clean Cookware! 🥘✨
💡 No more struggling with burnt pans! These easy, natural tricks will restore your cookware without heavy scrubbing or toxic chemicals.
