John Myers
If the milk boils over, the trouble is great. After all, who doesn’t hate scrubbing crusts out of kitchen utensils? Thanks to us, you can save yourself this annoying kitchen task in the future. We will tell you which three home remedies are very easy to clean a burnt pot.
Why soaking is so important
Immediate soaking is the basic measure in the fight against incrustations. So fill the food in question with warm water right away so that the metal does not suffer a temperature shock from cold liquids. Leave the pot filled with water for an hour or – even better – overnight. You can get rid of a large part of the unwanted incrustations before you make and use extra cleaning agents yourself.
Clean a burnt pot with a dishwasher tab: Here’s how
This effective detergent can also be used outside of the dishwasher. For example, to be able to use it to clean a burnt pot:
- Place half a dishwashing tablet in the bottom of the pot.
- Cover the tab completely with water.
- Wait thirty minutes for the product to take effect.
- Now you can rinse and wipe out the pot.
Tip: Alternatively, you can also clean a burnt pan with detergent. Sprinkle it on the bottom of the pot. Then cover it with water, briefly boil the mix and leave it on for thirty minutes. By the way, if you’re cleaning a burnt pot that’s made of stainless steel, you should never use steel wool. It can severely damage and scratch the metal.
How to clean a burnt pot with vinegar
If you want to remove burnt food with vinegar, please consider that fumes are produced when heating. You should therefore open the windows wide during this procedure.
- First, fill a saucepan with vinegar and water in a 1:3 ratio.
- Heat the solution and let the liquid simmer until all the incrustations are gone.
- Rinse well and wipe afterwards.
This method is also good for cleaning a burnt pan: mix vinegar with water, heat slightly and then clean as usual.
Clean burnt pots with baking soda
The baking soda contained in the baking powder dissolves encrustations in no time. Follow these steps:
- Sprinkle baking soda on the bottom of the pot until it is covered.
- Now pour a finger’s breadth of water over it.
- Heat the mixture briefly.
- Leave it on for an hour. Finished!
By the way: We have many other helpful tips on the subject of households. For example, we clarify the question “what do you have to consider when cooking with an induction cooker?” – and also show how to use citric acid correctly.
