After cooking in a pan, there are often pieces of food stuck to the bottom. Cleaning stuck-on food is difficult, and getting that food off the pan can take some patience. The food present not only spoils the look of the utensil but makes it difficult to use too. Therefore, it is essential to know about some house cleaning tips that can help clean such pans.
Cleaning Food Debris
Soaking
The first step is soaking that pan in water. The pan’s food absorbs the water, making it soft and easier to clean without a lot of scrubbing. However, make sure to keep the pan soaked in water for the required time. Some food may need the pan to be soaked for several hours or even overnight. If the food was oil-based and burnt-on, add some dish soap to the water to break down that oil.
Soda & Vinegar
If soaking does not work, use some readily available baking products that most kitchens have on hand – baking soda and vinegar. You’ll need half a cup of baking soda, half a cup of vinegar, and hot water. Sprinkle the baking soda on the surface of the pan and pour some vinegar on top of it. This combination will lead to a chemical reaction causing bubbles to form in the pan. The foaming action should loosen or lift the food debris from the surface. After using the soda and vinegar treatment, place the pan in hot water for about 30 minutes. Finish cleaning the pan using a mild scrubbing sponge or dishcloth, depending on what is recommended for the pan’s material.
Stainless Steel
The combination of baking soda and vinegar works for most stubborn cases. However, if you are using a stainless-steel pan, you might have to put in some extra effort. For cleaning a stainless-steel pan, you need to form some lather using baking soda and clean the pan using a scouring pad or steel wool pad.
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