Easy tricks to clean burnt pans

A burnt pan can be one of the most frustrating things to clean in the kitchen.  Scrubbing it again and again can take a lot of time and effort. But you don’t always need a scrubber to remove stubborn burnt marks.

Here are five simple home methods that can help loosen burnt food and make your pan easier to clean.

Baking Soda and Vinegar

Pour one cup of vinegar into the burnt pan and bring it to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat and sprinkle some baking soda over it.  Leave it for about 10 minutes then wash the pan. The burnt residue should come off more easily.

Boil it with dish soap

Fill the pan with water and add a few drops of dishwashing liquid. Let it boil for 5–10 minutes. Allow the pan to cool then wash it. The heat and soap can help loosen the burnt layer.

Try lemon and water

Cut a lemon into pieces and place it in the pan with water. Boil it for a few minutes and then let it sit. Once the pan cools, gently clean the softened stains. The lemon can also leave your kitchen smelling fresh.

Use hydrogen peroxide carefully

Pour a small amount of hydrogen peroxide over the burnt area and warm it gently for a few minutes. Once bubbles start to form turn off the heat and let it sit. Afterward wash the pan thoroughly.

 Salt and hot water

Cover the burnt area with a thick layer of salt and add hot water. Leave it overnight. The salt can help loosen the stuck-on residue making it easier to clean the next day.

These simple methods can save time and make cleaning a burnt pan much easier. However always check the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions, especially for non stick or specially coated pans.