How to Clean a Burnt Stainless Steel Pot or Pan?

Stainless steel is a healthy material, free from perennial pollutants, but it can be sticky! Have you ever left your stainless steel pot or pan on fire? Discover our tips for easily cleaning and restoring the shine of your burnt stainless steel pot or pan.

OUR 5 TIPS FOR CLEANING A BURNED STAINLESS STEEL POTS OR PANS

1/ First tip, don't delay any longer, immediately take care of your stainless steel pots or pans.

2/ Depending on how burnt your stainless steel pan is, you may need to repeat the process. It is highly recommended not to use abrasive materials to remove burnt residue from the bottom of your pan or frying pan.

3/ Don't use accessories that can scratch or damage stainless steel. Instead, use a wooden spoon, sponge, non-abrasive brush, or even a cloth to clean burnt-on particles from the bottom of your stainless steel container.

4/ Avoid bleach. This product is very powerful, but it's still toxic. Furthermore, it will immediately damage your stainless steel.

5/ Rinse your stainless steel pot or pan thoroughly with water after cleaning, regardless of the technique used.

Heal Burnt Stainless Steel Pots or Pans with Baking Soda

Baking soda is a great ally in many everyday situations, and it's also incredibly helpful in the kitchen. Non-toxic and biodegradable, baking soda comes in a white powder form. It's especially effective when used as a paste.

If a stainless steel pan catches fire, you should do the following:

Mix baking soda with a little water to form a paste.
Boil for a few minutes.
Let it cool.
Scrub with a non-abrasive sponge or brush to remove any burnt-on residue.
Ideally, let the baking soda sit overnight. You can use this method for stainless steel pans that experience the same problem.

WHITE VINEGAR, THE SOLUTION FOR CLEANING BURNED PAN BOTTOM

White vinegar is a popular choice for many purposes: descaling faucets, coffee makers, and kettles, cleaning windows, and even cleaning dishwashers. Combining white vinegar with baking soda is also effective for cleaning the bottoms of burnt stainless steel pans.

Pour in equal parts white vinegar and water.
Add one tablespoon of baking soda.
As soon as foam forms, place the stainless steel pot or pan on the stove and boil for 10 minutes.
Let cool and scrub with a non-abrasive brush.
Repeat this process if necessary.
Note: White vinegar and baking soda are also suitable for this type of cleaning. Simply mix the two and let them work. The burned-on deposits will dissolve. There's no need to heat the mixture.

LEMON JUICE, EFFECTIVE FOR CLEANING BURNED STAINLESS STEEL POTS AND PANS

To clean a burnt pan, you can use lemon juice, a natural ingredient.

Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons into a container
Fill with boiling water
Let stand for at least 30 minutes
Scrub with a non-abrasive brush
Depending on how burnt your stainless steel cookware is, you may need to repeat the operation.

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