A pan that’s stuck to the bottom or completely burnt can seem impossible to salvage. Before throwing it away or spending ages scrubbing with a sponge, there’s a very simple home remedy to try.
With water, baking soda and a little dish soap , you can soften burnt-on residue and make cleaning considerably easier.
This trick is particularly suitable for pots and pans with baked-on food residue. The principle is simple: let the heat and the product work for a few minutes to gradually loosen the residue.
🧽What you need
For this tip, you will need:
2 to 3 tablespoons of baking soda
A few drops of dishwashing liquid
Water
A soft sponge or a non-abrasive brush
You do not need to buy a specific cleaning product.
👩🍳How to proceed?
1. Remove any easily removable residue
Start by emptying the pan and gently removing any pieces of food that come away easily.
Avoid scraping immediately with a metal object, especially if your pan has a non-stick coating.
2. Add water
Pour enough water into the pan to completely cover the burnt areas.
Then add a few drops of dishwashing liquid.
3. Heat it up
Place the saucepan over medium heat and let the water heat up for a few minutes.
The goal is not to let all the water evaporate, but to allow the heat to soften the encrusted deposits.
4. Add the baking soda
Remove the pan from the heat.
Next, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of baking soda .
Leave to act for approximately 15 to 30 minutes.
The residue usually begins to soften during this time.
5. Rub gently
Empty some of the water if necessary, then use a soft sponge to clean the bottom.
For the most stubborn stains, repeat the process rather than rubbing harshly.
