Wednesday, September 23, 2015

How to Clean Burnt Pots and Pans-Tips to Clean Burnt Stainless Steel Pan

Today, I am not going to share with you any recipes but going to show you an easy and effective way to clean burnt pots and pans. The other day I had leftover sambar from lunch. I reheated it so that I can use it as a side dish for dosa for dinner. I totally forgot about it and was engrossed with other works. When I was back, I smelled something burning. To my horror, I found that the burning smell was coming from my kitchen and I realized that I forgot to switch off the flame after reheating sambar. I found my pan very badly burnt. I did not fret as I knew the tips and tricks to clean burnt pots and pans. Today I am going to show you a quick solution to easily clean burnt pots/pans with just 2 ingredients, which will make your pot look as good as new. Let's see how-

Before and After 

How to Clean Burnt Pots and Pans

How to Clean tough burnt stains from stainless steel cookware, pots and pans  

Things you need

White Vinegar (non fruit)
Baking soda or cooking soda
Dishwashing detergent
Scrubber
Steel wool (optional)

Method

Add equal parts of vinegar and water to the burnt pan. I added 1/2 cup of water and 1/2 cup of vinegar to the pan as my pan was big and was severely burnt.

Clean Burnt Stainless steel Cookware with vinegar

Bring it to rolling boil. Then let it boil for 5-6 minutes on medium heat. You will find all the burnt food residue dislodging (see picture below). 

tips to clean burnt cookware

I discarded the water but still my pan looked as seen in the picture below. (because it was very badly burnt - but definitely better than it was earlier).

Then I again added a cup of water and a tsp of cooking soda (or baking soda) and boiled the water for another 5-6 minutes.

cleaning burnt pots and pans with baking soda

The remaining remnants of burnt food also came off. Now wash and scrub the pan with dish-washing soap and a scrubber. Use a steel wool for badly burnt pans otherwise a scrubber will do. Your pot will shine as new. Amazing isn't it??

how to clean burnt stainless steel cookware

Note - You can use either vinegar or baking soda. As my pan was very badly burnt, I tried both methods using vinegar and baking soda.

You can also clean burnt milk vessels using the same method.

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29 comments:

  1. Archana SampathSeptember 23, 2015 at 2:41 AM

    This s osm :-)

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  2. CREATIVE KHADIJASeptember 23, 2015 at 3:35 AM

    Great idea. I will sure be trying whenever something burnt in the kitchen..every lady faced this issue we know :) haha

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  3. Learn KolamSeptember 23, 2015 at 4:16 AM

    Very useful tip.Sometimes it do happen.Thank you for publishing this.

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  4. Karthika baskarSeptember 23, 2015 at 5:04 AM

    Good and an useful tip :)

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  5. VijiskitchencreationsSeptember 23, 2015 at 5:28 AM

    Useful tips.

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  6. Sai jananiSeptember 23, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    Will this work for mud pot/clay pot pl? juz burnt a clay pot :)

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    1. Padhu SankarSeptember 24, 2015 at 12:52 AM

      Yes, it will. You can try cooking soda or baking soda.

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  7. RenukaSeptember 23, 2015 at 7:55 AM

    Useful tip!

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  8. AswathySeptember 23, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    Thanks fir the tip. Any tips for cleaning non stick pan n pizza pan?

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  9. MadhuBalaSeptember 23, 2015 at 9:28 AM

    Thanks for the wonderful tip.

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  10. Traditionally Modern FoodSeptember 23, 2015 at 10:38 AM

    Very useful tip padhu..

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  11. PatanjaliSeptember 23, 2015 at 5:37 PM

    The most effective is Coca Cola. Pour Coke in to the dish and allow it to simmer for a short time. Then clean it with tissue.

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  12. AmalaSeptember 23, 2015 at 6:39 PM

    Useful tip

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  13. AshaSeptember 23, 2015 at 7:20 PM

    Super idea.

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  14. chitraSeptember 23, 2015 at 7:49 PM

    Easy.Superb .

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  15. Karthika GSeptember 23, 2015 at 9:22 PM

    Wow Padhu.It's amazing..
    But recently i got the same experience (burnt worst than your vessel), could not clean it and hence ended up in throwing it..Wish i had your tip a month back...

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  16. s jayalaxmi manojSeptember 23, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    A very useful tip. Thanks

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  17. UnknownSeptember 24, 2015 at 5:27 AM

    Thank you for the tip. Will it work for an age old iron kadai? I am looking to use it, but the food made in it smells strongly of iron.

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    1. Padhu SankarSeptember 25, 2015 at 10:40 PM

      Apply oil generously on the iron kadai. Leave it overnight. Next morning, wipe it with a cloth and wash with warm water and soap using a sponge. It will not smell iron. Keep using it and every time wash and wipe it dry when storing. Once in a week, you can apply a thin coat of oil and store it. You have also asked if this tip will work for iron kadai. I have not yet tried or burnt iron kadai - so do not know but I think it will work.

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  18. SangeetaSeptember 24, 2015 at 5:51 AM

    Kudos :-))
    Thx

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  19. Yashaswini NudhurumatiSeptember 24, 2015 at 9:34 PM

    Amazing idea....very useful

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  20. anuSeptember 25, 2015 at 6:22 AM

    Thanks a lot padhu !! Did magic to my burnt two pots!! Awesome tip..

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  21. Srilakshmi ChSeptember 25, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    Superb..

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  22. Ravipati ShreyaMay 29, 2016 at 11:43 AM

    Hi Padhu. Will it work for aluminium vessel too?

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  23. UnknownAugust 26, 2016 at 1:27 PM

    thank you!

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  24. UnknownSeptember 5, 2016 at 2:38 PM

    I burned cream of mushroom soup--about 1/2 inch deep--in my stainless steel pot. Followed directions for vinegar and baking soda. Pot looks brand new! Thank you so much.

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  25. AjoyAugust 6, 2017 at 12:25 AM

    Saved my day ... Thanks a ton

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  26. PrathiNovember 4, 2017 at 10:37 AM

    Thanks a lot..Backing soda worked , I used tamarind and lemons before using Backing soda.. but still a lot resuide was remaining, but after seeing your post tried with Backing soda ..it cleaned like a new vessel.thanks a ton

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  27. Raveendra RamanFebruary 12, 2018 at 5:30 AM

    Very useful.., i will share it with my wife !!

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