How to clean a burnt pot? I guess this question has appeared at least once in every household. Unfortunately, such accidents happen in the culinary madness of the kitchen. That’s when it’s good to know what to do.

Various situations take place in the kitchen – often related to cooking. Failure to adjust the appropriate temperature can result in, for example, a thick sauce remaining on the bottom of the pot. Sometimes we simply forget to turn off the food in time and it boils and burns on the outside.

How to clean a burnt pot if it is not a strongly burnt food?

The method of cleaning a burnt pot will also depend on how burnt the food is.

  • If we noticed it quickly, it may be enough to pour a little detergent and water inside and let it soften for a few hours.
  • Then wash and dry the pot or pan thoroughly.

How to clean a burnt stainless steel pot?

These are probably the most common pots in kitchens. Even more important is knowing how to clean a burnt stainless steel pot.

Jone of the most effective tools in the kitchen is salt and baking soda. Thanks to them, you can do a lot – even when it comes to cleaning.

  • In the case of salt, first fill the bottom of the pot with enough water to reach the rim a few centimeters above the scorch line and bring to a boil.
  • Then add a few spoons of salt, mix and let it sit overnight.

If burns persist, the solution may need to be warmed.

  • Sprinkle the baking soda liberally and add enough water to form a thick paste on top.
  • Leave overnight and the next day use a ladle to scrape the mixture of baking soda and burnt food from the bottom.

Burnt pot – how to clean it? Home remedies

What if these methods don’t work? You can try others that can be done at home without buying special cleaning products. So if we have a burnt pot – how to clean it? Home remedies may not be worse or less effective.

You can try using a well-known and popular drink that is also widely known as a great rust remover. I’m talking about Cole, of course.

  • Pour the Cola into the pot a few cm above the level of scalding and bring to a boil. Then wash.

Another method, but only for minor burns, can be the use of lemon slices.

  • Rub lemon slices on the sides of the pot and the burnt areas and then pour warm water over it. After a few hours, try to wash the pot.

How to clean a burnt enamel pot?

There is no shortage of this type of pots in Slovak kitchens either. Unfortunately, food sticks in them more often than in steel pots. They are less easy to clean and often leave a darker mark where the burn occurred.

So what to do? How to clean a burnt enamel pot?

  • Just pour a lot of salt or baking soda on the bottom and then pour water to cover the top layer of the burn.
  • Boil and let it sit for several hours.
  • Then scrape off all food residue with a spoon and wash with dish soap.

How to clean a burnt pot inside? Other methods

A surprising but effective way is to use a tablet in the dishwasher. How to use it to clean a burnt pot inside?

  • Just throw the tablet in a pot and cover it with boiling water and then leave it overnight.
  • The next day, pour out the liquid and simply wash with dishwashing liquid and a sponge.

Baking powder is also great for cleaning this type of dirt.

  • All you have to do is sprinkle a large amount of baking powder on the bottom of the pot and cover it with hot water. Then set aside overnight.
  • Then pour out the solution and wash the pot as with the dishwasher tablet.

We discovered yet another interesting trick on TikTok from the user @kamanabhaskaranhow to clean a burnt pot without chemicals.

  • Just chop a small onion (without the skin), put it in a pot with water and 1/4 cup of vinegar, and cook the mixture for about 10 minutes, until the scalds begin to release.
  • Then simply remove the residue and clean the pot – easily and without scrubbing!
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