In general you wash your pans and pots with dishwasher or simply by hand. But sometimes pans need to wash with baking soda. Baking soda may be used to remove difficult stains from your hardworking pots and pans. This is also a fantastic use for any leftover baking soda after deodorizing your fridge. Baking soda is non-abrasive, so you can use it whenever your pots and pans need to be cleaned thoroughly. This can be done as frequently as every time you use them, or you can save it for the toughest, stuck-on food and stain situations.
Cooking pans, whether nonstick, stainless steel, copper, or cast iron, are subjected to the daily difficulties in the kitchen. When a pan becomes charred or blackened, it cannot be cleaned in the dishwasher and requires extra elbow grease or time to remove the blackened crust or crud. Two of the most basic yet magic items in our kitchen arsenal, vinegar and baking soda, are supposed to be the cure for all burnt, colored, blackened, or oxidized pans
What you will need?
Equipment
- Wooden spoon
- Dry towel or cloths
- Non-stick safe nylon scrubbing brush
Material
- Baking soda
- Vinegar
- Lemon
Instructions
How to clean enameled pots
Although porcelain-enameled cast-iron cookware, such as Le Creuset, appears to be indestructible and reasonably nonstick, it can grow crusty just like any other pan. Boiling water with baking soda is the key to eliminating stubborn buildup.
- Bring Water to a Boil
To cover the burned area, fill the pot or pan with about 1 quart of water, or more if necessary. On standard temperature, bring the water to a boil.
- Add Baking Soda
Stir in 2 teaspoons of baking soda with a wooden spoon. Allow the mixture to cook for a few minutes.
- Scrape the Cooking Pan
Empty the pot and clean it with warm water before drying it.
How to Clean Copper Pot and Pan Bottoms
Using baking soda, vinegar, and a half lemon, restore the gleaming copper bottoms of your pots and pans.
- Cover the Base
Sprinkle baking soda all over the copper bottom of the pan by turning it upside down. Pour vinegar into the pan’s bottom.
- Using a Lemon as a Scrub
Scrub the bottom of the pan with a half lemon as a “scrub brush.” Scrub the sides as well if necessary.
- Rinsing and drying
After thoroughly rinsing the pan, dry it with a cloth.
How to clean Non-Sticky frying pan
Baking soda and water can be used to remove remaining food odors and aromas from non-stick frying pans. Baking soda is also a mild abrasive that can be used to remove stubborn stains and burned oil.
- Produce a Paste
Pour a layer of water into the pan’s bottom. To make a thin paste, liberally sprinkle baking soda over the water.
- Dusting the pan with baking powder
Allow the pan to sit for several hours before rinsing and washing it.
- Remove Hard Stains
Boil a solution of 4 teaspoons baking soda and 1/2 cup water in the pan to remove persistent spots on non-stick pans. Allow the pan to cool before rinsing and cleaning the stain with baking soda and a non-stick scrubbing pad.
How to Take Care of Roasting Pans
Using baking soda, water, and vinegar, clean any roasting pan with stuck-on food.
- Surface to be sprinkled
Baking soda should be liberally applied on the surface.
- Make a Fizz
1 cup hot water + 1/3 cup vinegar = 1 cup hot water + 1/3 cup vinegar = 1 cup hot water + 1/3 cup vinegar = 1 cup hot water + 1/3 cup vinegar = 1 cup hot water + 1/3 cup vinegar = For a little moment, the baking soda and vinegar will fizz (much like a kid’s volcano display).
- Scrape and soak
Allow for a few hours of soak time, then scrape the surface with a spatula or other suitable scraper and soak again.
- Rinse and wash
Scrub the pan with baking soda and a scouring brush before rinsing.
How Can Baking Soda Be Used to Clean Cookie Sheets?
Brown spots on cookie sheets make them look aged after a few days. You can restore its gleaming appearance in the following manner.
- Prepare the Paste
To begin, combine baking soda and a small amount of hydrogen peroxide to produce a thick paste.
- Apply and rest
Apply the paste on both sides of the baking sheets. Make sure to cover the stained area with a thick layer of paint. Now sit and wait for nearly two hours.
- Scrub and Clean
At this point, gently rub it with a sponge. If required, massage it with your fingertips to remove the spots. Carry on with the bottom side of the cooking sheets in the same manner. Finally, wash it in water and dry it normally.
How to Get Rid of Burned Pans
Anyone who has ever burnt a pan understands how difficult it is to remove the scorch marks. If this happens again, use baking soda and water to extinguish the fire.
- Prepare a paste
To prepare a thin pasty solution, cover the bottom of the pan with baking soda and add water.
- Heat the pan
Bring the pan to a boil on the stovetop, then remove it from the heat.
- Wipe and wait
Wait for the solution to cool before wiping or scrubbing the burned-on food from the pot.
How to Get Baking Soda Smells Out of Pans
Baking soda is an excellent way to get rid of any lingering food odors. It can also be used as a gently abrasive cleaner to remove tough stains and burnt oil.
- Prepare the Paste
Fill the pan halfway with water, just enough to cover the bottom. Now sprinkling baking soda all over the pan is a good idea. To make a thin paste, combine all of the ingredients in a small mixing bowl.
- Take a break and rinse
Allow it to sit for many hours or overnight. Watch the magic unfold after a few hours. Without boiling or washing the pan, it’s gone. Rinse the leftovers with cold water after dumping them out.
Additional Tips
Allowing pots and pans to cool before washing them is recommended; submerged or splashed with cold water can cause warping, especially in stainless steel cookware. Steel wool, scouring pads, oven cleansers, bleach, and strong abrasive cleaners should all be avoided since they will harm your cookware. To avoid water marks and white dried calcium streaks, thoroughly dry your pans as soon as possible after cleaning them.
These tips are listed below
- After cooking, let the pans and pots to cool before washing.
- On the pots and pans, avoid using bleach, scouring pads, steel wool, or abrasive cleansers.
After washing, thoroughly dry the pots and pans.
