For those new to the kitchen, mastering the art of cooking can be a thrilling journey. However, learning to cook can be exciting, but even the best cooks sometimes end up with burnt pots and pans. With busy cooking routines, it’s easy to accidentally burn vessels, leaving stubborn marks that are hard to clean.
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But worry not, there are some simple and effective tricks to get your burnt kitchenware looking new again. So, in this article, let's explore some easy tips to clean burnt spots from your kitchenware using items that are commonly available in every home.
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Use Baking Soda
Baking soda is a staple ingredient in most Indian kitchens, known for its versatility beyond cooking. As a cleaning agent, it works wonderfully on burnt vessels. Just simply make water-baking soda paste and soak the burnt vessel in it for at least 15 minutes. The cleansing properties of soda will help loosen the burnt residue, making it easier to scrub away with a sponge.
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Use Tomato Sauce
Tomato sauce isn’t just for adding flavour to dishes; it can also help clean burnt pots. For this, apply a thick layer of tomato sauce to the burnt vessel. Keep this layer in the pot overnight. Clean the pot in the morning with the help of a scrubber, and your pot will shine like never before.
Use Coke
Coke is more than just a refreshing drink, it can also be a powerful cleaner for burnt kitchen vessels. Pour a can of Coke into the burnt pot or pan and bring it to a boil. The acidity and carbonation in the coke will help to break down the burnt residue. Let the coke simmer for 10–15 minutes, then scrub the vessel with a sponge.
Use Lemon Juice
Lemon juice is a natural cleaner that works best on burnt vessels. Most dishwashing soaps contain lemon ingredients that act as an active ingredient and remove stains and burn marks from dirty dishes. First, rub lemon on the burnt area or spread its juice on the vessels. Then, leave it for some time. The acid present in lemon juice will quickly remove the stain.
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Use Vinegar
Vinegar is another fantastic cleaning agent, especially for burnt stainless steel and non-stick vessels. Put vinegar in the burnt vessel and leave it for some time. Then clean the pot with hot water, and it will help remove the stains from the pot quickly.
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Use Salt
For cast iron and steel vessels, salt can be very effective. Sprinkle a generous amount of salt onto the burnt area and add a little water to create a paste. Let the salt paste sit on the burnt area for 15–20 minutes. The coarseness of the salt will help scrub away the burnt residue when you rub it with a sponge.