Addnatural cleaning agentslike vinegar, lemon juice, or salt for more scrubbing power.
Baking soda is a non-toxic, inexpensive household ingredient with mild abrasive properties.
Read on to learn step-by-step instructions for cleaning pans with baking soda to get them looking great.
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Baking soda is alkaline.
It reacts with mild acids like vinegar, lemon, and hydrogen peroxide to become a foaming cleaner.
The foaming chemical reaction gives baking soda more power to remove stains and burned-on food.
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Use these stronger options on all pans except cast iron, which can create rust.
Baking soda also works as a mild abrasive to help clean stubborn stains and scorched oil.
Create a Paste
Cover the bottom of the pan with a layer of water.
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Sprinkle baking soda liberally over the water to create a thin paste.
Let the pan cool.
Rinse the stain with straight baking soda and a nonstick-safe nylon scrubbing brush.
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Each method is a progressively stronger option.
Let the mixture sit for a few minutes.
Scrub off the crusty food or burned-on oil using a scouring pad or scrubby side of a sponge.
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Repeat or leave it to sit overnight if it doesn’t work the first time.
Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of baking soda to a pan and 1/4 cup of water.
Bring the mixture to a boil in the pan.
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Fill a large pot, like a stock pot, with water.
Add the pan, submerge it, and bring it to a boil.
Add 1/4 to 1/2 cup of baking soda to the pot.
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Reduce heat to a gentle boil, boiling for 15 to 30 minutes.
Brown residue should begin to flake off.
While the pan is still hot, remove it from the boiling solution.
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Scrub away the stains.
How to Clean Ceramic Pans With Baking Soda
Ceramic pansare metal cookware with a ceramic coating.
The ceramic coating gives pots and pans a non-stick coating without using Teflon.
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Soak Pan in Soapy Water
Soak the pan in warm, soapy water for 30 minutes.
Use a grease-busting dish soap.
Scrub Pan With Baking Soda
Remove the wet pan from the soapy soak.
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Sprinkle baking soda over the pan and scrub away food residue and stains using a scrubby sponge.
For stingy stains, add some white distilled vinegar to the paste.
Let it sit for 30 minutes.
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Scrub away the caked-on residue with a sponge or kitchen scrub brush.
Baking soda remains an effective cleaning agent.
Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of water to make a paste.
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Scrub With the Paste
Scrub the pan with a stiff-bristle brush or scouring pad.
Do not add soap.
Rinse and repeat if necessary.
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The secret to removing stubborn buildup is boiling water with baking soda.
Bring the water to a boil on medium heat.
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Add Baking Soda
Add 2 tablespoons of baking soda.
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Stir with a wooden spoon.
Let the mixture simmer for several minutes.
Cover the Bottom
Turn the pan upside down, and sprinklebaking sodaover the copper bottom.
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Pour vinegar over the bottom of the pan.
Scrub upward along the sides, too, as needed.
Cook off the burn with baking soda and water.
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Make a Paste
Cover the bottom of the pan with baking soda.
Add water to make a thin, pasty solution.
(Don’t burn it again!)
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Wait and Wipe
Wait for the solution to cool.
Wipe or scrub the pot to remove the burned-on food.
Return your cookie sheets to perfection with a thick paste of baking soda andhydrogen peroxide.
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Apply Paste
Apply the paste all over the stained area of the cookie sheet.
Wait
Wait two hours.
Rub Off the Paste With a Cloth or Sponge
No heavy scrubbing is necessary.
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If any stain remains, rub it with your fingers or akitchen sponge; it should come right off.
Flip and Repeat
Flip the cookie sheet over and repeat the process on the bottom side.
Wash and Dry
Wash and dry the cookie sheet as usual.
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Sprinkle the Surface
Sprinkle the surface generously with baking soda.
Create Fizz
Combine 1 cup of hot water and 1/3 cup ofvinegar.
Pour the solution into the pan.
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The baking soda and vinegar will fizz for a moment.
Soak and Scrape
Let the pan soak for a few hours.
Scrape the surface with a spatula or other suitable scraper and continue to soak.
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Wash and Rinse
Wash the pan with straight baking soda and a scrubbing brush.
Combining baking soda and hydrogen peroxide is a stronger cleaner for cleaning pans than baking soda alone.
Mixing Dawn dish soap, vinegar, and baking soda creates a non-toxic and effective cleanser.
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Vinegar and baking soda create a foaming cleaner that combines with the sudsing effect of Dawn for longer-lasting bubbles.
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