Baking Soda

Clean yourpan with some baking sodaand water.

Simply simmer for a while then cool.

Let it soak overnight if necessary.

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Another alternative is to leave a paste ofbaking sodaand green dish soap in your pan for several hours.

Cola

Cola is super acidic and does well loosening burnt-onmesses like caramel.

Pour some in your pan, simmer gently, and then scrape the gunk off.

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Let it soak overnight and wipe clean in the morning.

Dish Soap

Dish soapand water is sometimes all you need.

Add the combo to your pan and bring it to a simmer for a few minutes.

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Limes and Salt

Skip the margaritas and use thelime juiceand salt for your pan.

Let the mixture sit for several minutes, sprinkle in some more salt, and scrub away.

Youll be amazed at how easily burnt bits lift away.

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Old Wine

What can you do with wine that you left accidentally uncorked?

Instead of tossing it, save it for cleaning your pans.

Use it in place ofvinegarin the following tips.

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Oxygen-Based Bleach

This technique is great for burnt-on stains that remain.

Let it sit for a while.

It should come off easily.

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Scrape with a wooden spoon now and then to loosen bits.

If it’s still not budging, let it set for several more hours.

Then pour the water out and use more salt to scrub away any remaining burnt areas.

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Add in some more water if necessary.

you’re free to also leave it in the pan overnight without cooking it.

Vinegar

Vinegar containsacetic acid, so it works well at breaking down burnt-on, crusty food.

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Choose apple cider or white vinegar and pour it in the pan with some water and simmer.

Leave the lid off, and the vinegar will act as anatural room deodorizer.

you could try anything from a plastic scraper to a scouring sponge to clean a burnt stainless steel pan.

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barbecue sauce to clean a burnt pan

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vinegar to clean a burnt pot

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