. Hi. I only wish it smelled better.l Obviously be careful when cleaning but the heat supports the seperation of the burnt in carbon by a fair percentage. Its hard to see the value of mentioning the wife in this comment. Always amazing on anything metal due to the chemical reactions, but I have found it a lifesaver in dealing with hard water stains and build up–nothing else I have tried even comes close. Also, despite your deepest, darkest fantasies, please try to avoid placing your pots and pans in the dishwasher. Try to rinse away as much stuck-on food as you can before you begin scrubbing. That’s Voltaire updated for the modern world. Never put them in the dishwasher. We used two types of pans, to give you an overview on how everything worked. Use a sponge or plastic scraper to clean the surface, rinse, and dry it thoroughly. Melissa has appeared on the Today Show, and has been featured in InStyle, Real Simple, and Better Homes and Gardens. Then rinse off with hot water, and while the pot is hot, use a soft cloth to buff. Hold dirty pots and pans under the stream and swish the water around inside. Here is one of the simplest methods for cleaning nonstick pans… With that, I don’t mind mine looking used, I mean, that’s what they are there for! I love Barkeeper’s Friend! We moved to a new place and it has a glass stove top . Then, scrub the surface with a non-scratch sponge. Allow the baking soda to sit for 15-20 minutes, then scrub the pan in circular motions using a soft bristled dish brush. I’m surprised you didn’t know that, being 88 and all. Anytime there is a boil over or something splattered on the stove top that has not been meticulously cleaned off it burns on to the bottom of my NEW pots and pans I would rather have a stained burner liner than have The bottoms of my new pans all stained up and on display hanging from my pan rack !! It is far more respectful of the blog owner and her visitors when you don’t use fake language to communicate. It’s really simple: Never cook on a dirty stove top! Sponges & Cloths: Watch What You Wipe With! But I worry that it’s too abrasive??? If you have a pan made of this easy-to-maintain material, it will be enough to scrub food scraps with baking soda gently. Then rinse and dry the pan with a paper towel. lol. It is actually the quickest way to ruin both your cast iron pan and non-stick pan. I myself dont have copper anymore cuz of the upkeep, or would try it myself! Is it like baking soda. Great I have lots of pots and pans where do I find bars keeper find at? I saw Barkeepers Friend at Walmart and will get that for sure so I can use that quickly. Make a thick but spreadable paste of three parts baking soda to one-part warm water. That will be enough to get rid of the greasy coating. Feel free to try it out if you have a few spare bottles kicking around though. Let it sit there for a few hours until remains start loosening or bring it to boil to speed up the process. I was surprise as how easy they cleaned, especially with the baking soda which is not expensive. I played around with all of them. your advise to throw perfectly good pots out because someone has said they have ill effects. Allow it to sit … White vinegar, baking soda, and dishwashing liquid, degreasing the surface with white vinegar, What Is a Pan Pizza? I use a dishwasher tablet, with a little bit of water in the bottom of the pan, leave overnight, and then wipe clean in the morning. General Cleaning: Pans with a ceramic coating are naturally nonstick, making them easy to clean with a soft sponge and soap and water. So I live cleaning. Wow. Barkeeper’s Friend is my absolute favorite cleaner of all time (contains oxalic acid, which is incidentally the same acid in Rhubarb). A few years ago, I was selling some used heavy weight copper pans that had to be cleaned. Wash in warm water and use a stiff brush. It’s like cleaning with magic. I wonder if its an ‘old wives tale’? Now, I have the nightmare of hardened frying build up on the outside of my woks or any pan I made the mistake of frying in. What about aluminum pots and pans? I will try this. wiped right off. The Cream of Tartar MethodClick image for more info. Use a squirt of dish detergent and a nylon scrubber to clean the pan. Take around 3 … It was the fast and easiest way to clean. Some pans are just goners. A friend suggested applying ammonia and placing in a plastic bag (grocery bag) and leave for a few days. how to clean hot plates. In Australia Aluminum pots n pans are extremely difficult to find these days due to the link found between those pans and Alzheimer. Don’t know if I can buy it in my country. … How do you clean the bottoms of ceramic pans. BerthaDBlues. Also great for cleaning rust stains off tile floors. They also used lemon and salt. Pour a 1/2” or more of distilled white vinegar in a frying pan or skillet and sprinkle in salt. When I picked up the pot to wash, the bottom was half clean from the ketchup on the plate. You have entered an incorrect email address! I livein South Africa. I would like to know this as well. I read that it would get baked on grease off of cookie sheets. For the really badly burned pan, try bar keepers friend, water, and scrub using aluminum foil. How to clean non stick pan with salt. If you’ve ever experienced the pain of a burnt frying pan or a totally scorched stainless steel pot, fear not, cleaning it is easier than you think. However, the question is how to clean the outside bottom of a pan and remove the greasy deposits from it. Degrease the surface with white vinegar or dishwashing soap. I don’t want to risk using hardcore cleaning chemicals in case it totally messes my place up. Should I heat the pan before applying it.please advise. Heat the vinegar/salt mixture on a stove to almost boiling. The paste was applied to sections of the pan and left for 10 minutes. Thanks for the domestic tip though. As far as buying pans from thrift stores and cleaning them, I just soak pans in really hot water and bar keepers friend. What we’ve done is investigated 4 popular methods on cleaning the bottom of pots and pans and put them to the test. I love gas cooking, I hate electric.Well,I figured the stove top will be easy to keep clean… Wrong! I do have one good hint about keeping them clean and shinny. Yes over the years I started getting pot holes on the bottoms. It often requires more effort since there is no non-stick coat over your cookware’s outer surface. The bar keepers friend is a keeper….Thanks for our help. I think this was great !! Where do you get Barkeepers Friend? Soak a burnt pan with soap and water, and add a dryer sheet into the mix. I’m thinking about purchasing it, but I only ave a small space, therefore I want to limit myself to things I can use for multiple cleaning tasks . I also use it on great dishes before regular wash of soap and water. Rinse the pan and let it air dry. Finally, rinse the pan and dry it with a paper towel. I didn’t find the comment offensive at all…..geez. Apply it over the wet stained or burnt area and let it sit at least 10 minutes. So, you can efficiently clean the outside bottom of your pan with this popular drink. In your sink, with the pot turned upside-down, pour salt over the bottom of the pan. This is great I’m a stay at home dad with 4 kids 8,5,5,& 7 months. very thorough and enjoyable. Hate to try it but I love my 15-yr-old Cuisinart pan!! Finally, never use harsh oven cleaners and abrasive sponges to prevent scratching the pan surface and loss of warranty. So what we did do, was test ketchup, cream of tartar, baking soda and Barkeeper’s Friend. Stain solver does take a few hours, not minutes to soak in hot water, and if you go to their website, you’ll see all the crazy stuff they’ve cleaned with it. I burnt the mess out of my great grandmothers pan. And it is natural. The cast iron was impervious to the ketchup treatment. Return the copper bottoms of your pots and pans to their shiny selves using baking soda, vinegar, and a half lemon. PLEASE help! I would like to know how to resurrect old brass lamps etc. Never heard of it. the Calaphon is new and wasnt cheap! The primary issue with this cookware is rust development. One of the easiest ways to remove grease from the bottom of pretty much any frying pan is through using baking soda, hydrogen peroxide, and Dawn. Bon Ami is one like baking soda that is quick to use without hours of soaking. Keep in mind that the type of agents you should use primarily depends on the material your pan is made of. I would LOVE more videos on Bar Keeper’s Friend, as I just recently purchased it for the first time in my life. Barkeepers friend does work good but it scratches everything it is used on. Try the dry scrub – seriously, it will change your life. Wet the stained area with water and sprinkle Bon Ami over it. Especially great on removing hard water droplet etching from glass shower doors even if, like myself, you “forgot” to clean and squeegee them for a year. Then, cut a lemon o half and use one piece to scrub the stained pan bottom. So, the first step includes degreasing the surface with white vinegar. I purchased one from a thrift store to see how these methods worked and despite my best effort, no dice. It did not work at all. Stains on the outside bottom of a pan can be really stubborn sometimes, so you need to find a more efficient agent to remove them. I use it regularly on all kinds of things. … So I am going to try the the barkeepers friend if I can find it in a store.