How To Clean Burnt Bottom Of Frying Pan

Chances are you have at least one blackened pot or pan in your cupboard. Thankfully, you don't need special products to make your cookware look almost as good as new. Many stains can be removed using items you already have at home, says Miguel Hall, who works in Research and Development at Calphalon.

To get started, all you need are a few supplies:

Cleaning Burn Pots

Arm & Hammer Baking Soda - 64 oz

Arm & Hammer

Bar Keepers Friend Powdered Cleanser 21-Ounces (1-Pack)

Bar Keepers Friend

Scotch-Brite Greener Clean Non-Scratch Scrub Sponges

Scotch-Brite

Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day Liquid Dish Soap, Lemon Verbena

Mrs. Meyer's Clean Day

How to remove burn marks from stainless steel surfaces

The best way to clean burn marks off both the interior and exterior of a stainless steel pan is to use warm water and soap, says Hall.

Particularly stubborn stains may need baking soda. Try this:

Start with a dry pan
Use a dry cloth to rub the baking soda into the marks
Rub the surface until you see the marks disappearing
Rinse off excess baking soda and dry. An abrasive cleaner like Barkeepers Friend can also be used in place of baking soda.

How to remove burn marks from nonstick surfaces

You should only use warm water, soap, and a sponge to remove spots from nonstick pans, says Hall. Abrasive cleaners and rough scrubbers may damage the nonstick coating. Sometimes, black marks appear on the exterior of your cookware. This is caused by the flame from a gas burner or food and oil spills, says Hall.

Try this if you have stubborn marks on the outside of your pan:

Cover the bottom of the pan with vinegar, then rub onto the exterior surface
Sprinkle with baking soda
Rinse the pan with water and let sit for several minutes
These two ingredients will react, causing marks to lessen, and possibly come off depending on the severity

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How to clean burn marks from any type of cookware

According to Good Housekeeping, simmering dishwashing liquid and water for 15 minutes can remove stains from any type cookware. They recommend using a spatula to loosen the burnt bits after they soften. Then, use a sponge to scrub your pot or pan clean.

How to prevent burn marks

Hall recommends preheating and pre-seasoning new pans before using them for the first time. This helps ensure that food doesn't stick and cause burn marks. Additionally, high heat and drastic changes in temperature when cooking can ruin your cookware.

Melissa Matthews Health Writer Melissa Matthews is the Health Writer at Men's Health, covering the latest in food, nutrition, and health.

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