How to clean stainless steel pans from soot?

No kitchen can be imagined without even one pan. Whether it’s a stainless steel pan or enamelled aluminum, it’s not important. All that matters is that they are all equally polluted and have the same chance of carbon deposits. In such cases, it is very important to know how to clean pots from stainless steel from soot, and not just from stainless steel. In this article, we will teach you how to do it right.

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How to clean a stainless steel pan from soot?

Stainless steel is an excellent material, since the pots made of it last a long time, do not deform, warm up quickly and the material can be cleaned in almost any way. But it is precisely such kitchen utensils that are most prone to the formation of burning, so in order not to spend hours on tearing off the surface to a shine, you need to know how to clean the stainless steel pan from soot outside and inside.

PVA glue and 72% laundry soap

To wash old stainless kitchen utensils with the most difficult pollution, multi-layer black soot, and also fat, you can use this effective Soviet recipe:

1. For 4 liters of boiling water, add ⅓ of grated laundry soap, as well as 1 tbsp. l ordinary PVA glue.
2. Boil the resulting mixture for 30-40 minutes.
3. The adhering black soot will easily go away.
   

Citric Acid and Vinegar

Citric acid, like table vinegar, can quickly and effectively get rid of not only unpleasant soot, but also lime deposits.

To clean a burnt stainless steel pan inside:

1. Pour ordinary water into it - do not pour a lot, the main thing is that the water covers the soot itself.
2. Add there 2 tbsp. l citric acid or as much vinegar.
3. Boil the resulting solution for about 15 minutes.
4. After you boil, clean the burnt bottom in the way that is familiar to you, that is, with a soft sponge and dishwashing detergent.

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How to clean an enameled pan?

In the event that such a misfortune happened to you, do not rush to get upset and go for new dishes. Simple, affordable improvised substances that can be found by any housewife will help.

Fill dishes

If the container is burnt, you can quickly clean its bottom with ordinary salt. The cleaning instructions are as follows:

1. Pour salt onto a burnt place.
2. Pour water from above so that it completely covers the bottom and leave the container for cooking for 2-3 hours.
3. Turn on the hot water and pour it inside.
4. Using a sponge, wipe the burnt areas.

Important! If the plaque is more serious, you can do something different - mix 50 g of salt and 0.3 l of water in one dish. Put it on the stove and boil the mixture for 30-40 minutes.

Pickle in vinegar

Do not be surprised, but it is possible to remove carbon deposits with ordinary table vinegar - pour it in a small amount on the bottom of the soiled container, covering the very zone of carbon deposits, and leave it in this form for 2-3 hours. Further - just wash the dishes with detergent.

Soda against soot

Baking soda is an incredibly effective and yet safe means for washing enameled dishes. In order to wash the walls and bottom:

1. Sprinkle them abundantly with baking soda.
2. Pour 1 liter of plain water into the dishes.
3. Put on low heat for approximately 1 hour.

Important! When the water has cooled, let the mixture brew for about 2-3 hours, and then pour the solution and wash the dishes in the way that is familiar to you.

“Treat” dishes with activated carbon

With activated carbon, you can not only treat abdominal pain, but also eliminate a variety of contaminants. In particular, you can use this tool to clean the pan from soot:

1. Grind 5-6 tablets into a fine powder.
2. Apply it to burnt places.
3. After 30-40 minutes, pour cool water inside.
4. After half an hour, you can wash the kitchen utensils.

Coffee from soot

In the event that you are going to clean the burnt pan as a result of the milk that has escaped, it is best to use coffee grounds - generously apply the grounds to the bottom and leave them in this position for about 1 hour. Residual dirt is easily removed with an ordinary foam sponge.

Carbonated drinks - a modern way to clean

As it turns out, drinks like Coca-Cola or Sprite will help you get rid of soot. Some housewives use this tool in order to clean the kettle, silver jewelry, as well as enameled pots. In this case, you do not even have to boil anything, of course, if the product is not completely burned.

Pour the drink into the container, leave it there for 1 hour.

Freeze dishes

If the bottom is not very burnt, put the dishes in the freezer for about 1 hour, wash the product thoroughly in cool water.

Soapy soda solution

If the dirt is old, then use a soap-soda solution - pour it into the pan, soak for 30-40 minutes, boil the liquid for 10-15 minutes. After this, the burnout can be eliminated with an ordinary sponge.

Strong mixture - for complex deposits

Often jam is cooked in an enameled pan. Every mother and grandmother knows that if the jam burns, it will be incredibly difficult to remove carbon deposits. But fortunately, we know how to clean a badly burned enamel pan. Let's consider what you need to prepare a potent solution:

• 40-50 g of citric acid;
• 40-50 g of soda;
• 0.1 L of “White”;
• 0.3 l of running water.

Important! Thoroughly mix all the ingredients, pour the solution into the pan, and then boil for at least 40-50 minutes. When the liquid has cooled, there will not be a trace of carbon deposits on the surface of the bottom of your pan.

If the pollution is very old and complex?

If you need to clean the pots from soot, if it is very thick and old, then use the following tool:

• silicate glue - 50 g;
• 2 liters of water;
• soda ash - 1 tbsp. l .;
• 72% laundry soap.

Prepare the mixture, pour it into the pan, boil it.

Important! To remove a dark stain on the surface of the walls of aluminum utensils, use a soap solution by adding a few drops of ammonia.

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Aluminum pan. How to clean from carbon deposits?

• You can use citric acid, pour 1 bag of acid in a container, pour so much water that the liquid completely covers the traces of soot, boil the contents. To increase efficiency, cover the pan with a lid. When the water in the pan cools down, walk along the bottom with a soft sponge.
• You can use peel from sour apples. Just pour them into the pan, pour a small amount of water, boil, rinse under running water and wipe with a napkin or towel until the original shine returns.
• In the event that the burn is small, you can take the peel of the potato. And our mothers and grandmothers used rhubarb for such purposes - he not only eliminated carbon deposits, but also restored the original shine on an aluminum pan.
• You can also try to pour ordinary tooth powder on the wet bottom of the dishes and leave it for 2-3 hours. Burnt food softens, and removing its residues is quite simple with a soapy solution and a sponge.
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All these tools have been tested by more than one generation, so there is no doubt in their effectiveness.