How do you clean a burnt pan with bicarbonate of soda?

BURNT POTS and pans can be an unwelcome sight after cooking, but there are some simple ways to shift the burnt on grime. Here are the three easy methods you need to know.

By Georgina Laud

15:12, Tue, May 25, 2021 | UPDATED: 15:12, Tue, May 25, 2021

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Burnt pots and pans can be a chore to clean, with endless soaking in the hopes of removing the burnt on grime easier. While there are several methods for helping to shift burnt on food, among the best is using baking soda. So read on for three easy methods for cleaning burnt pots and pans.

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Method One

Baking soda, white vinegar and water

Arm and Hammer suggest this method for more heavy-duty cleaning.

All you need to do is add white vinegar to baking soda and let kitchen chemistry help break down burnt food on your scorched pan.

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Remove as much food and debris from the pan as possible.

Add enough white vinegar to cover the bottom of the pan with at least ½ inch of liquid.

Boil the vinegar in the pan and let simmer for a few minutes.

Remove from heat and add one cup baking soda.

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This will cause a fizzing reaction, so it may be better to do this in the sink.

Set the pot aside and wait until all the fizzing and bubbling dies down.

Pour out the liquid and scrub the pan with a nylon scrub brush or scouring sponge, adding more baking soda as necessary.

Rinse clean and dry.

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Method Two

Baking soda and aluminium foil

Sprinkle the burnt area with two to three tablespoons of baking soda.

Then add a bit of water to make a paste.

Crumple up some aluminium foil and begin scrubbing it all around until all food bits and stained areas are clean.

Then rinse the pan with warm soapy water.

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Method Three

Baking soda and water

If you have a scorched pan with burnt food, you can use baking soda and water to get the job done.

Arm and Hammer suggest removing as much food and debris from the pan as possible.

Make a paste of three parts baking soda to one part water, making sure to have enough to cover the scorched portion of the pan.

For a full pot bottom, try one cup baking soda and one third of a cup water.

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Liberally apply the paste to the burnt pan, making it thick enough to coat fully.

You can also cover the bottom of the pan with a thin layer of warm water, then add enough baking soda to create a paste.

Let the mixture sit for a few hours or overnight, then add more baking soda and scrub with a nylon brush or scouring sponge.

If you don’t want to wait, add another quarter to half cup water to thin the paste then put the pan on the stove and let it come to a boil.

Remove it from the heat quickly – so as not to let it burn again. Let the pan cool and wipe or scrub to remove the scorched bits.

You can also use baking soda in this way to wash pots and pans regularly and help prevent scorched stains or burnt-on residue.

How do you clean a badly burnt saucepan?

Cleaning a pan with baking soda & vinegar.
Add water and vinegar to your pan in equal measure..
Bring the mixture to a boil..
Throw in 2 heaped tablespoons of baking soda and watch it fizz up..
Repeat if needed, adding water and baking soda and mixing to a paste; let it sit for 10 minutes..
Wash your pan with dish soap as usual..

How do you clean a pan with bicarbonate of soda?

To remove stains from inside pans, including non-stick, put three tablespoons of washing soda or bicarbonate of soda into the pan, fill with water and boil. Leave to soak for a couple of hours. For stains on exterior surfaces of a pan, sprinkle bicarbonate of soda generously and dampen by spraying with water.

How do you clean a burnt pan with baking soda and vinegar?

Method 1: Water, Vinegar, and Baking Soda The method: Add 1 cup water and 1 cup vinegar to the pan and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat, add 2 tablespoons of baking soda. Discard liquid and wash pot with a scouring pad.

Can baking soda damage pans?

The extensive use of baking soda on aluminum pots and pans will cause them to oxidize, meaning that they will begin to change color. If you absolutely insist on using baking soda to clean your aluminum cookware, be sure to rinse thoroughly immediately after applying to prevent any discoloration.