I was cooking/steaming some string beans and somehow the pot got all burnt on the inside. How can I get the gross brown burnt-ness off?
2007-07-03 00:06:10 · 15 answers · asked by Knee 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
Use one of those metal scouring pads. They are excellent for getting anything burnt off, including cheese. Not sos pads the real course heavy ones.It will leave some scratches but it does not harm the pan . It would harm teflon coating, but then the beans would not be stuck in the first place.
2007-07-03 00:12:42 · answer #1 · answered by debk 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
This might take a bit of elbow grease. You will want to scrape off (with a hard plastic scraper) as much as you possibly can get off. Then, do a "scientific soak", aka, put some dishsoap (Dawn for me) in the pan with hot water and let it soak - about 8 hours or overnight.
Try scrubbing the bottom then with a plastic scrubber pad and see if you can get the rest of the burned stuff off.
If not, try the old scientific soak again, but this time put the pan with the soapy water back on the range and let it come to a boil. (Sometimes the boiling action breaks loose some of the particles that get stuck fast to the bottom).
When you've finished with the two soaks, put some "Barkeepers Friend" in the bottom of the pot and start cleaning/polishing with it. (It's just about the best thing since sliced bread for stainless steel!)
Good luck. May the force of the elbow be with you!
btw - DO NOT use a metal scrubber on your good stainless!
2007-07-10 18:53:41 · answer #2 · answered by granniegrump 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, oh, you have burnt your pot. I guess the only way to clean it is to attack it with a stainless steel scouring pad and hot water or for very stubborn areas apply oven cleaner, and allow it to sit for several hours before scrubbing again. Hope the pot will be as effective as before after that.
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2007-07-10 15:47:04 · answer #3 · answered by Young Uncle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet is "Bar-Keeper's Friend." Soak the pot today in hot water and soap, then when you come home, fill it again. Don't use a metal scouring pad as you can damage the metal of your pot (use the plastic equivilent). Scrub Scrub Scrub! It's going to take some serious elbow grease, however it's cheaper than buying a new pot!
2007-07-03 00:12:36 · answer #4 · answered by ObscureB 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Make a thick paste of bicarbonate powder, cover the inside of the pot with it and let stand over night and wash the usual way the next day. It should be right as rain then.
2007-07-10 17:59:02 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
scrape the burnt rice out as best you can with a tough wooden or plastic spoon. Pour in some dry cooking wine and simmer for about 10 mins. Usually works on my pans
2016-05-17 06:44:19 · answer #6 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just put a couple of inches of water in the pot & put it on the stove on medium heat. Once the water starts to get hot, just scrape the mess off, it will come off easily, then you can stick it in the dishwasher or wash it with a sponge. =)
2007-07-03 01:41:24 · answer #7 · answered by 1lmichele 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i know that cutting up rhubarb into small sticks and boiling them can very effectively remove stains and stuff from the inside of pots, give it a go, if that doesnt work then try giving it a good scrubbing straight after boiling the rhubarb!
good luck!
2007-07-03 00:12:02 · answer #8 · answered by mythbusters 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Go to your local hardware and buy a bottle of mutriatic acid (I think I've spelt it right) and mix half water and half acid pour it into your pot and let it stand for two or three hours until you see its clean. Caution! don't spill it on yourself or your possessions as it burns! If you do dilute with water immediately! It's also good for rusty spanners. Have a good day.
2007-07-03 00:14:56 · answer #9 · answered by wheeliebin 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I agree with the white vinegar, which can be bought very easily, but I would use a solution of one part vinegar to two parts water.
2007-07-03 00:41:06 · answer #10 · answered by Letty 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋