How to Clean Burnt Pots & Scorched Pans

Image credit: Joe Lingeman by SARAH STARKEY

You can put away your rubber gloves and rest your weary arms. I have found a solution that is chemical-free, cuts scrubbing time in half and lets you keep your pan. Image credit: Joe Lingeman

Materials:

A scouring pad A burnt stainless steel pan 1 cup of water 2 tablespoons of baking soda 1 cup of white vinegar Image credit: Joe Lingeman

Step 1

Image Credit: Apartment Therapy Video Fill the bottom of the burnt pan with a thin layer of water.

Step 2

Image Credit: Apartment Therapy Video Add a cup of white vinegar and bring it to a boil. Remove from heat.

Step 3

Image Credit: Apartment Therapy Video Add 2 teaspoons of baking soda to the water in the pan.

Step 4

Image Credit: Apartment Therapy Video Scrub the pan with a scouring pad. If needed, add more baking soda and a little water to form a paste.

Step 5

Image Credit: Apartment Therapy Video Let the pan sit before rinsing.