Best Ways to Clean Pots and Pans! {31 Genius Tricks}

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Make cleaning your pots and pans easier when you use these easy ways to clean pots and pans!

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Ways to Clean Pots and Pans

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How to Clean Stainless Steel Pots and Pans:

I absolutely love cooking with healthy stainless steel cookware, and if you follow a few simple rules, it’s so easy to take care of! Here are my 5 favorite gentle cleaning tips:

Avoid the dishwasher and just hand wash your cookware
Skip the harsh, abrasive cleaners and stick to using hot, soapy water
Always use a soft sponge to prevent scratches
Dry immediately after washing to prevent water spots
Fix rainbow-like discoloration on the inside with a splash of white vinegar, then rinse with water and dry. So EASY!

How to Clean Other Types of Pots and Pans:

Kara said: “Baking soda and vinegar!!!!”

Stephanie said: “Heat up the pan with some vinegar in it, it will come clean.”

Samantha said: “Warm vinegar in the pan, set the pan in the sink & add baking soda. Let it sit for a couple hours. Right before cleaning add more baking soda and use elbow grease…”

Jamie said: “Bring to a boil a mixture of dish soap and water.”

Dee said: “Put soapy water in it and let it boil. The food should lift right off. But if you have a burnt non stick pan, that probably isn’t very good for you.”

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Susan said: “Sprinkle dishwasher detergent in the bottom of the pan. Cover with HOT water and let stand overnight. It should clean easily after that.”

Mary said: “I use the dishwasher soap (not liquid, but powder), or the tabs. Put it in the pan, add boiling water and soak, will wipe off like nothing!!”

Vicki said: “Put an inch of water in with a squirt of dishsoap & put it on a burner. Bring it to a boil & stir it with a wooden spoon just like you’re doing a “reduction”. Anything crispy cooks off.”

Tanya said: “Dish soap with real lemon squeezed into it and water in the pan. Place on a heated stove burner and voila!”

Stephanie said: “My mom says to soak a dryer sheet in it overnight...”

Chris said: “Fill with warm water then put a fabric softener sheet in and let sit a couple hours.”

Patty said: “Dryer sheet overnight… really works, I do it all the time. Or sprinkle baking soda liberally, then pour a little vinegar on it. It will ‘fiz’ like crazy. Let it set for a bit after the ‘fiz’ stops.”

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James said: “Baking soda and water will make a paste. Leave overnight to soak, then rinse and re apply if necessary.”

Debbi said: “Boil water with 1 teaspoon baking soda for 5 minutes.”

Carolyn said: “Baking soda and toothbrush, or a baby bottle cleaning brush.”

Theresa said: “I’ve heard and read… ammonia… put the pans in a heavy duty garbage bag, add ammonia, then let it sit over night. Stains come right off.”

Sarah said: “Liquid Bar Keepers Friend.”

Kristen said: “Stainless steel? Bar keeper’s friend is great at getting that off. I only use stainless steel and iron skillets and Bar Keeper is the only thing that gets my stainless really clean. Foil balls also help scrape it off too.”

Nancy said: “Mr Clean Sponge”

Jamie said: “Magic Eraser!”

Magic Eraser

Heather said: “I use hydrogen peroxide to soak it for a bit. It will come right off.”

Sarah said: “Soak overnight with hot, soapy water and use a 3M Scrubby if needed.”

Carolyn said: “Ice and salt and brillo.”

Lynn said: “Easy off Oven Cleaner”

Amy said: “My grandma always taught me to soak in cold water. Works like a charm.”

and finally Tippi said: “My first go to is to boil water in it to loosen things, then scrub. After that I just toss it.”

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