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

May 21, 2015 By Heidi 1 Comment

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

Best Ways to Clean Pots and Pans

Would you love to find some helpful tips to make cleaning pots and pans easier??

Then… your gonna need check out these Ways to Clean Pots and Pans!

Check out these helpful tips and tricks

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:

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

How to Clean Pots and Pans

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.”

DIY Foaming Dish Soap

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.”

Save Money on Laundry With This Easy Trick

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.”

Then… check out more fun Cleaning Tips and Tricks below…

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Best Way to Clean a Blender

Cleaning your blender is about to get a whole lot easier with this easy tip!

How to Clean a Blender

Homemade Granite Cleaner Recipe

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How To Make Foaming Dish Soap

This foaming dish soap hack is seriously one of the easiest ways to save money on dish soap!

Fruit and Veggie Wash

This simple trick will help you get those fruits and veggies squeaky clean!  I do this to ALL of the produce I bring home from the grocery store.

DIY Foaming Hand Soap Recipe

This foaming hand soap is used at every sink in my home.  This trick will save you so much money, and make your soap last SO much longer!

Easy Drain Cleaner Trick

Is your kitchen sink backing up?  We’ve had some monster clogs at your home, but this drain cleaner works like a charm!

How to Keep Your Garbage Disposal Smelling Fresh

Need a simple trick for How to Keep Your Garbage Disposal Smelling Fresh?  Check out these creative tips…

How to Keep Your Garbage Disposal Smelling Fresh

Learn How to Fix a Hard-to-Turn Faucet

Is your bathroom faucet hard to turn?  Before you call a plumber, try this trick from a Handyman!

How to Fix a Hard to Turn Faucet

32 Ways to Use Baking Soda {Creative Tips and Tricks}

Load up on some seriously creative Baking Soda tips and tricks with these epic Ways to Use Baking Soda!

Ways to Use Baking Soda

46 Ways to Use Vinegar You Never Thought of!

Get ready for a BIGGER list of Vinegar hacks than you ever dreamed was possible!

Fruit and Veggie Wash with Vinegar Spray and Soak

50+ Homemade Cleaners and Tips

Get ready for some serious savings with these simple DIY Homemade Cleaners Recipes and Tips!

101+ Genius Kitchen Tips and Tricks to Save Time and Effort!

Make your time in the kitchen a little easier when you start using these clever cooking tips and tricks.

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  1. Suzi Fuller says

    August 16, 2017 at 9:58 am

    My problem with pots and pans isn’t stuck on food but rather scratches and hard water. Isn’t tooth paste supposed to work for a shiny bottom?

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