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So I have a crust of rock-hard black goop stuck to the bottom of the pot. I've soaked it and gotten quite a bit off with boiling and scrubbing but it's stubborn stuff!
There are tons of tips online. Anybody have luck with any relatively painless methods (that don't involve scrubbing my knuckles raw)? I'm going grocery shopping and plan to pick up some white vinegar. Any other ideas?
Pour a little water in the bottom of the pot. Then dump in enough baking soda to make a thick paste. Let it dry overnight. In the morning, the scorched areas will peel off when you wash the pot. If not, repeat. It rarely takes more than 2 tries.
Soda crystals sold at the section of house cleaning items place those with water in pan bring to a boil. Burnt crust should loosen up. Repeat if needed for a second time. Steel wool or scotch brite to scrub. Only use soda crystals on real stainless steel never use it on aluminium pans.
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I'm simmering it with vinegar right now (a common tip) and if that doesn't work, I'll do the dryer sheet thing overnight. And if THAT doesn't work...on to baking soda or soda crystals.
I should add that the FIRST thing I did was give the pot to my Labrador, who is highly skilled at assimilating every nano-particle of food-like substance from anything. He did a masterful job at removing much of the black goop but alas, was unable to completely clean the pot.
I will report back on what works, in the interest of science.
after reading some home quick tips(many years ago) in cleaning a burnt pan, i tried one of their tips,,they said pour rubbing alcohol on the cookie sheet and heat to 375 degrees,,,5 minutes later the door blew right off the stove!!
if all else fails,,,place the pan in your freezer for two hours, then scrape the bottom with a wire brush or old knife..heat the knife blade first
after reading some home quick tips(many years ago) in cleaning a burnt pan, i tried one of their tips,,they said pour rubbing alcohol on the cookie sheet and heat to 375 degrees,,,5 minutes later the door blew right off the stove!!
if all else fails,,,place the pan in your freezer for two hours, then scrape the bottom with a wire brush or old knife..heat the knife blade first
Yikes!
So far, vinegar for the win. I've been simmering vinegar in the pot for the last 30 minutes and the black goop is really softening up. I can scrape it up easily with a spatula. It's cooling down now and hopefully I'll be able to scour the pot clean with a scrubbie.
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He did a masterful job at removing much of the black goop but alas, was unable to completely clean the pot.
