I add about 1/8 to 1/4 inch of water, and simmer or boil on the stove for a few minutes, until the bits are soft, then scrap with a plastic pancake turner. Drain everything out, let the pot or pan cool, then wash as usual.
Soaking in hot water with a little dish soap & Calgon water softner works every time for me. Soak for an hour or all night. Works great for soaking the oven drip trays, etc. I add Calgon water softener to the dishwasher & washing machine too, I wouldn't be without it. I never need anything else.
Powdered dishwasher detergent and water - make a thick paste with detergent and water,cover stained area, and let pot sit overnight, then scrub. Or fill pot with water a little above the stained part, stir in 1/2 cup detergent powder, bring to a boil and simmer 10-15 minites. Burnt on food will float to the top and/or scrape off easily. You can buy the detergent at the dollar store for this if you don't have a dishwasher. Brand El Cheapo works as well as the more expensive brands, but it must be powder, not gel.
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Tip: Cleaning Stuck Food off Cookware (11/02/2009)
Clean stuck-on food from cookware by soaking it in baking soda and water for 10 minutes. After soaking, wash as normal. Baking soda can also be used as a scouring powder on the cookware.
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Clean stuck-on food from cookware by soaking it in baking soda and water for 10 minutes. After soaking, wash as normal. Baking soda can also be used as a scouring powder on the cookware.
By Lisa Trudeau
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RE: Cleaning Stuck Food off Cookware
Baking soda is great for cleaning lots of stuff. I use it for getting coffee and tea stains out of cups, coffeemakers, etc. It's also good for cleaning / polishing brass and other metals, bread stones...just about anything that you don't want to risk scratching (as you might with Comet or steel wool). (09/06/2004)
