Let’s face it. We have all experienced the pain of a burning a frying pan at least once. Scrubbing and scrubbing those pans always yields no end result and just leaves you extremely tired. Well, I have good news for you! Thanks to a recent experiment of mine, you can rest your exhausted arms and put away your rubber gloves. This solution is chemical-free, cuts scrubbing time in half, and you end up with a brand new pan.

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There are a few things you will need in order to get that scorched pan clean.

  • [*=left]1 cup vinegar
    [*=left]2 tablespoons of baking soda
    [*=left]1 cup water (more or less depending on the size of your pan)
    [*=left]Your burnt pan, of course
    [*=left]a scourer


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Once you have all of these materials within reach, you can begin the cleaning process.

1. Fill the bottom of the pan with a layer of water.

2. Add the vinegar.

3. Bring the pan to boil.

4. Remove the pan from the heat and add the baking soda. It should start to fizz.

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5. Empty the pan and scour as normal. If needed, add an extra bit of baking soda.

6. If there are any stubborn marks that do not come off with scouring, make a paste of baking soda and a few drops of water. Leave the paste on the marks for a few minutes. Then, return to the pan and clean as normal.

Congratulations! Now you can rest, relax and enjoy the many hours you saved yourself from standing over the sink.

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