One of the most difficult and frequent tasks during kitchen cleaning is to effectively remove the dirt that accumulates on our utensils. Especially pans that accumulate much more grease than others. No matter how much you rub them, they have that annoying tendency to get dirty and greasy quickly, which makes them look sticky and unpleasant to the touch.
Of course, simply scrubbing with soap and water will never have the cleaning effect we are looking for. To make your life easier, here is a homemade trick that will allow you to thoroughly clean your pans and leave them like new. To do this, you will only need 2 products that you probably already have at home.
These are baking soda and vinegar. By mixing them together and following these small steps, you can permanently remove grease and odors from your pan.
Put the baking soda in the base of the pan and cover it completely. Then pour some vinegar on top. Let the mixture sit for about twenty minutes. Next, take an aluminum scouring pad and scrub the entire surface in circular motions. Be meticulous, it is best to take your time to get a good result.
Once you’ve scrubbed thoroughly, simply rinse with water. You will see that the base of your pan is shiny and free of grease or dirt.
Once the base of the pan is clean, move to the surface. To clean this area we will also use a common and very economical product in all homes: salt.
Indeed, with salt you will not only get a clean pan, but you will also reinforce its non-stick properties.
Put the pan on the heat and when it is hot, add three large spoons of salt and wait three minutes. The salt will turn brown. Then remove the pan from the stove and let it cool. When it has cooled completely, wipe away any residue with a dry cloth.
In addition to cleaning them from time to time, there is another trick to keep your pans in good condition for longer. Just avoid pouring cold water when they are still hot. This small and simple gesture will make all the difference.