Cleaning Burned Oil Pots

Burnt oil can leave a black, scorched film on the bottom of a pot.

When oil burns inside pots and pans, it leaves a thin, black film that can stain the bottom of the pan. The oil stain is difficult to remove, requires lots of strong scrubbing and may require several cleaning treatments to remove most or all of the stain. For best results, clean an oil stain in a pot as soon as it happens. The longer it sits in the bottom of the pot, the harder removal will prove to be.

Things You'll Need

• Baking soda
• Liquid dishwashing soap

Instructions

Baking Soda

1. Fill the pot 1/4 of the way with water. Add 5 tbsps. of baking soda. Boil the water.

2. Turn off the stove. Allow the mixture to work into the burned oil for at least a couple hours.

3. Dump the water out in the sink. Use a sponge and liquid dishwashing soap to wipe away the burned oil and clean the pot. Repeat as needed to remove any remaining residue.

Liquid Dishwashing Soap

1. Fill the pot with very hot water. Add 1 tsps of dishwashing detergent to the water. Allow the mixture to soak in the pan for an hour.

2. Dump the water out in a sink. Use a hard-bristled brush to remove the burned oil. Repeat the steps until all residue is removed.

3. Wash the pot as normal and allow it to air dry.

Tips & Warnings

• Restore the shine with a cleaning powder such as Bar Keepers Friend or Bon Ami.

References

• LifeTips: Cleaning Cookware Tips
• Readers Digest: Baking Soda