How to easily and completely get rid of carbon deposits in a frying pan

For every housewife, order in the house is important. Especially you need to keep an eye on the kitchen, where the whole family eats. But sometimes there are difficulties with cleaning old stains on dishes and stubborn deposits in pans and pots. In some cases, it can be difficult to wash dishes with standard cleaning agents, so you have to resort to the advice of experienced housewives and use traditional methods.

Fortunately, there are various ways you can clean your dishes with the available cleaning products. In our article, we will tell you about some of the methods for removing old carbon deposits from pans using simple tools that are available in every home. If you encounter this problem, read the information provided and choose what is right for you.

Cleaning old carbon deposits from the outside

Most often, carbon deposits appear precisely on the outer surface of the pans due to constant contact with open fire. In this case, quite aggressive chemicals can be used, since the outer surface does not come into contact with food during cooking. This is the undoubted advantage. However, the outside of the pan has a convex shape, which creates inconvenience during processing. In this case, it is impossible to leave the cleaning agents for a long time, they will quickly rinse off the surface.

Purchased chemicals are usually expensive and may not always produce the desired results. If you want to save money and clean your dishes safely, try the folk methods. The most effective methods for cleaning pans are presented below.

Important! When washing dishes with chemicals, you should follow safety precautions, use rubber gloves, a mask for respiratory protection, and also ventilate the area well.

Laundry soap and glue method

For this option, you will need a piece of ordinary laundry soap and PVA glue.

1. Pour water into a metal bucket or basin and add one tube of glue (100-150 ml)
2. Add a glass of baking soda, turn on the gas to heat the solution.
3. Using a grater or knife, grind half a bar of laundry soap and pour into the water.
4. Wait for the solution to boil, place a frying pan in a bucket and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Rinse cooled dishes with a sponge under running water.

Important! Cast iron can be washed by additionally using a steel wool.

Open flame

This method involves baking the surface over an open fire without adding oil or cleaning agents. Place the cookware on the stove and wait 10 minutes. After that, sharply immerse it in cold water and brush the carbon deposits with a brush. Depending on the type of coating, coarse or soft bristles can be used to remove burnt-on dirt.

Cleaning from the inside

When cleaning the inside, take into account the material from which the pan is made. Also, do not forget that it is inside that food will be prepared, therefore, the use of toxic agents is not recommended. When working with non-stick and aluminum coatings, do not use abrasive materials. All this must be remembered when washing and select gentle cleaning methods, which include those described below.

With baking soda and vinegar

A universal cleaning method is the use of baking soda and vinegar. It is quite simple and does not require special tools, while you can work without gloves if you carefully perform all the manipulations.

1. Pour 1-2 cups of plain water and 1 cup of vinegar into the skillet. More water may be required depending on the depth of the pan.
2. Heat the contents and wait for the resulting solution to boil.
3. Remove the dishes from the stove and pour 2 tablespoons of baking soda inside - the solution should actively hiss.
4. Drain the solution, rinse the surface under running water using a regular sponge.

Boil in baking soda solution

If you have a lot of pans, you can boil them with baking soda in a large metal bowl, tub, or bucket. To do this, you need to do the following:

1. Pour water into a container and add baking soda, while observing the ratio: half a glass of soda for one liter of water.
2. Place all soiled cutlery in a container.
3. Put it on gas and wait for a boil, boil all the dishes for 5 minutes.
4. Gently remove the devices and rinse under running water with a regular sponge.

Important! This method is not suitable for pans with very thin walls, as they can deform.

How can you not clean the pan from carbon deposits?

The above methods will perfectly help to solve the problem with ingrained oily deposits, carbon deposits and even spots. By using the cleaning ingredients according to the instructions, you will achieve the desired result. However, there are some limitations that you should pay attention to:

• If there are plastic parts on the dishes, do not expose them to open fire and high temperatures for a long time, as this can lead to their melting.
• It is not recommended to use highly toxic substances that can settle on the surface of the dishes, this will have a bad effect on food in the future.
• If the pan has a non-stick coating or is made of aluminum, it is not recommended to use hard brushes or metal sponges.