How to Clean a Very Dirty Frying Pan Without Extra Effort

There are many different tips on this topic on the Internet, some of them are quite effective, others make you smile with their naivety. But all methods require long-term cooking of dishes in a large container - the kitchen is filled with a very unpleasant smell that can spread throughout all rooms. We offer a very simple and “clean” method for cleaning the dirty surface of old frying pans.

What to prepare

You need to have about 250 grams. baking soda, 30 gr. citric acid and 150 gr. silicate office glue. The amount of ingredients cannot be reduced; such actions have a negative impact on the final result.

Cleaning technology

Take a clean enamel pan with a capacity of about 10 liters, fill 2/3 with hot water and add baking soda. The mass of soda is approximately 180 grams; you can use ordinary tea cups for measuring.

Add silicate glue to the water in small portions, while constantly stirring the liquid with a wooden spoon. Stir until the ingredients are completely dissolved.

Lower the dirty frying pan into the container and position it so that the entire surface is covered with the prepared mixture. If there is not enough liquid, then add water, add more soda and glue if desired.

Place the container on the fire and bring to a boil. You can boil for five minutes, the longer the better. The prepared product begins to work immediately after contact with the dirty surface of the pan, but cleaning still requires effort.

Remove the pan from the stove and add a 30 gram package of citric acid, again mix the liquid thoroughly.

Let the pan soak in the pan overnight. Make sure that children do not get to it; the prepared liquid can cause severe chemical burns to children’s delicate skin.

Remove the frying pan from the container and use a metal brush, scraper or other hard device to remove dirt, and prepare to repeat the process. You won't be able to achieve the desired result the first time.


Place the pan in the sink under running water and finish the cleaning process. Work with a wire brush and continually add baking soda.

Conclusion

The fewer years of contamination, the easier it is to clean. A universal tip is to wash dishes regularly. And it’s more pleasant to cook in it, and there’s no need to clean it in different compositions, and your friends will see what a good housewife you are.

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