Other Cleaning Methods for Stuck-on Food
While the methods from the pros above should take care of most stuck-on messes, there are a couple of other home remedies that may help as well.
Ketchup
One surprising but effective kitchen hack that can help you get stuck on food off of pans is to pull out your ketchup. This might sound surprising, but vinegar is an essential ingredient to the beloved condiment. Vinegar is made up of acetic acid, which can break up messes like burnt food residue. Plus, most kitchens almost always have ketchup on hand, so you don’t need to worry about keeping a special product in stock. Simply slather ketchup over the stuck area, let it sit for about 30 minutes, and wipe it off before washing. For more specific information on how to use ketchup to clean your pans, check out our full article here. Spoiler alert: it works.
Baking Soda and Vinegar
If you are in search of a good dish-soaking method, try this home remedy to get rid of stubborn food residue and keep your pan in top shape. All this method calls for is baking soda, white vinegar, and lukewarm water. Plus, it is an easy way to avoid putting a lot of elbow grease into your dishwashing: All you need to do is let the dish soak for a while, and cleaning your pan will be a breeze.
