You’ve probably left a pan on the stove a little longer than necessary and noticed annoying stains appearing. Constant use of pots and pans exposes them to the risk of stains that can be difficult to remove.
Some dish soaps can actually make the problem worse. Furthermore, excessive scrubbing to remove stains can likely result in permanent damage to your pan.

Fortunately, there are natural tricks for removing even the most stubborn stains from pots and pans, even burnt stains.

1. Detergent
This little-known trick is incredibly effective for restoring pans that are heavily caked on and won’t come off.

Pour a teaspoon of detergent directly onto the grease, without adding water.

Sprinkle a little fine salt over the detergent, covering the entire surface. Then use a dry sponge to effortlessly remove all the grease. Finally, rinse with plenty of water.

2. Baking Soda

If salt is great for removing grease, baking soda is even better. This remedy can be used both to remove grease and to restore burnt pans.

Mix two parts baking soda with one part rubbing alcohol until smooth.

Then rub the solution onto the burned area of ​​the pan using a sponge, then rinse and dry thoroughly to avoid stains.

3. Hand Soap
If the grease is very caked on, you can try removing it with hand soap. Place the pan or pot on the stove for a few seconds, then remove it.

Carefully pour hand soap onto the grease stains, then scrub vigorously with a steel sponge. This process should be repeated several times. If the pan is non-stick, replace the steel sponge with a regular sponge.

Now that you know how to salvage burnt pots and pans and remove caked-on grease, you’ll think twice before throwing them away.