Don’t you just hate it when your non-stick pan starts to accumulate baked-on grease?
It can be really tough to clean, and it’s not very pretty either.
In this blog post, we will discuss a few methods that you can use to clean baked-on grease from your non-stick pans.
We will also talk about the best way to prevent this from happening in the first place. So read on for some helpful tips!
How to Clean Baked on Grease From Non-stick Pans?
If you have a pan that is starting to accumulate baked-on grease, there are a few things that you can do to clean it. We’ll go from mild to hard methods so that you don’t need to stretch out your arm too much.
Using Simple Soap and Non-abrasive Sponge
This is the easiest and most gentle method that you can use. All you need is some simple soap and a non-abrasive sponge.
Wet the sponge with warm water and add a little bit of soap to it. Gently scrub the affected areas in a circular motion until the grease comes off.
You may need to do this a few times if the grease is really stubborn. But be patient and don’t scrub too hard, or you might damage the non-stick coating on your pan.
Using Baking Soda Paste
If soap and water don’t do the trick, you can try using a baking soda paste. This is a little bit more abrasive but it will definitely get rid of that baked-on grease.
To make the paste, mix equal parts baking soda and water in a bowl. Apply it to the affected areas and scrub with a non-abrasive sponge. Rinse with warm water and dry your pan.
If you see the grease is coming out but not completely, repeat the process again. This time, keep the baking soda paste on the surface for a while so that it can loosen up the unwanted substance from the pan.
Using Vinegar Solution
Another thing that you can use to clean baked-on grease is vinegar. It’s a great natural cleaner and it’s very effective at removing grease.
To use this method, mix one part vinegar with two parts water in a bowl. Apply it to the affected areas and let it sit for a few minutes.
Then scrub with a non-abrasive sponge and rinse with warm water. Dry your pan as usual.
You can also use vinegar to clean your non-stick pan on a regular basis. This will help to prevent the build-up of baked-on grease.
Using Baking Soda and Salt
If you’re dealing with really tough grease, you can try using a baking soda and salt paste. This is a more abrasive method, so use it with caution.
To make the paste, mix equal parts baking soda, salt, and water in a bowl. Apply it to the affected areas and scrub with a non-abrasive sponge. Rinse with warm water and dry your pan as usual.
You may need to repeat this process a few times if the grease is really stubborn. But be patient and don’t scrub too hard, or you might damage the non-stick coating on your pan.
How to Clean Burnt Non-Stick Pan?
If you’re like me, you’ve probably burned a non-stick pan at least once in your life.
And if you’re also like me, you probably spent hours trying to scrub the burnt food off of the pan. But don’t worry, there’s an easy way to clean a burnt non-stick pan!
Submerge the Pan in the Water
The first step is to fill your sink with hot water and submerge the pan. Let it soak for about 30 minutes to loosen the burnt food.
You may need to add more hot water to keep the pan submerged.
If you can’t manage using hot water, regular room temperature water would do the job as well. But it will take more time to loosen up the burnt substances from the cooking surface.
Fill the Pan with Detergent Mixed Water
After the pan has soaked for about half an hour, fill it with a mixture of hot water and dish detergent. Let it sit for about 30 more minutes to allow the detergent to work its magic.
At this point, you should see some of the burnt foods coming out of the surface on its own and mixing with the detergent water.
Scrub the Pan
After that, discard the detergent water as it won’t be a pleasant experience to scrub with burnt foods hovering over the water.
Apply a fresh coat of liquid detergent and use a non-abrasive scrubber to remove the burnt food. You may need to put some elbow grease into it, but the burnt food should come off relatively easily.
Rinse and Dry
Once you’ve removed all the burnt food, rinse the pan with hot water and dry it with a clean towel. And that’s it! Your pan will be as good as new.
On some occasions, the process may not result in a satisfactory outcome. In such cases, we recommend following the steps outlined above where we discussed the process to remove baked-on grease from cookware.
Depending on the burn condition, it should come clean after some rigorous cleaning process.
How to Prevent Baked-on Grease Accumulating on Non-stick Pan?
The best way to prevent baked-on grease is to clean your pan regularly after cooking. Even if you don’t see any grease, it’s always a good idea to give your pan a quick wash.
If you do see some grease starting to build up, make sure to clean it right away. The longer you wait, the harder it will be to remove.
It’s a good idea to occasionally deep clean your non-stick pan. This will help to remove any build-up of grease and keep your pan in good condition.
There are a few different methods that you can use to deep clean your pan. You can either soak it in a sink full of hot water and dish soap, or you can use a baking soda paste.
Once you’ve cleaned your pan, make sure to dry it thoroughly before storing it away.
If baking soda isn’t available, use a lemon.
Lemons are a great natural cleaner and they’re very effective at removing grease. Just cut a lemon in half and rub it over the affected areas. Rinse with warm water and dry your pan as usual.
You can also use vinegar to clean your non-stick pan on a regular basis. This will help to prevent the build-up of baked-on grease.
Just mix one part vinegar with four parts water in a bowl. Apply it to the affected areas and let it sit for a few minutes. Then scrub with a non-abrasive sponge and rinse with warm water. Dry your pan as usual.
You can do this once a week or so to keep your pan clean and free of grease build-up.
Apart from grease build up, the cleaning habit will keep your family healthy and extend the lifespan of your cookware significantly.
Conclusion
Now that you know how to clean baked-on grease from non-stick pans, you can keep your pan in good condition and prevent the build-up of unwanted substances.
Just be patient and don’t scrub too hard, or you might damage the non-stick coating on your pan.
Try one of the methods above and see which one works best for you. And don’t forget to deep clean your pan on a regular basis! Thanks for reading.
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