LifestyleEco-friendly kitchen hack: Ketchup cleans burned pots easily

Eco‑friendly kitchen hack: Ketchup cleans burned pots easily

How to clean burnt pots?
How to clean burnt pots?
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Katarzyna Pawlicka

22 May 2024 12:51

Restoring heavily soiled and burnt kitchen appliances to their ideal state is challenging. Even expensive, specialized detergents often do not bring the desired results. However, there is a simple and effective way to make this task easier.

Pots are among the hardest kitchen utensils to keep clean. Everyday use increases the risk of accidental burning, and it only takes a moment of inattention to burn a pot or pan.

Removing burns can be complicated and time-consuming, and in the worst-case scenario, such a utensil seems fit only to be thrown away. But is that the case? We present a simple home remedy that will help clean even the most contaminated appliances, restoring their shine and store-bought look.

A simple and eco-friendly way. Reach into the fridge

Although specialized cleaning products can be expensive, they do not always bring the expected results. Moreover, more and more people are opting for a more eco-friendly approach to household cleaning, giving up using solid detergents. We then prefer simple and effective methods available to everyone.

A proven method easily removes dirt, even from very burnt pots. Everything we need can be found in every kitchen. Instead of struggling to scrub a burnt pan, reach for ketchup.

Ketchup is good for everything. Even for cleaning

Although it may seem strange, ketchup is an excellent agent for removing tough dirt from pots and pans. It is cheap, and its effectiveness in the kitchen might surprise us. If ketchup works fantastic as an addition to many dishes, why wouldn't it help with cleaning utensils? Mix it with some water and apply it to the most soiled spots. This mixture should sit for about 30 minutes.

After this, rinse off the ketchup and wash the utensils as usual. The dirt will disappear, and we will save time and effort while achieving a dazzling effect. This is a simple method that saves both time and money.

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