Do this and your old pan can be as good as new: a homemade trick that surprises.
Over time, kitchen pans and pots tend to accumulate burnt grease, dark stains, and crusts that are difficult to remove. Many times it seems that there is no longer a solution and that the best thing would be to replace them with new ones. However, there is a very simple homemade method that can help restore their clean and shiny appearance using ingredients that you probably already have at home.
This mixture combines common kitchen and bathroom products that, by reacting with each other, help to loosen stubborn dirt. The result is an active lather that makes it easy to clean even the toughest stains.
Below, you will see how to prepare this mixture step by step.
Ingredients needed
To prepare this cleaning solution you will need:
- 100 ml of dishwashing detergent
- 1 tablespoon plain salt
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon toothpaste (can be any)
- 150 ml alcohol vinegar or white vinegar
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 spoon for stirring
- 1 metal sponge or steel wool
All of these ingredients have properties that help dissolve grease, soften burnt residue, and make it easier for dirt to come off.
How to prepare the cleansing mixture
1. Place the detergent
In a bowl, add 100 ml of dishwashing detergent. This ingredient will be the base of the mixture, as it helps break down fat.
2. Add the salt
Add a tablespoon of plain salt. The salt acts as a mild abrasive that helps to loosen adhered dirt.
3. Add the baking soda
Add a tablespoon of baking soda. This ingredient is well known for its ability to remove stains and neutralize stubborn residues.
4. Incorporate toothpaste
Then add a tablespoon of toothpaste. Although it may seem unusual, toothpaste contains compounds that help polish surfaces and remove stains.
5. Add the vinegar
Finally, add 150 ml of alcohol vinegar or white vinegar.
When vinegar comes into contact with baking soda, a reaction occurs that generates foam. This foam helps loosen dirt and makes cleaning easier.
6. Mix well
Stir all the ingredients until you get a foamy and homogeneous mixture.
How to use this mixture to clean pans
- Apply a small amount of the mixture directly to the pan or pot that has grease or crusts on it.
- Distribute the product on the dirty surface.
- Using a steel wool or metal sponge, start rubbing gently.
- You’ll notice that dirt starts to come off relatively easily.
- If there are very difficult areas, you can add a little more baking soda and vinegar on top and continue rubbing.
- Once the pan is clean, rinse it with water and wash it normally with detergent.
This method can help remove anything from light stains to more stubborn scabs.
Tips and recommendations
- Before applying the mixture, it is advisable to remove any food residues or loose grease.
- If the pan has a delicate nonstick coating, use a softer sponge to avoid damaging it.
- Leave the mixture on for 2 to 3 minutes before rubbing if the dirt is too sticky.
- Wear cleaning gloves if you have sensitive skin, as vinegar and baking soda can dry out your hands.
- This method can also work on pots, baking sheets, and metal utensils with accumulated grease.
For a better understanding of this content, we invite you to watch the following video from the Loucos das Plantas channel:
With simple and inexpensive ingredients, it is possible to prepare a homemade mixture that helps remove grease and crusts from pans, giving them a much cleaner and shinier appearance without the need for expensive products.