Easy Ways to Remove Baked-On Food from Pans

No More Endless Scrubbing

Baked-on food can be extremely difficult to remove from pans, especially burned sauces and cheese. In many cases a heavy-duty scraper would not work to remove baked-on food from pans, even the supposedly nonstick varieties. Considering the task involved to remove baked-on food from glass and metal pans, it can be a little overwhelming. However, once you get started it really is very easy to remove baked-on food from pans of many different varieties with a few simple tips and easy tricks. Try the following easy ways to remove baked-on food from pans, and never consider throwing them away or rubbing your knuckles and fingers raw again.

Precautionary Statement

Automatic dishwashing detergent should not be used on aluminum pans. From experience, it will dull and tarnish the surface. Use commonsense and read product label instructions for warnings and instructions. If uncertain, try the following easy ways to remove baked-on food from pans with caution, and at your own risk.

Keep Automatic Dishwashing Detergent On-Hand

To some, loading the dishwasher means getting the husband, wife, or significant other inebriated, but in all seriousness, even those without a dishwasher can benefit from having automatic dishwashing detergent on-hand. When baked-on food refuses to come off with ordinary hand-washing, scrubbing, and soaking, all it takes is a sprinkle of automatic dishwashing detergent mixed with hot water to remove stubborn baked-on stains.

Begin by removing any loose food particles, and fill the pan with hot water. Next, add a small amount of automatic dishwashing detergent. Enough to lightly cover the bottom of the pan is plenty. Allow the ingredients to work into the baked-on stain for at least one hour. Chances are, after soaking with hot water and automatic dishwasher detergent, the baked-on mess will come right off. It works for me every time, and I no longer dread washing pans that are covered with difficult to remove baked-on food.

Boiling Water Method