Before bringing out the big guns , remember: depending on your stove (most on the market are stainless steel, enameled cast iron or aluminum), you can damage it if you use an abrasive that is too abrasive, such as wool. steel or hard. cleaner So start with the smallest solution possible and only if necessary move on to something stronger. We do not recommend any of these methods for non-stick pans.

 Here are a few different ways to clean a burnt pan.

Use lukewarm water to remove it.

 If you have a stainless steel or enameled pan , place it on the stove and turn on the heat. When the pot is hot enough to boil a drop of water, pour in a cup of water and let it boil for a while (add dish soap or baking soda if desired).  Then scrape the burned areas with a wooden spoon or nylon spatula as the water loosens them.

Clean the pot with a dishwasher.

Turns out these powdered dishwasher tablets (not liquid) are good for a lot more than just the dishwasher.  (We’ve used Finish Powerball tablets for all sorts of things.) In this case, simply cover the bottom of the pan with a small amount of water and heat it over low heat. Then remove the pan from the heat and scrape the tablet from the burnt areas.  Rinse and wash with warm, soapy water.