Carbon deposits - appears on all pans during the cooking process.
Sooner or later, all people come across it.
Moreover, this does not depend on the material of the frying pan, or on the disciplinarity of the hostess.
Removing it is difficult and takes a long time.
Not everyone has the patience and desire. Many people prefer to throw out the spoiled pan and buy a new one.
But this option is not suitable for thrifty housewives. To reduce the amount of carbon deposits, people buy pans with ceramic granite and Teflon coating. It will not insure against the formation of carbon deposits at all, but it will appear less often.
His rapid education on protective coating most often caused by improper use and use for longer warranty period... In addition to protecting against carbon deposits, such pans have other advantages: they are convenient for cooking food (thanks to the non-stick coating) and their weight is much lower than thick cast-iron pans.
They, like any other thing, have their drawbacks. So, the taste of food cooked in such a frying pan is "deformed": the usual aroma and "fried" taste disappear. Another point: many people doubt the safety of the non-stick coating. Scientists different countries even talk about its harm. For many housewives, this is a decisive factor in choosing a frying pan: many prefer a cast iron instead of a modern one.
But both on cast iron and with a ceramic-granite coating, carbon deposits appear over time. And in order not to suffer for a long time and save time and effort, you need to learn how to wash the pan from carbon deposits. Below will be presented step by step instructions and methods for cleaning the pans. But first you need to find out where it comes from at all.
How does carbon deposit form?
Before you understand how to clean the pan, you need to know its causes. And also what he is. The carbon itself is a layer of black or Brown color... Outside, it is quite loose, but inside it is dense. In other words, carbon deposits are burnt fat that has eaten into the surface of the pan after the food is fried.
It eats in gradually: after each use, burnt fat "builds up" on the surface, forming a very dense layer. There will be carbon deposits even if the pan is thoroughly washed after each cooking.
Not immediately, gradually it appears not only at the bottom, but also on the sides. A hard grin is formed, which is very difficult to get rid of. It is necessary to periodically wash the pan and clean it from carbon deposits. Otherwise, you can soon lose its pleasant appearance and it can be thrown away.
How to clean a frying pan without ruining it
Before you wash the pan from carbon deposits, you should take into account the material from which it is made. Each metal requires its own care.
Aluminum frying pan
The thinnest, requiring special treatment to itself material - aluminum. To save beautiful view dishes and not spoil it when cleaning, you should follow some recommendations:
1. Do not clean carbon deposits with sponges with metal bases and hard brushes, as they leave scratches when cleaning. Coarse salt, sand and sandpaper.
2. Do not use products containing acids and alkalis. Otherwise, will remain in the pan dark spots and it will lose its original shine.
3. It is best to wash off the newly formed fat by hand. The pan will darken and tarnish in the dishwasher.
You can clean the pan with: citric acid, baking soda, soda ash and silicate glue.
Stainless steel
Since this metal is capricious and when using powder and chemicals, scuffs, scratches and streaks can remain, you can wash the pan from carbon deposits folk ways:
- using table salt (preferably well crushed): scatter half a glass on the bottom and leave for 2 hours. Then rinse with warm running water.
- carbon deposits are removed from the outside with soda. She needs to grease the frying pan with a thick layer and leave for several hours. The carbon deposits will soften and can be easily washed off with water or a damp sponge.
Activated charcoal: powder a few tablets and mix with water. Then apply the resulting mass to the surface, leave for half an hour - an hour. Then rinse with a cleaning agent.
How to wash a frying pan from carbon deposits: remedies and step-by-step instructions
There are two methods of how to clean the pan: using household chemicals and folk methods. Each of them has its own advantages and the choice remains solely with the hostess.
Household chemicals
Conventional remedies to eliminate grease can do a good job of removing carbon deposits. The main thing is to be able to use them. Household chemicals are best used for prophylaxis, as preventing the appearance of burnt fat is easier than removing it.
The most popular are ordinary detergents... You can use both brand names (for example, AOS, Mister Muskul, Fairy and others), as well as cheaper products.
However, household chemicals are not entirely safe for humans. "Care for the skin" arouses great suspicion among scientists. In addition, there is no guarantee that the detergent is completely washed off the dishes. There is one more "but": if you buy a cleaning agent specifically for removing carbon deposits, then it will be too "aggressive". It cannot be used for simple dishwashing.
If this does not scare you, then when using household chemicals, you should follow the safety rules. Wear rubber gloves when applying the cleaning agent. To protect the respiratory tract, you must use a respirator. But if this seems superfluous, during cleaning, you should ventilate the kitchen well or turn on the hood at full power.
How to clean a cast iron skillet
Not only household chemicals, but also simple folk remedies can cope with burnt fat. True, many of them are extreme. But do not be intimidated by this, since these methods were used long before the advent of cleaning products. The results have always been excellent.
The first such way: heat the pan with a blowtorch. This procedure must be done exclusively on the street. Just in case, you need to move away from buildings to make sure that there are no people or animals nearby.
It is best to ask a man for help. Women just need to hold the handle of the pan at their outstretched hand. The rest of the work will be done by the man: he will turn on the blowtorch and direct the fire to the part where there is carbon deposits. You need to keep the pan on the fire for 5-7 minutes and the burnt fat will disappear by itself.
Warming up the frying pan... Don't feel like bothering with a blowtorch? Then you can try another way. You can put a skillet over medium heat and leave for a few hours. For best results, you can pour clean sand into the pan. But this method has one drawback: there will be a lot of smoke and a strong burning smell will appear. But the result will be just great: the pan will look like new.
Just as with a blowtorch, it is necessary to clean the pan from carbon deposits in an open area. After the procedure, you need to lightly knock on the pan, and the burnt fat will fall off by itself.
Vinegar... Table vinegar can help clean up the carbon deposits in the pan. First you need to dilute vinegar with water in a 1: 3 ratio. Pour the resulting concentrate into a frying pan. After that, leave the pan over low heat for three to five hours. It is necessary to periodically add the concentration to the pan, since it will gradually evaporate during boiling.
After that, cleaning the pan will be very easy: just scrub it off with a stiff brush. This method has only one negative point... Everything smells like vinegar: both the room and the frying pan. The apartment will have to be thoroughly ventilated, and it is better to boil the pan with soda and lemon juice.
Activated carbon... Make powder from 15 tablets in a coffee grinder. Moisten a frying pan, pour the made powder on top. After that, after an hour, rinse with a normal cleaning agent.
Soda ash... This method was used in the Soviet Union. First, you need to draw water into a large tank. Then rub the laundry soap on a grater, mix it with soda ash and add 100 grams of silicate glue. Add all this to the prepared water tank. Then immerse a frying pan in it, put on fire. Keep the tank on fire for 30 minutes. After that, it is very easy to wash off the carbon deposits from the pan.
How to remove carbon deposits from a frying pan: Teflon frying pan
Most modern pans are sold with a non-stick coating. They are easy to use and practically do not burn. Most often, carbon deposits in such pans appear when it is overheated. But even if all the operating rules are followed, it will still appear, so it is worth knowing how to wash the pan from carbon deposits with a non-stick coating.
There is good way cleaning of burnt fat on ceramic-granite, ceramic and Teflon pans. The only warning is that you should clean it very carefully.
Boil in solution. To create a descaling solution, you need to mix several ingredients: cleaning agent, soda ash, and water. The dishwashing detergent should be about 200 grams (or one third of a glass). There should be three handfuls of soda ash, scored on the tip of a knife. Add baking soda and product to hot water. After that, a frying pan is launched into the resulting solution and put on fire. Boil for 30 minutes. This solution will gently and gently remove carbon deposits without damaging the pan.
Lack of time for cleaning and ignoring the rules for using kitchen utensils often lead to the formation of a thick layer of soot or grease on the surface of the pans. In search of an answer to the question of how to clean the pan from carbon deposits, housewives are faced with the most unusual recipes.
Bold experiments will not lead to damage to the instrument, if you first familiarize yourself with the rules for cleaning such products at home. If possible, you should use specialized products to wash the pan. But folk approaches, proven over many years of application, give an equally pronounced positive result.
Rules for the use of modern means
Convenient to use chemical agents will help to quickly eliminate traces of fat, scale, carbon deposits. However, if you use them not according to the rules, you can make a lot of problems. In any case, before starting to clean a burnt frying pan, you must carefully read the instructions attached to the preparation. And you should also remember a few universal recommendations:
- In order to wash the pan of carbon deposits, just take a few drops of the selected product. Better yet, apply it diluted rather than concentrated. Having poured a large amount of the product onto the product at once, there is a risk of getting the opposite effect, because most often, to start the necessary processes, the drug needs contact with water.
- Even if the product says that it is gentle on the skin of the hands, you should work with gloves.
- When you need to clean the outer walls and bottom of the device, you should also use a respirator, because harmful vapors in these areas are especially aggressive.
- The manipulation should be carried out in a well ventilated area. This rule must be observed when working with folk remedies.
Before proceeding with the procedure, you should make sure that the product is designed to work with a specific coating. If such information is not available, it is better not to risk it at all.
How do I remove carbon deposits from the outside of the pan?
The thickest layer of carbon in a frying pan usually forms on the outside. To remove it, you can contact a craftsman who will grind the surface, and it will look like new. The problem is solved at home, you just need to clearly assess your capabilities. It is easier to get rid of the dense layer of dirt covering the bottom mechanically. The options can be as follows:
- We take an ordinary metal brush or scraper, we begin to methodically process the problem area. It will not be possible to quickly cope with carbon deposits, but it will be possible to control the process and remove only what is needed.
Tip: There is a secret that will allow you to remove the carbon layer much faster. From time to time, the bottom must be heated in an open flame, then the dirt will come off in large pieces. So it is allowed to process not only cast iron, but also aluminum products. The main thing is not to overheat the base and not to scratch the pure metal itself.
- If you have a blowtorch at home, you should use it. We simply heat the surface of the pan and pick off the pieces of loose dirt. It is better to work from the periphery to the center, so it is easier to monitor the safety of the base.
- Clean the bottom of the pans quickly and thoroughly grinders... True, for this it is not enough to have the necessary apparatus; certain skills are also required.
For ceramic or Teflon coated products, these approaches are not suitable, even if cleaning is carried out exclusively from the outside. The consequences can be devastating, so you have to get by household chemicals or mild folk remedies.
Cast iron pan cleaning methods
For those housewives who are afraid to ruin a cast-iron pan by using various chemicals, but at the same time want to get rid of old carbon deposits on their surface, the following approaches may be useful:
- Don't feel like scratching anything? In this case, you should clean the pan from carbon deposits by arranging a sand "sauna" for it. Pour clean, dry and sifted sand into the container. We put the structure on the stove and heat the contents over very low heat for 3 hours. after that, you need to pour out the product, and knock on the dishes. It will be possible to get rid of the burnt layer not only inside, but also outside.
- To combat grease build-up, it is recommended to use black activated carbon. We crush 1-2 packs of tablets and pour the resulting powder into a cast-iron pan. We wait an hour and clean the surface with any detergent.
- Vinegar will get rid of old and stubborn soot. We dilute 1 part of an aggressive reagent in 3 parts of water, pour the resulting solution into a spoiled container. Heat the mass over low heat for 3 hours. The dirt will literally flake off before our eyes. To get rid of the unpleasant odor, after this approach, the cast-iron dishes are filled with a weak solution of soda, which is boiled in it for no more than 5 minutes.
Before using the above methods, you should try to wash the cast-iron pan with ordinary laundry soap. Grind half of the bar, put it in a container and fill it with boiling water. We boil the mass for half an hour, stirring from time to time, drain and rinse the product in clean water.
What if there is a non-stick coating on the pan?
When it comes to cleaning a ceramic pan or a Teflon-coated fixture, it's best not to risk it and resort to one of three treatment options:
- Boiling in soda. In this case, it is better to use not food, but a calcined product. For 3 liters of water, 50 g of dry powder is enough. Bring the mass to a boil, remove, lower the pan into it and keep it for 20-30 minutes. If the contamination is dense, then the product can not even be removed from the stove, but keep the fire low.
- Boiling in detergent. For 3 liters of water, take a glass of neutral detergent gel, bring the mass to a hot state. We lower a frying pan into it (or you can pour the product into a spoiled container), boil over low heat for no more than half an hour. After that, work on the non-stick coating with a soft cloth.
- Dishwasher safe. Finally, the dirt can be removed by repeated processing of the product in the machine.
These methods help to remove traces of grease, old soot and burnt food from the surface.
How to clean aluminum and stainless steel?
Before handling aluminum cookware, the delicacy of the material must be taken into account. It is better to refuse alkalis and acids. If the contamination is fresh, use baking soda. Simply pour it onto a damp sponge and process the moistened surface of the product until the desired result is achieved.
Yet aluminum pan can be restored silicate glue... Pour water into it, add a tablespoon of silicate glue and the same amount of baking soda. Heat the mass and boil it for 10 minutes, stirring wooden spoon or a silicone spatula. Then we rinse the product and evaluate the result.
Tableware made of of stainless steel... To wash the pan from carbon deposits, sprinkle it with fine salt, leave for several hours and wash in the usual way... And also a good effect is the use of activated carbon powder, which removes traces of fat and burnt food. We distribute it over the surface, wait half an hour. Fill the mass with water and wait another 15 minutes. Now all that remains is to wash the pan in the usual way and, if necessary, repeat the approach.
If you do not clear the pan of carbon deposits in time, then the formed plaque will begin to emit harmful vapors into the food and atmosphere. The components in their composition not only negatively affect the quality of dishes, but also increase the risk of developing oncology. This also applies to those formations that are located outside the product.
Carbon deposits in a frying pan or saucepan not only spoil appearance utensils, but can also affect taste qualities prepared dishes. To prevent this, it is necessary to carry out proper cleaning such complex dirt, based on the type of kitchen utensils.
Cleaning a cast iron pan
There is various options cleaning, which can be found below.# 1: Sand
This method has been used since ancient times:- Fill the cast-iron pan with sand.
- We calcine it thoroughly until the outdated contamination begins to "peel off".
- We arm ourselves with a sponge with stiff bristles and thoroughly clean all dirt.
The glowing procedure itself can be performed not only directly on the stove, but also in the oven.
By a similar method, carbon deposits can be cleaned with a blowtorch, but this activity is not pleasant in terms of its "aroma", so it is advisable to do this in an open space or in a well-ventilated area.
# 2: Soap + soda
The next method:- Boil water so that it covers most of the cast iron skillet.
- Add grated to the water laundry soap(or washing powder) in the volume of half a glass, the same part of soda with calcium and one tube of office glue.
- Boil the mixture for at least two hours (if the dirt is thick and outdated).
- Clean the dirt with an iron brush, and then be sure to rinse with detergent.
Perform this cleaning in a ventilated area, as there will be an unpleasant odor while cooking the cleaning solution.
# 3: Vinegar
A cast iron pan with old dirt can be cleaned with the most “gentle” cleaning method:- Pour a large number of vinegar in a bowl that will fit your pan.
- Forget about her for a few days.
- Rinse the dishes and use a stiff or iron mesh to remove any remaining dirt.
# 4: Salt + soda + vinegar
It is possible to "build" the following solution, which is useful for combating soot, grease and soot: for 5 liters of water, 300 g of table salt, 250 g of soda and 500 ml of vinegar are required. This mass must be boiled and your cast iron product must be lowered there for at least an hour.You will be pleasantly surprised by the result, but after such cleaning, be sure to rinse the pan with detergent several times after.
No. 5: Citric acid
It is an assistant in cleaning the grease deposits inside the cast iron pan and can be used in one of two ways:- For 2 liters, you will need to use 4 teaspoons of citric acid, boil the mixture right in the dish for about half an hour and cool in it. Then wash off all grease and deposits with dishwashing detergent or a strong solution of laundry soap.
- For 2 liters of water, 150 g of lemons and 200 ml of vinegar of any percentage are required. With such a solution, you can also clean the entire dishes by dipping the pan into the solution and boiling for half an hour. Then cool in the same liquid and rinse in the usual way under running water.
The second cleaning method is used if plaque has become destructive inside the cast iron pan.
# 6: Hydrogen peroxide
The tool is in no way inferior to soda and vinegar in cleaning procedures:- Mix baking soda and peroxide in such proportion to make a paste.
- Apply to the inside of the pan.
- Let's heat the dishes and leave the mass to “work” for literally 15 minutes.
No. 7: Washing powder + vegetable oil
If the carbon deposit has not yet reached its climax, then you can use a combination of washing powder and vegetable oil to clean the pan:- Pour enough liquid into a wide dish so that the pan can be completely immersed in it.
- Add here (in a proportion of 2 liters) a handful of washing powder (preferably for hand washing or containing laundry soap) and 10 tablespoons of vegetable oil.
- Bring this mixture to a boil and simmer for at least half an hour.
# 8: Shumanit
This is an old proven "drug" for fighting old grease and grime. When working with it, it is better to use a mask and thick gloves, because its main cleansing property is acid. Shumanite should be sprayed, left for 30 minutes and the dirt should be cleaned with a metal brush.How exactly this tool is used is demonstrated in the following video:
No. 9: Ammonia
This is a chemical "hard" method of exposure:- Mix ammonia(literally three drops) and 10 grams of borax with a glass of water.
- Pour this mass onto the bottom of the pan and leave for 30 minutes.
- Wash off with water and rinse with standard dishwashing detergents.
How to clean an aluminum pan
If the aluminum frying pan has lost its presentable appearance, you can clean it from carbon deposits using the following tools.# 1: Ammonia + soap
If the carbon deposit has not yet reached the maximum, then you can try gentle methods of dealing with pollution:- Mix a tablespoon of ammonia with strong soapy water(the solution must be "prepared" from natural laundry soap).
- Thoroughly wipe an aluminum pan with this solution, or even "soak" it in it for half an hour.
No. 2: Sorrel broth
With a gentle fight against dirt, a strong oxalic broth will help, which can also be used to wipe the pan. If this procedure did not help much, then boil and then soak, you can even overnight. See a brilliant result in the morning.No. 3: Soap + vinegar
Make a solution of laundry soap, grated into flakes, and 6% vinegar in a volume of 100 ml or the juice of half a lemon. This mass must be boiled together with a frying pan for at least half an hour, and then washed with standard detergents.# 4: Activated carbon
Fights fat well:- Crumble 10 charcoal tablets and add a little water to prepare the gruel.
- Apply the gruel to the surface of the pan and leave overnight.
- Rinse the dishes in the usual way.
# 5: Salt
One of two methods can be applied:- Dissolve 270 grams of salt into 9 liters of water, dip an aluminum pan into the solution. Boil it for at least a couple of hours, and then rinse it under running water in the usual way.
- Cover an aluminum pan with 1 cm thick salt and heat, then rinse with dishwashing detergent. The result will not be long in coming.
# 6: Soapy solution with baking soda and glue
We mix silicate glue and soda in equal proportions (about half a glass of both for 10 liters of liquid), plus a bar of 72% grated laundry soap. Bring the mass to a boil, immerse a frying pan in it and cook until the dirt is completely detached (about two hours). Then rinse with detergent and enjoy cooking in clean dishes.
# 7: Tooth powder
The carbon deposits inside the aluminum frying pan can be removed as follows:- Turn tooth powder into a paste.
- Apply it evenly to a hot pan.
- Leave it overnight.
- In the morning, wash off the paste and admire the glossy shine.
# 8: Bow
Onions can also cope with small deposits:- Cut 6-7 onions in half and cook for 2 hours.
- Then steam a frying pan with baking soda for half an hour.
- Rinse in the usual way under running water.
# 9: Mustard
You can apply the tool in the following ways:- Make a mustard paste by mixing mustard powder with a little water and a soft brush. Rub the mixture onto an aluminum surface. If the deposit is not old, this method is effective.
- Make a paste with equal proportions of baking soda, mustard powder, and vinegar. Put on gloves and rub this sauce over an aluminum pan. You can leave it overnight, and in the morning, wipe off the exfoliated grease and soot with a soft sponge. If the deposit is old, this method is optimal.
# 10: Intense
You can clean up the small carbon deposits outside the pan by trying the following temperature drop method:- Get a pelvis with cold water to the brim so that your pan can fit comfortably in it. This can be done in the sink, but then the sink will have to be cleaned of carbon deposits.
- Heat the frying pan very well, and when you already understand that the "heat" has reached its climax, quickly transfer it to a prepared basin with cold water.
It is necessary to heat in a well-ventilated area and carefully, because the fire from carbon deposits can spread to the sides of the dishes.
- When the aluminum frying pan has cooled down a little, you can already take a brush and clean off the formed detachments.
We clean a frying pan with a delicate coating (ceramic or Teflon)
The delicate, non-stick coating is both ceramic and Teflon. Such a frying pan is beautiful, but requires gentle maintenance. So, you will have to abandon the iron brush, as it will damage the dishes. When cleaning, you can use the following methods:- Mustard powder... Pour, depending on the density of the soot, from 2 tablespoons to 100 grams of mustard powder, fill it with boiling water and leave the pan from half an hour to 12 hours, depending on the contamination. So you can easily remove old fat inside the Teflon-coated pan.
- Steam bath... For the bottom of the non-stick frying pan, you can make a steam bath: old saucepan, on which you can put your pan on top, make a solution - add 4 tablespoons of soda and a teaspoon of ammonia per liter of water. Next, we put a frying pan on top, and this whole structure is put on fire. We boil as much as it takes to remove all the fat (from 30 minutes to 2 hours) and clean off all excess with a soft sponge.
- Baking powder... If there is little carbon deposits, you can clean the "inside" of the pan with a baking powder: pour 30 grams of baking powder, add water to the top of the non-stick pan and let it boil. Once the dishes have cooled down a little, you can remove all dirt with a soft sponge.
- Soda ash... It is used in the same way as baking powder. If you add unflavored planed laundry soap to the mixture, the procedure will be even more effective.
- Coca Cola... Pour Coca-Cola into a frying pan and let it simmer for half an hour. Then turn it off, wash off the remaining fat and soot with a special rag.
- Soap solution with glue and soda... If the dirt is old, it is better to "soak" it in the following mixture: add 180 ml of soap solution from laundry soap, 60 ml of silicate glue and 250 g of soda ash to 3.5 liters of water. Bring the mass to a boil and leave the pan in it for 24 hours, as long as possible for complete cleansing. Then rinse thoroughly under the tap with soapy water and operate at your own pleasure.
- Liquid glass with soda... The following procedure will help from strong greasy dirt on dishes with such a delicate coating: for 3.5 liters of water, you will need a couple of tubes of liquid glass and 250 grams of soda. Heat this mass and lower the frying pan there. Boil over low heat for 60-80 minutes to achieve maximum results, and then clean it in the usual way or with a solution of laundry soap.
After considering so many methods of cleaning, each of you will be able to find your own method and use it always. It is best to use a paste of baking soda or mustard powder mixed with a flake of laundry soap. These products will work with any coating and will help prevent heavy contamination.
To make you less likely to have to deal with fumes on the walls of your pans, you need to take preventive measures in relation to utensils in the kitchen.
Rust, solidified fat and carbon deposits in a frying pan are the pressing problems of every housewife. But do not be afraid of even the most multi-layered chronic blackness on a cast-iron product, because you can get rid of it with the help of simple means.
Using the boil method
If you still have old cast iron pans in your kitchen, the look of which may seem hopeless, you should not throw away the utensils ahead of time. It can do a good job if you bring it to perfect condition using one of many methods, among which boiling should be distinguished. This recipe has been known for a long time and provides for the use of:
- silicate glue;
- soda ash;
- laundry soap.
Methods of work
If you are thinking about the question of how to clean the pan from a thick layer of burning, then you should prepare a basin, a piece of laundry soap (72%) and liquid glass or silicate composition. It is necessary to take care of the presence of soda ash, it should not be confused with baking soda. You will need a scraper in the form of a small knife, as well as a metal sponge.
Removing carbon deposits from ten years ago will be quite difficult, but if you cope with the task, the dishes will shine clean. First of all, the basin is filled with water and put on high heat until it boils. At this time, the laundry soap is grated. After the water boils, the fire is reduced, and soap shavings are placed in the basin. Stir everything well, and then add half a glass of glue or soda ash. At this stage, you need to take care of airing the room.
If you are among those housewives who are thinking about how to clean the pan from a thick layer of burning, then at the next stage you can lower the dishes into the prepared solution by removing the handle from it. If it is not wooden or plastic, then you do not need to dismantle it.
Now you need to be patient and leave the pan for 2 to 5 hours. The length of time the dishes are in the basin will be determined by the degree of soiling. Add water periodically and check the hardness of the carbon deposits. As soon as you feel that it has become softer and you see that the water has darkened, you can take out the dishes and start cleaning the frying pan inside and out. You can use for this:
- aluminum sponge;
- scraper.
If you are faced with the task of how to clean the pan from a thick layer of burning, then you can try to speed up the process and make it easier. When the perennial layer has softened after boiling, an oven cleaner is applied to the dishes. You can use the formulations of the brands Amway and Shumanit. The former is preferable as it is odorless. The liquid is applied to the entire surface, and after the pan is sent to plastic bag for 30 minutes. Then the carbon deposits will be easier to deal with.
Mechanical cleaning
This method is more radical, but with it you can remove not only carbon deposits, but also rust and grease. The following technique will help to cope with the problem efficiently and quickly. To carry out the work, you will need a nozzle in the form of a wire brush for metal. It should fit a grinder or drill.
The eyes should be protected with goggles and the respiratory system with a respiratory mask. It is important to wear sturdy shoes and tight clothing. Such cleaning should be carried out with special attention and extreme caution. All you need is to remove carbon deposits with a grinder.
Using baking soda, salt and vinegar
Before removing a thick layer of burning from the pan, you must choose a method of work. If the case is not so difficult, then you can wash the dishes with soda, salt and vinegar. The latter should be used at 9 percent. The product is put on fire, salt is poured into it in the amount of 2 tablespoons and vinegar is poured. The bottom must be completely closed.
You should wait until the liquid boils, and after that you can reduce the intensity of the flame and add a quarter tablespoon of baking soda. Most of water should evaporate, then the dishes are removed from the heat and rinsed well. Strong steam will be generated during cleaning.
Using charcoal and handfuls of baking soda
When deciding how to clean old pans from burning, you can cook universal remedy on one's own. It will be based on activated carbon. In order for the cleaning to be effective, you will need 10 tablets.
The coal is crushed and then poured onto the moistened bottom. After an hour, it is cleaned with a detergent. Alternative solution Removing burnt food is favored by using a handful of baking soda. It is diluted in 3 liters hot water... The dishes should be lowered into the product and boiled for 30 minutes.
Using ammonia and citric acid
If you have a desire to independently start making a means for cleaning a fire, then you can use ammonia with borax as its base base. Per glass warm water you need 10 grams of borax and a drop of alcohol.
The mixture is applied to the contaminated areas with a sponge. At home, you can also use citric acid... A teaspoon is diluted in a liter of water, and then the solution is boiled. Then a burnt frying pan is soaked in it and left for 1 hour. If the outside of the dirt does not lag behind immediately, then the procedure should be repeated.
When cleaning is done regularly, it is much easier to get rid of the thin layer of dirt. In this case, you do not have to use strong funds. This suggests that it is best to clean the pan as soon as it has cooled down.
Using oil and foil
If you, too, are among those housewives who are thinking about the question of how to clean the frying pan from burning, you can use the method that involves the use of oil. But first, it is necessary to carry out a standard cleaning of the dishes with the removal of carbon deposits and the exposure of places with rust. The pan is then dried and placed in an oven preheated to 120 ° C for 40 minutes. The holding time is 40 minutes.
The heated product is removed and greased with oil, and then put back into the oven, where the temperature has already risen to 230 ° C. The frying pan is kept in it for an hour. The bottom of the oven must first be covered with foil.
It is easy to clean the pan from a thick layer of burning using the instructions provided. After reading it, you will be able to understand that after doing all of the above manipulations, the pan must be removed from the oven and greased with oil again, but only after the dishes have cooled down. This procedure also helps to cleanse food that has adhered during cooking.
Using a blowtorch
In order to get rid of carbon deposits, a blowtorch should be used, the torch of which is directed to the surface to be cleaned. Then it can be freed from all that is superfluous within 15 minutes. The carbon will be removed as if by hand.
Such manipulation should be carried out in the open air, away from people, animals and buildings. This need is dictated by fire safety rules.
Sand application
How to remove burnt in a frying pan? This question is asked by many housewives. If you also want to know, you can use sand. It allows you to get rid of everything unnecessary without the hassle. The technology is called "sand sauna", it involves putting sand inside the pan. The dishes are put on low heat for 3 hours. The final time will depend on the neglect of the case.
There is no need to scrub and clean after that. This news can be considered good, but there is also bad news - the smell during cleaning will not please anyone. The carbon deposits will come off quite easily, and this can be achieved by knocking on the walls of the dishes.
Metal sponge
When choosing this method for cleaning the pan, you should also prepare a towel to wipe the sweat from your forehead. Labor will require a lot of energy. But such a radical method is only suitable for cast iron cookware.
Dishwasher application
From burning? Despite the fact that modern stores are overflowing with non-stick cookware, the answer to this question remains relevant for housewives. Using a dishwasher for this is a pleasure. The pans can be loaded inside, and then you just have to turn on the program and go to rest. The machine will handle the carbon deposits by itself. If the result was not achieved the first time, then the cycle can be repeated.
Modern means
Not a single housewife today can do without household chemicals, but it must be used wisely. It is important to remember that not all products can be washed off well with running water, so it is necessary to apply them carefully to the surface of the dishes. The best solution will become prevention. You will be able to use small doses chemicals instead of pouring them into huge amount to cleanse a thick layer of burning.
The following tools do an excellent job with the tasks:
- Fairy.
- "Dosya".
- Silith.
This list is not complete. If you decide to resort to this method, then it is important to protect your hands with rubber gloves, wear a respirator, and ventilate the room well. If you work in winter, you should turn on the hood.
Before using one of these mixtures to clean the frying pan from burning, you need to prepare a plastic bag. The gel or powder is applied to the surface of the dishes, which must then be sealed tightly. After holding the product in such conditions, you will be able to get rid of dirt with a regular sponge. Most difficult areas will have to be treated with a metal brush or washcloth.
A few words about cast iron
There are many ways to clean a frying pan today. You can choose the method of mechanical action. It is the most time consuming and time consuming. Before you clean a cast iron pan from burning, you should see if you have a blowtorch in your arsenal. The principle of its use is the same as that of open fire... The frying pan heats up, and after that the carbon deposits fly off in separate pieces.
How to clean a cast iron pan from burning? Many housewives would like to know about this. Of course, they can always turn to men for help, who will use grinder or a drill with a special attachment. This process cannot be called simple, but you can use it to rid the pan of excess layers rather quickly.
Many housewives face a problem when, due to constant use, kitchen utensils lose their original appearance. This is due to the appearance of carbon deposits on the inner and outer walls of the dish. And most of all, he is interested in how to clean the pan from carbon deposits at home.
Many do not like this development of events, because no one wants to part with their beloved kitchen assistants. Cleanliness in the kitchen also plays an important role in this matter, since well-groomed dishes are the business card of any culinary specialist. This article will come in handy for housewives looking to tidy up their pans.
Carbon deposits are a collection of old fat and soot. Under influence high temperature this tandem releases carcinogens that are harmful to human health. With the further use of such utensils, the food cooked in it slowly destroys the health of the family members.
The results of numerous studies have shown that old fat in combination with soot and carbon deposits is a springboard for the development of cancer. Their effect on the body is represented by disruptions in work internal organs and slow intoxication. Therefore, it is not worth leaving the problem unattended.
Proper cleaning soot pans provide for a competent choice of a cleaning agent, taking into account the material from which the product is made. For cooking, housewives use cast iron, aluminum, ceramic and Teflon dishes. Each of these types requires a corresponding cleaning method. Using an unsuitable product can damage the working surface of the product.
Safety and Precautions
Before proceeding to review effective ways cleaning the frying pan from carbon deposits at home, let's talk about safety measures. It is often impossible to remove dirt without the aid of a cleaning agent. And the composition of the products of the chemical industry includes substances that cannot be called useful for the body. Therefore, when doing the work of cleaning the pan, stick to following rules.
- Wash the dishes with rubber gloves. A variety of models are sold, differing in size, rubber thickness and the presence of an inner fabric layer.
- When using purchased chemicals, do not forget about a respirator. If not, use a multi-layer cloth bandage. Remember, aggressive substances in cleaning agents affect not only the dishes, but also your respiratory organs.
- During the procedure using chemistry, unwanted impurities will surely appear in the air. Therefore, it is recommended to clean the dishes in a ventilated area.
- If there are children or pets in the house, make sure that they do not enter the kitchen during the procedure.
Purchased anti-carbon chemicals
Chemical industry not standing still, so the hostesses have access to wide range products aimed at combating carbon deposits and old fat. These products are very effective and help to quickly remove plaque.
Over the years of using household chemicals to combat carbon deposits, housewives, through trials and experiments, have identified the means that provide the best result. We are talking about cleaning compositions "Mister Muscle", "Shumanit", "AmWay", "Frosch", "Helper" and "Oxyday".
The listed products will provide the best results if the instructions on the packaging are followed. The principle of operation is painfully simple: the solution is applied to the surface of the pan, wait several hours, and then remove it with a kitchen sponge.
In spite of high efficiency, household chemicals have several serious disadvantages. These products are toxic and pose a potential health hazard, and work on cleaning the pan must be carried out with rubber gloves in a room with open windows.
The disadvantages of purchased chemicals are well known to housewives, so many people prefer folk remedies, which, with the right approach, provide a similar result, but are safer. They will be discussed further.
Folk remedies against soot
Nice frying pan- an irreplaceable thing that, with proper care and careful handling, serves for more than one year and pleases a family with wonderful dishes. And since carbon deposits appear on the surface during cooking, housewives have come up with many ways to safely clean the pan. Consider popular techniques. For convenience, we will divide the pans into categories depending on the material of manufacture.
Non-stick frying pan
Cleaning non-stick pans requires the utmost care. One wrong movement and damage appears on the surface, as a result of which the dishes become unusable.
- Dishwasher ... Modern Appliances supports a function that easily cope with burnt fat on initial stage... If it comes about ceramic product with non-stick coating, used for cleaning liquid agent to avoid scratches. Powdered products are not suitable.
- Digestion ... To cope with carbon deposits in such a pan, digestion using a solution consisting of 3 liters of water, 50 grams of soda ash and a glass of detergent helps. Dip the pan into a container with the solution, boil over medium heat for half an hour, then wipe the surface with a soft sponge.
- Coca Cola... This method has proven its effectiveness in practice many times. To remove carbon deposits, pour some soda into a skillet and boil for half an hour. To remove carbon deposits from outside boil a skillet in a drink.
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Regardless of which of the listed methods you prefer, the frying pan will return its former attractiveness and cleanliness.
Teflon Coated Frying Pan
Under the condition of improper use, carbon deposits appear on the surface of the Teflon-coated pan, which negates all the benefits. The problem is aggravated by the fact that such a product is not suitable for cleaning. mechanical methods... How to be? There are several solutions.
- Soaking ... The method is suitable for removing slightly compacted carbon deposits. Place the product in a container with hot water and leave overnight. In the morning without special efforts remove carbon deposits from the frying pan.
- Food baking powder ... Comes to the rescue in the case of old dirt. Mix two tablespoons of powder with a glass of water. Pour the resulting solution into a frying pan, place on the stove and boil. When the liquid has cooled, remove the carbon deposits with a sponge.
- Soda and detergent ... To remove stubborn stains, mix a glass of detergent with three tablespoons of baking soda and dilute with three liters of water. Immerse the pan in the resulting composition and boil for half an hour. When the liquid has cooled, wipe the surface of the pan with a sponge. By the way, chopped laundry soap is an excellent alternative to detergent.
- Lemon acid ... Pour water into a large saucepan, add a sachet of citric acid, lower the product and boil for a third of an hour. After the time has passed, leave the pan in the solution until the liquid has cooled. Then go over the surface with a foam sponge.
As for the outer part, everything is simpler here, since the surface is less delicate. To remove contamination, purchased chemicals in the form of a gel or cream are ideal.
Old cast iron skillet with heavy carbon deposits
The formation of carbon deposits on the surface of a cast iron pan is inevitable, especially if the dishes are used regularly. Fortunately, it is easiest to clean a kitchen assistant made of this metal. And over the years of operation of such utensils, many ways of cleaning have appeared.
- Lemon acid ... Pour water into a saucepan, add citric acid at the rate of 1 tablespoon per liter of liquid and boil the dishes in the resulting mixture for at least 15 minutes. Then gently scrape off the carbon deposits or remove with a cleaning sponge.
- Activated carbon ... The use of a pharmacy is one of the simplest and the most accessible ways... Moisten the surface of the pan and sprinkle with activated charcoal powder obtained by crushing the tablets. After an hour, wash with household cleaning products.
- Vinegar... Mix vinegar with water in a ratio of 1 to 3, pour the solution into a skillet, simmer and simmer for 3 hours. During this time, all contamination will easily go away. To avoid poisoning with vinegar vapors, carry out the procedure in a ventilated area.
- Sand... Pour some sand into the skillet and place on the stove. Turn on low heat. After 2 hours, pour out the sand, and rinse the product with water. No additional cleaning is required. I only advise you to carry out the procedure on fresh air as hot sand gives off an unpleasant odor.
- Blowtorch ... Light a lamp and direct the flame to the skillet. After a minute, the carbon will fall off by itself. I do not recommend cleaning the house in this way, because jokes with fire are bad.
If you do not disdain more radical methods, use a drill with a metal tip. With quick, light movements, clean the surface effortlessly. I advise you to clean in this way in the garage, but not in the kitchen.
Aluminum frying pan
It is more difficult to restore its original appearance to an aluminum frying pan than to a cast iron one. This metal is not friendly with aggressive household chemicals and powder detergents. The only way to solve the problem is in the following way.
- Pour 10 liters of water into a large container, add 500 grams of soda ash, 100 grams of office glue and a grated bar of laundry soap. Mix everything thoroughly.
- Dip a frying pan into the solution and boil for half an hour, then leave it in the liquid until morning. Finally, rinse with water and dry with a cloth.
For cleaning an aluminum pan from the outside, abrasives are suitable - metal brush, salt or sand. If the surface is scratched during cleaning, polish the appliance with baking soda.
Ceramic pan
A ceramic product is demanding to maintain, and removing old dirt is time consuming, so it is recommended to clean it in a timely manner. If the problem persists, the following tools can help you resolve the issue.
- Rubbing alcohol ... Most effective against light pollution. Soak a cotton pad in rubbing alcohol and wipe the surface of the pan, then rinse with water.
- Digestion ... For a comprehensive cleaning, pour water into the pan, add detergent, lower the pan and boil for 30 minutes. After the time has elapsed, rinse with water.
A variety of ceramic dish detergents are sold that can easily remove carbon deposits. And although their cost is high, compared to the price of new utensils, this is a penny. According to reviews on the web, they recommend Organics or Frosch.
