How To Clean Burned-on Food Off a Pot

Ingredients

• Baking soda
• Water
• A sponge or paper towel
• Patience
• A fabric-softener sheet

Steps

1. Sprinkle baking soda - Sprinkle baking soda in the pot or pan, so it coats the bottom entirely. (21 sec. )
2. Moisten with water - Add enough warm water for the baking soda to become a paste. (27 sec. )
3. Wait - Let it sit for at least ten minutes; the longer you let it soak, the better. The sodium bicarbonate will penetrate the stuck-on food and loosen it. (31 sec. )
4. No baking soda? Use a wet fabric softener sheet; it contains antistatic agents that will loosen the bond between the food and the pot. (41 sec. )
5. Wipe - Wipe the pot with a sponge or damp paper towel. (49 sec. )
6. Don’t give up - Food still stuck? Add more baking soda and water, and this time boil the mixture in the pot for a few minutes. Let it cool, then wipe clean. (54 sec. )
7. Did you know? When mixed with water, baking soda can also soothe a bee sting, clean teeth, and keep a drain clog-free. (64 sec. )