How to clean a frying pan

A regular frying pan is the most popular item in any kitchen. Every housewife wants to preserve the original appearance of the dishes for as long as possible. However, cooking in a frying pan involves the use of various oils and fats, which leads to the formation of carbon deposits, which spoils the whole picture. There are many chemical and natural products for cleaning dishes from fat and carbon deposits. The main thing is to choose the right one. Very often, a composition suitable for cleaning a cast iron frying pan is strictly prohibited for cleaning Teflon or ceramic dishes.

How to clean frying pans made of different materials from carbon deposits and grease

All frying pans, regardless of shape, size, thickness of walls and bottom, are divided into types based on the structure and characteristics, materials from which they are made. Accordingly, the most optimal methods are selected on how to clean a frying pan from carbon deposits.

The most common materials for making frying pans are: stainless steel, aluminum, cast iron.

The basis of modern cookware for frying or baking products is made from the same metals, but they are coated with a special protective non-stick layer: Teflon or ceramics.

This type of coating is simply ideal for the most popular among housewives pancake pans. The coating of the cookware is very convenient and practical, easy to clean, not prone to carbon deposits, but requires a fairly careful attitude to itself, so the means for washing and cleaning should be soft and gentle.

If a small amount of carbon deposits have formed, simply wipe the surface with a cotton pad soaked in an alcohol solution and then rinse with water.

A special sponge made of melamine resin will also work. It should be used carefully enough not to scratch the surface. Using a small piece of sponge moistened with water, gently wipe the bottom and sides of the dishes. After 15 minutes, all dirt will disappear.

Cast iron frying pan

On the surface of frying pans of previous generations, especially cast iron or aluminum, a thick layer of burnt dirt sometimes accumulates, which is beyond the power of ordinary detergents. Then aggressive agents are used, which can be toxic. When using them, it is necessary to follow the instructions for use and observe safety precautions:

1. Be sure to turn on the hood or open a window.
2. Put on a special protective mask (respirator).
3. Use thick rubber gloves.
4. Rinse the dishes thoroughly in running water. You can boil a small amount of water several times to completely remove the chemical.

One of the most powerful cleaning agents is drain cleaner. It is ideal for removing carbon deposits and old grease from cast iron pans. For the most effective result, the pan should be placed in the following solution:

• 5 liters of water;
• 0.5 liters of the product.

The soaking time will depend on the degree of contamination of the item. The solution is able to remove even the most persistent plaque.

Important! When preparing the reagent, it is necessary to pour it into water, otherwise a violent chemical reaction will occur.

Frying pan made of aluminum

The next cleaning product is the grease remover "Shumanit". It can be in the form of a liquid, gel or cream and is able to remove even long-standing carbon deposits and grease. It is ideal for cleaning aluminum pans.

The downside of this product is its toxicity. It cannot be used frequently, and it is also necessary to observe all safety measures and ensure that the room is ventilated.

With non-stick coating

Modern frying pans are easy to clean and do not require a lot of oil or fat thanks to the protective non-stick layer. It can be Teflon, ceramic or marble. A few drops of detergent are enough to wash such dishes:

• AOS;
• Gala;
• Fairy;
• Silit.

How to clean a frying pan from soot inside and outside

Let's take a detailed look at the most effective folk remedies, as well as chemical ones, that will help keep your frying pans always in good condition, both from a hygienic and aesthetic point of view.

We use rock salt

To ensure that the frying pan is easy to clean and that the food does not burn, you need to heat it for 30 minutes with salt, stirring gently all the time. Then remove the salt, cool the frying pan, wash it and heat it again over low heat.

How to remove carbon deposits with baking soda or soda ash

Regular baking soda or soda ash can remove carbon deposits from dishes. But first, you need to sprinkle the bottom with an even thin layer, then pour in half a glass of acetic acid and leave for 30 minutes. Then add 5 tablespoons of soda and heat over low heat for 10 minutes. You can rinse the solution under running water.

We use vinegar and citric acid

The use of vinegar for cleaning is used in the following proportions: 1 part vinegar and 3 parts water. Pour water into a large container, add vinegar and boil dirty pans for 5 hours. The smell of vinegar will be removed by cleaning with ordinary soda.

A faster method using citric acid

For 1 liter of water you will need 2 teaspoons of citric acid. Boil the solution in a frying pan for 20-30 minutes. Then cool and, if necessary, clean with a metal brush.

How to remove burnt food with coca cola

Cleaning with Coca-Cola: fill a wide metal basin with cola, turn on the heat, lower the dishes to be cleaned into it and simmer over low heat until completely cleaned.

We use hydrogen peroxide

It is necessary to prepare a paste of soda and hydrogen peroxide. Grease a heated frying pan with the resulting mixture and leave for 10 minutes, then wash thoroughly. The remaining dirt can be easily removed with a metal brush.

How to easily remove soot with activated carbon

To clean with activated carbon, you will need a pack of crushed tablets, which you need to sprinkle on a damp frying pan and leave for 50-60 minutes. Then clean with any dishwashing detergent and rinse in running water.

Cleaning with ammonia and borax

Removing carbon deposits with borax and alcohol is quite quick and easy. Add 2 drops of ammonia and 10 g of borax to a glass of water. Pour the contents into the frying pan, leave for 30 minutes and rinse well in clean water.

How to Clean Quickly with Sand

Regular sand will help to quickly clean the frying pan from carbon deposits. It is necessary to pour sand into the frying pan to the top and heat it on low heat for three hours. During the cleaning process, the burnt dirt will fall off in whole pieces. More persistent layers can be picked off with a knife. At the end of the procedure, the dishes should be thoroughly washed in running water with detergent.

Cleaning a frying pan with a mixture of baking soda and vinegar

You can clean a frying pan with a simple household remedy: lemon, vinegar, soda. Sprinkle the dirty surface with soda and pour vinegar or juice over it. For more stubborn stains, you can soak the dishes for several hours in a solution of soda and vinegar or lemon juice.

How to wash by boiling in a soda solution

Boiling in a soda solution:

• 3 liters of water;
• 50 g of soda ash;
• 1 cup of detergent.

You need to fill a wide-bottomed dish with this solution, lower the frying pan into it and boil for about 30 minutes. Cool, rinse and wipe with a towel.

Clean with soap, soda and glue

A recipe invented and tested by grandmothers by boiling dishes in a special solution:

1. 200 g silicate glue.
2. 0.5 kg baking soda.
3. Grate a bar of 72% laundry soap.
4. Fill a 12-15 liter boiling container with 10 liters of water.

Add all ingredients to water and, stirring, bring to a boil, then lower the frying pan into the solution. Simmer it all over low heat until the shell of fat and dirt softens.

Please note! In case of very heavy contamination, the procedure may take up to 5 hours. If some dirt remains, it can be cleaned with a metal brush and "Shumanit". Then rinse the dishes thoroughly with water.

How to remove carbon deposits with washing powder and oil

Regular washing powder and vegetable oil are also used at home as a way to quickly clean a frying pan from carbon deposits.

To avoid an abundance of foam, you need to use hand washing powder.

A handful of powder and 2-3 spoons of oil are added to a wide basin with water. After that, the frying pan is placed in the basin, brought to a boil over low heat and left to cool. After 30-40 minutes, the dishes can be taken out and rinsed.

How to wash a thick layer of soot by boiling

Using the previously mentioned recipe with soap, soda and glue, you can boil and remove carbon deposits at home from both a relatively new frying pan and the oldest, hopelessly neglected cookware. All that is required from the housewife for an excellent result is just the ability to wait a little.

How to Clean a Burnt Frying Pan with Household Chemicals

Household chemicals are quite quick and easy to remove grease and burnt food. The safest ones are Amway, Zepter and Fairy.

Dishes tend to absorb particles of detergent, so it is better to use chemicals for the outside surfaces. Especially strong mixtures - "Antigar Yezh" or "Sanita". It is better to clean the inside of the frying pan with natural products. Chemicals are harmful not only to health, but also to dishes - especially with a non-stick coating.

How to get rid of old, multi-year carbon deposits

You can get rid of years of old grease using a regular metal brush. The process is fairly simple, but it requires a lot of time and effort.

The easiest way is to burn the pan (heat it over a fire), but it is not convenient for city dwellers.

Cleaning with a sandblasting machine will clean even old pans with black carbon deposits. A mixture of sand and compressed air works wonders.

Enamelware can be cleaned perfectly with bleach, but you need to protect yourself with a mask and gloves.

Recommendations and tips for proper cleaning of an old roaster

The above-mentioned "Shumanit" will help to clean the old brazier. It is necessary to apply the product for 10-20 minutes, and then wash it off.

If the brazier is electric, the cleaning process is more complicated. Such a thing cannot be washed with water. Here, regular vegetable oil will come to the rescue. It is necessary to wipe the brazier generously with a cotton swab soaked in warm vegetable oil. After that, it should be closed and left for a couple of hours. During this time, the oil should soften the carbon layer. If the hardened layer has softened, it should be removed with napkins, wiping dry.

You can clean the grates in exactly the same way: using only oil and napkins.

Under no circumstances should you clean the grates with harsh cleaning agents or heat them over a fire, as this could damage the special protective layer.

You can also soak them in warm water with the addition of soda and dishwashing detergent.

Measures to prevent carbon deposits

To prevent carbon deposits from forming on modern non-stick frying pans, simply wash them after each use with mild detergents and wipe dry with a towel.

If the food still sticks, the dishes must be filled with water with added detergent and soda and boiled for 15-20 minutes.

You need to be careful with such frying pans - even one scratch can be the beginning of destruction. A sharp change in temperature is very harmful. A hot frying pan cannot be rinsed with cold water.

Each housewife chooses what products she will use. Not only folk remedies are good, there are many gentle and high-quality household chemicals. Correctly selected detergents and timely washing of dishes will allow you to keep the original appearance of the frying pans for a long time.

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