If you spend any amount of time cooking on a hot stove, then you're likely familiar with the appearance of thick, black burn marks that can present themselves on your stovetop and cookware. While these stubborn stains may look impossible to remove, you can defeat them with the right solutions. Just remember to let the metal cool down before you begin tackling the burn marks, to prevent injury. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
Cleaning Pots and Pans
1. Cover the bottom of your pot or pan with vinegar and then add an equal amount of water.
2. Mix approximately 1 tbsp. of baking soda into the water and vinegar mixture. The combination of vinegar and baking soda will loosen the charred particles when heated, according to The Kitchn website.
3. Bring the water to a boil. Place the pot or pan on your stove and set the heat to medium or high.
4. Allow the water to continue boiling for approximately 20 minutes.
5. Turn off the heat and drain the water.
6. Sprinkle additional baking soda along the bottom of your pot or pan and scrub vigorously with a scouring pad until the charred particles release fully from the surface.
7. Rinse and dry your cookware.
Cleaning a Stovetop
8. Add dish soap to hot water. Dampen a cloth with the soapy water.
9. Scrub the affected area with the hot, soapy cloth. Promptly rinse and dry the area with a dish towel.
10. Place paper towels over the area that you just finished scrubbing.
11. Pour ammonia over your paper towels and cover the area with plastic wrap to lock the ammonia inside.
12. Let the ammonia soak over the stains for six to seven hours. This will loosen the stubborn crust, according to the Tipnut website.
13. Remove the plastic wrap and paper towels. Scrub the stove a second time with hot, soapy water until the surface shines like new.
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