How to Clean Stained Pots with Natural Remedies

Too many times we find ourselves having to throw away one of our favorite pots and pans , perhaps the one we use the most, because it is too full of stains.
Stains that can be caused by too much use or by burnt food that you forgot on the stove: in this case, in addition to being stained, your pan causes bad flavors to the food you cook in it.

Luckily, in many cases, it is not necessary to get rid of stained pots or pans: a few natural remedies and a little patience will be enough to restore them to their former glory. With our advice, you can remove stains and sanitize all aluminum, cast iron and steel utensils, as well as those with a ceramic coating.
All this, then, with absolutely natural ingredients and without the use of chemical detergents, therefore without any health risk and with a significant saving in economic terms.

Remedy 1: DIY washing paste

Let's create a cleansing paste with a few simple ingredients that are unlikely to be missing from a home pantry:

• two tablespoons of baking soda
• three tablespoons of fine salt
• a spoonful of white vinegar

Just mix everything together until you get a fairly thick paste. After mixing the ingredients and creating the cleaning paste, you need to moisten the stained pot with a little warm water and then apply our mixture. It is best to use a cloth to spread it on the stains, as it could be difficult with a sponge.
At this point the cloth should be rubbed on the stains with movements from the outside towards the inside , so as to reach the centre of the stain which is usually the most difficult area, without risking spreading it on the surface.
If the stain has been present for a long time, it will obviously be more difficult to remove; however, it is sufficient to apply the cleaning paste several times and rub it with the cloth until all residues are eliminated.
The application will therefore have to be repeated several times, but it is worth persisting to obtain better results.
Once all the marks have disappeared, simply wash the pot with the usual dish detergent to finish the wash; the pot, in addition to being stain-free, will also be disinfected and ready to return to its usual tasks in the kitchen.

Remedy 2: Citric acid

At this point we recommend a remedy based on citric acid , which in case you don't know, It's a miraculous all-natural product which can be found for sale in pharmacies, herbalists and natural products shops, as well as in some supermarkets.
We recommend buying it because it can be used in so many ways, for example to clean domestic drains, as a limescale remover, even as a fabric softener or on hair instead of conditioner. In short, it is truly an ingredient that is worth having at home!
To remove stains from pots and pans we need:

• 25 grams of citric acid
• 500 milliliters of water .

At this point we recommend that fill the stained pot with this compound and leave it to act overnight . The next day the stain will be just a memory!
One of the many functions of citric acid (which we have said is very versatile) concerns the glass cleaning : you will need a teaspoon of citric acid, a teaspoon of dish soap and a litre of water, pour everything into a spray bottle and there you have your DIY glass cleaner.
It should be said, however, that caution is required when handling citric acid, so it is advisable to wear gloves and keep it out of the reach of children or pets; it is also best to store it in a cool, dry place and away from sources of heat or direct light.

What if the remedies don't work?

If after several attempts the stains on your pots or pans persist, it is possible that there is nothing more you can do to recover them . Especially if too much time has passed before trying to remove the stains and, if you continue to use them for cooking, the situation worsens, ending up “cooking” the stains in question.

So, take advantage of these natural remedies for the future so that you can remove stains from your pots and pans as soon as you notice any stains forming and in the meantime make sure you buy new pots and pans .

Tips for buying new cookware

Avoid pots and pans on sale at the supermarket: if they are discounted, it is because they are products that are not up to date and need to be disposed of to make room for new ones; perhaps they are made of old materials that have already been surpassed by new technologies.
Try to buy valid products, the healthy and correct preparation of your food certainly requires it!

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Furthermore the very vast assortment allows you to find non-stick pots and pans of all types and for all uses, and with these it is almost impossible for stains to form, also usable on induction hobs, which we know are on the increase in Italian kitchens.
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