foto: YouTube/Bunbun Astri
Brilio.net - Burnt crust always sticks to the bottom of the pan. Especially if it has been used for years, the burnt crust on the bottom of the pan can become very thick and difficult to clean. These burnt spots not only make the pan unsightly, but also risk slowing down the cooking process because the heat from the stove fire is hampered, you know.
Cleaning burnt stains on the bottom of this pan cannot be done with just water and dish soap. Many people rely on ingredients such as baking soda, vinegar, or special frying pan cleaning products to remove the burnt crust. However, if you don't have a number of these ingredients, don't worry because there are still other tricks.
One of the tricks for cleaning burnt crust on the bottom of a frying pan was shared by a netizen known as Astri. Through her upload, this woman explained that there is a simple ingredient that is very effective in removing burnt crust stains on the bottom of a frying pan. The trick is also really easy, you know.
Tricks to clean burnt crust from the bottom of a frying pan.
First, spread the toothpaste evenly over the entire bottom surface of the pan. Yup, toothpaste is the main ingredient for practicing this trick for cleaning burnt crust on the bottom of a frying pan. After that set aside some time. While waiting, prepare a larger pan, fill it with water, and heat it over medium stove heat until it boils.
photo: YouTube/Bunbun Astri
If the water has boiled, immediately place the pan with the toothpaste into the boiling water. Astri explained that to make the burnt stains easy to clean, the pan must first be boiled for 10 to 15 minutes. If so, turn off the heat on the stove, but don't immediately lift the pan.
"Let it cool down a bit first," added YouTube account owner Bunbun Astri, quoted by BrilioFood on Thursday (29/2).
photo: YouTube/Bunbun Astri
Once the water has cooled slightly, then remove the pan you want to clean. Scrub off the burnt crust using wire wool. Astri said, to make it easier to scrub, you can also add a little dabbing soap to the bottom of the pan.
He also occasionally removes stubborn crusts with the help of a knife. However, you should be careful when using a knife to avoid injury. Finally, when all the burnt crust has disappeared, rinse the pan until there is no more dabbing soap left.
photo: YouTube/Bunbun Astri
How about it, it's really a simple trick to clean the burnt crust on the bottom of this frying pan, isn't it? Taking a peek at Bunbun Astri's YouTube upload which has been watched 82 thousand times, quite a few netizens have left enthusiastic comments or shared other tricks for cleaning frying pans.
"Why don't you just use caustic soda, Sis, it's too much of a waste of time, sprinkle caustic soda and sprinkle on some water while the cake is still dry, all the crusts are for themselves, so it's a mess," wrote YouTube user @vf1nk7nx7e.
"Use sand and rinso sis, then rub it," said YouTube @marionroos9464.
"Sorry, if you clean it, just rub it with soap and then heat it and it will fall off on its own ," added YouTube @ngateningatelim1534.
How to clean other kitchen utensils using toothpaste.
Toothpaste is very effective at removing stains, not only on pans, but also on other kitchen furniture, you know. Come on, take a look at what kitchen utensils can also be cleaned using toothpaste.
1. Kitchen faucet.
You can rub toothpaste on your kitchen faucet to remove stains and make it shine again.
2. Water filter filter.
Toothpaste can be used to clean water filter filters, such as filters on water filter faucets or water dispensers.
3. Vegetable or fruit cutter.
Use toothpaste to clean vegetable or fruit cutters that may have residual stains or odors attached to them.
4. Cutting tool (chopper).
You can rub toothpaste on knives or other cutting tools to clean and remove lingering odors.
5. Wooden coaster or cutting board.
Toothpaste can help clean stains and odors from wooden coasters or cutting boards. However, make sure to clean it thoroughly and dry it well after use.
6. Plastic bowl.
If your plastic bowl has stubborn stains or an odor that is difficult to remove, you can try cleaning it with toothpaste.
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