How to Clean Dirty Pots & Pans

1. Soak the pots in hot, soapy water. Fill a sink or large basin with enough hot water to cover the pots. Add a few squirts of dish soap, and then stir the water to create suds. Place the pots in the water, and let them soak for at least 15 minutes.

_Tip:_ If the pots are very dirty, you may need to soak them for longer.

2. Scrub the pots with a non-abrasive sponge. Use a soft, non-abrasive sponge to scrub the pots. Be sure to get into all the nooks and crannies. If there are any stubborn stuck-on food particles, you can use a plastic spatula or wooden spoon to scrape them off.

_Tip:_ Avoid using steel wool or other abrasive scrubbing pads, as these can damage the pots.

3. Rinse the pots thoroughly with hot water. Rinse the pots with hot water until all of the soap is gone.

Method 2: Removing Stuck-On Food

1. Make a paste with baking soda and water. Mix equal parts baking soda and water to create a paste.

2. Apply the paste to the stuck-on food. Use a sponge to apply the paste to the stuck-on food.

3. Scrub the pots with a non-abrasive sponge. Scrub the pots with a soft, non-abrasive sponge. Be sure to get into all the nooks and crannies.

4. Let the paste sit for 15 minutes. Allow the paste to sit on the stuck-on food for at least 15 minutes.

5. Rinse the pots thoroughly with hot water. Rinse the pots with hot water until all of the paste is gone.

Method 3: Cleaning Rusty Pots

1. Make a paste with baking soda and vinegar. Mix equal parts baking soda and vinegar to create a paste.

2. Apply the paste to the rusty spots. Use a sponge to apply the paste to the rusty spots.

3. Scrub the pots with a non-abrasive sponge. Scrub the pots with a soft, non-abrasive sponge. Be sure to get into all the nooks and crannies.

4. Let the paste sit for 15 minutes. Allow the paste to sit on the rusty spots for at least 15 minutes.

5. Rinse the pots thoroughly with hot water. Rinse the pots with hot water until all of the paste is gone.

_Tip:_ If the rust is very stubborn, you may need to repeat this process a few times.

Method 4: Cleaning Burnt Pots

1. Fill the pot with a mixture of baking soda and water. Fill the pot with equal parts baking soda and water.

2. Bring the mixture to a boil. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, and then reduce the heat to low.

3. Let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes. Let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes, or until the burnt food has softened.

4. Scrub the pot with a non-abrasive sponge. Use a soft, non-abrasive sponge to scrub the pot. Be sure to get into all the nooks and crannies.

5. Rinse the pot thoroughly with hot water. Rinse the pot with hot water until all of the baking soda is gone.

_Tip:_ If the burnt food is very stubborn, you may need to repeat this process a few times.

6. Dry the pots. Use a clean towel to dry the pots.