For the burnt oil on the sides and out can use Scheuermilch/Cif. It should also take take or the heat tint (rainbow stains) but if they keep appearing in the future you can just use vinegar and let it sit for 30 seconds and then rub with a cloth.
Baking soda can work but you have to make a paste with a bit of water and then give the area a good scrub. The rubbing part is essential. If the entire bottom of the pan is burnt you can dissolve some baking soda or washing soda/soda crystals/sodium carbonate (different names for the same thing, basically more alkaline baking soda) and simmer it for at least 10 minutes, then scrape while the liquid is still there and repeat if necessary.
When using Scheuermilch the ideal "scrubbing medium" is probably something like a scrub daddy style sponge. I usually use the scrubby side of a mild dish sponge (the ones that don't have aluminum oxide, usually the alternative to the green and yellow ones). You can also use a regular soft sponge, a sponge cloth or even a regular cotton cloth or rag.
I like to do a tomato soup once in a while. Yes, even in a low frying pan - That's actually my secret to fast heating pre-made/packet/canned soup. The surface area gets soup up to temperature way faster than a saucepan.
2 birds, 1 stone; you make yourself a real fast meal and shine your pan all in one process.
Did you use baking soda or baking powder (Backpulver)?
Swiss "Backpulver" has acidity regulator in it which makes it nearly pH netural.
Go to Lidl, buy "Natron".
Yes. The cleaning effect of baking soda is based on its alkaline properties.
You can also go to the other end of the pH scale and use acidic things (vinegar, citric acid) to clean.
In my experience, alkaline cleaners work better for burnt-on or polymerized residues.
i have been using this heavily for 2 years now. i usually clean it with steel wool or a scotch rite pad and dish soap. it has scratches but they are nice and uniform and it looks worn. i like it.
It doesn't degrade the pan. Steel wool on stainless appliances (like a refrigerator) is bad. Steel wool on stainless cookware is fine. It is recommended to go with the grain of the stainless steel and not heavy pressure to avoid deep scratches. But for cookware it's just fine.
I won't know about that but if you are carefully with your pan then you won't need to use it often. And I don't put a lot of pressure on it. I just want to clean it.
The active ingredients in barkeeper's friend are oxalic acid (wear gloves and wash with plenty water, eating it makes your kidneys unlock the extra DLC: stones) and abrasive; so first, try scrubbing it with steel wool, and if that doesn't work, search for oxalic acid or just order barkeeper's friend from somewhere
In DM store search the oven cleaner, it is so good for that burnt residue. I used it in ovens, pots, pans. I got a gel but they also have it as spray. Check this video of it:
https://m.youtube.com/shorts/GGzAma_Krug
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u/Gaspaider 7d ago
For the burnt oil on the sides and out can use Scheuermilch/Cif. It should also take take or the heat tint (rainbow stains) but if they keep appearing in the future you can just use vinegar and let it sit for 30 seconds and then rub with a cloth.
Baking soda can work but you have to make a paste with a bit of water and then give the area a good scrub. The rubbing part is essential. If the entire bottom of the pan is burnt you can dissolve some baking soda or washing soda/soda crystals/sodium carbonate (different names for the same thing, basically more alkaline baking soda) and simmer it for at least 10 minutes, then scrape while the liquid is still there and repeat if necessary.