How To Clean Enameled Dishes

2024 Author: Jasmine Walkman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 08:29

In the process of cooking, anyone can burn the prepared dish. Apart from spoiling the taste of food in most cases, one of the most unpleasant moments is cleaning the cooking vessel.

When it comes to an enamel pot, pan or skillet, then we have an even bigger problem. As the delicate enamel does not tolerate the use of abrasive materials and detergents, it is quite difficult to return the vessel to its previous whiteness.

Experienced housewives need to know what measures should be taken to clean burnt enameled vesselswithout compromising the integrity of their surface.

Enamel dishwashing products

If, as a result of careless handling of the cooking process, carbon deposits have formed inside the pans on the enamelled surface, the following means will be helpful in removing them:

- Salt;

- Baking soda;

- Vinegar;

- Activated carbon;

- Limontosis;

- Coffee grounds;

- Very sour fruits;

- Carbonated drinks;

- Yoghurt.

Each of these tools can be found in the kitchen. Depending on the nature of tanned on the enamel surface you need to choose the most suitable product.

What should not be used to clean enameled dishes?

- Metal sponges and wire for dishes;

- Rough brushes;

- Detergents with coarse abrasives;

- Knife and other sharp objects.

How to clean enameled dishes?

Surely in every kitchen there are a few tablespoons of salt. As practice shows, this is the best means of cleaning burnt from the surface of an enamel dish. You should use the salt as follows:

- Sprinkle plenty of coarse table salt on the place of the burnt and yellowed places;

- Pour a little warm water on top;

- Leave the container with this solution for 3-4 hours;

- After the allotted time, place the container under running hot water and carefully remove the carbon deposits with a soft sponge.

If after these actions yellow stains and traces of burnt food remain on the bottom of the vessel, you can again pour a little salt and pour water and boil the resulting solution. It is important to boil on low heat for half an hour. This method will clean the container of any dirt.

If salt has not helped you clean the dish properly, there is another more effective method - the use of table vinegar. To clean the container, you must pour enough vinegar into the contaminated container to cover the entire burnt area. Leave the dish for 3-4 hours. During this time, food debris will easily peel off the surface. For complete cleaning, pour the vinegar from the dish and wash in the usual way with detergent.

Still can't get rid of carbon deposits? You can try the second option. Pour 200 g of water and 20-40 g of vinegar into the contaminated enameled container. Put on low heat and boil the water-vinegar solution for a few minutes. After turning off the heat, wait for the dish to cool and remove the remnants of burnt food with a soft cloth.

If you do not have vinegar on hand, you can use limontozu or lemon juice obtained from 1-2 fruits. Keep in mind that natural sour juice is much more effective than any other remedy. You need to soak the tan with a solution of lemon juice and water or with lemon juice.

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Baking soda is a safe and effective way to remove burnt food from enamel surfaces and remove yellowing. You should use it like this:

- Pour 1 liter of cold water into the burnt container;

- Pour 150-200 g of soda;

- Boil the solution;

- Boil the mixture on low heat for 40-60 minutes;

- After turning off the stove, leave the container with the liquid to cool for a few hours;

- Then pour out the water and rinse under running water.

For very stubborn burns, you can combine baking soda with vinegar. Sprinkle the burnt areas with plenty of baking soda and spray vinegar on top so that the soda "foams". Leave the dish to soak for 10-15 minutes, then wash with water and a soft sponge.

Activated charcoal tablets will help you get rid of burns on enameled dishes and wash them. Grind the required amount and sprinkle the resulting powder with carbon deposits. You need to leave it for 30 minutes, then pour cold water and leave for another hour. The enamel can then be easily cleaned of dirt. In the same way, you can use coffee grounds or cover the burnt areas with yogurt and let it soak.

Useful tips for cleaning enameled dishes

To keep enameled products clean and shiny inside, follow these tips:

- Pour water into the new enamelled container and bring to the boil. You do not have to pour out the water immediately. In order for the enamel to harden, the boiled water must be cooled completely;

- Do not place an empty enameled pot on the hob or tray in the oven;

- Do not pour cold liquids into a hot container and vice versa;

- Do not place a large pot or pan on a small stove;

- Protect the enameled dishes from mechanical damage, in case of falling or impact a piece of the enamel may break off and the dish may become unusable;

- Do not use metal utensils when working with enamel dishes, so as not to provoke scratches and cracks on the enamel;

- Do not leave burnt enameled dishes for a long time without soaking and cleaning them, later cleaning may not be possible.

As practice shows, cleaning enameled dishes from scale and carbon deposits is not difficult. Using the handy tools that are in every kitchen, you can easily restore the cleanliness of the dish.

And in order to maintain the strength and prolong their service life, it is recommended to follow the rules for the use of enameled vessels. Careful use and cleaning will keep the enamel clean and strong for a long time.