LifestyleRevamp your kitchenware with this ingenious eco-friendly cleaning hack using ketchup

Revamp your kitchenware with this ingenious eco‑friendly cleaning hack using ketchup

How to clean burnt pots?
How to clean burnt pots?
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6:40 AM EST, February 8, 2024, updated: 3:57 AM EST, March 7, 2024

Pots and pans are some of the most challenging kitchen utensils to keep clean. We use them daily, and they are susceptible to many mishaps. After all, it only takes a moment of distraction to burn a pot or pan.

Such stains are not easily eliminated; in severe cases, the cookware might seem destined for the rubbish bin. But is it true? Here is a simple, homemade technique that will aid in cleaning even those appliances that we've long considered hopeless. They'll look like new!

A simple, eco-friendly method: reach into the refrigerator

Specialized cleaning products are not always beneficial. They can be pricey and don't always guarantee results. Additionally, in pursuing a more eco-friendly lifestyle, many people are consciously distancing themselves from chemicals. Instead of using strong detergents, we rely on straightforward, proven solutions, and home remedies that are accessible to everyone.

An ingenious hack allows even the dirtiest residue to roll off even the most damaged pots and pans effortlessly. It involves the use of an ingredient that is readily available in every kitchen. Instead of scrubbing a burnt pan, grab the ketchup from your refrigerator.

Ketchup: great for everything, even cleaning

It might sound peculiar, but ketchup is ideal for removing stubborn dirt from pots and pans. It's affordable and surprisingly effective. Given that this famous tomato sauce goes well with everything, why not use it for washing and scrubbing pots too? All you need to do is mix ketchup with a little water and apply it to the dirtiest spots. Allow the mixture to work for about 30 minutes.

After this, rinse off the ketchup and clean the utensils as you usually would. The dirt should come off with ease, without the need for intensive scrubbing, leaving your utensils looking brand new. This superb hack saves both time and money.

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