Saucepan

[racoony]

How can I clean a badly burnt stainless steel saucepan? Many thanks.

[jennyjoan]

Well I used very strong bleach (don't dilute) - leave it overnight and burnt marks will slide off.

[ummmm]

Soak in biological washing detergent.

[woofgang]

another vote for biological washing powder or dishwasher powder and soak overnight.

[racoony]

Many thanks both.Will bleach not make the pan smell?

[jennyjoan]

no I do it lots - you just wash and rinse - no smell at all. It is very effective.

[gingejbee]

Chlorine bleach should NOT be used on stainless steel.....

[Old_Geezer]

Beware, stainless steel is a lie, it can stain. I have a black spot on my sink and I have no idea how it was caused/got there, or what to do with it. Putting up with it for now, but I'd suggest not using anything too harsh.

[lilacben]

I always find the best thing to do is fill the saucepan up with hot water and some washing up liquid. boil it up and leave it to simmer for about 30 minutes. empty it out and wipe it round or use a little brush to finish off. Has never failed. Brenda x

[Chipchopper]

I do exactly what Lilacben says, even works on burnt on baked beans!

[janbee]

Bicarb left overnight to soak and that usually works. Good luck