How to clean a frying pan from carbon deposits at home?

The frying pan is one of the main items of daily use, which is why it gets covered with a layer of carbon over time. This problem must be dealt with, since the carbon layer not only spoils the aesthetic appearance of the dishes, but is also hazardous to health.

Usually, pans are used for cooking or reheating ready-made food. Each time you use it, fat is poured onto it, which covers the product with a thin layer. Residual fat remains on the inner walls.

Carbon deposits are a layer of dark color that is sticky and friable. It appears constantly during the use of the pan. There is a possibility of carbon build-up even on dishes that are close to the cooking area. It differs little from ordinary fat, but eats very deeply into the surface.

The frying pan gets dirty not only on the inside, but also on the outside. Soot remains on it when it comes into contact with the combustion gas, and this happens precisely due to various additives.

You should make it a rule - thoroughly wash the frying pan from fat and soot at least once a monthand it will always be clean. To cope with various types of contaminants, you can wash dishes in a dishwasher, while choosing the mode of pots. But this option is not suitable for aluminum pans.

Dirt in the pan negatively affects its properties. So, a layer of soot at the bottom of the product prevents its rapid heating. To prevent the formation of a thin black crust on the surface of the pan, thoroughly wash the product inside and out using various cleaning agents.

To easily and quickly clean the pan from carbon deposits, it is necessary to choose cleaning agents depending on the material of the product. Modern pans are made from a variety of materials. The same agent can manifest itself in different ways when in contact with different materials.

It should be borne in mind that aluminum and cast iron pans can be cleaned with very strong agents, using alkalis and acids. Models with a non-stick coating require delicate care, as an incorrectly selected cleaning agent can completely ruin the product.

Most modern pans are made from cast iron, aluminum, Teflon and ceramic. The most popular are ceramic models, since they are the least overgrown with carbon deposits, and such a coating also repels grease. They are quick and easy to clean.

Cast iron belongs to strong metals that are not afraid of contact with various agents, therefore you can use various methods to deal with carbon deposits:

• The pan can be very hot over the fire, then gently pry off the carbon layer, and it will fall off on its own. But this method requires adherence to security measures.
• To properly clean the dishes inside, you can use sea or river sand. Pour sand into the pan, put it on a small fire and wait a few hours. After this procedure, you need to get rid of the sand and rinse the product.
• Scale from cast iron can be removed with activated carbon. It is necessary to moisten the side walls and the bottom of the container and sprinkle everything with activated carbon, previously crushed into powder. After one hour, the charcoal can be washed off.

• A great way is to soak the pan in a specially prepared solution. It will require 9% vinegar and water, while it is necessary to adhere to the ratio of 1: 3. The container with the pan should be put on a small fire and brought to a boil, then left in the solution for about two hours. After that, it is enough to rinse the pan under the tap.
• You can dip a cast iron skillet in a container of citric acid solution. To prepare it, you need to take 1 tablespoon of powder per liter of water. The procedure should be performed for about 15 minutes.
• Cast iron dishes can even be cleaned mechanically. For this, a metal brush is used. But this method is only suitable for removing fresh dirt.

Stainless steel pans can be cleaned in several ways:

• It is required to moisten the bottom and walls of the product well and sprinkle with baking soda, as it softens the carbon deposits. It is not necessary to exert effort during processing, as soda particles can damage the surface of the product. The dishes should be left for 12 hours, and then only rinsed with water.
• An excellent option is to use activated carbon. To remove carbon deposits, it is enough to prepare a paste from water and crushed coal. It must be applied to the places of contamination and left for 20 minutes. Then rinse under running water.
• A good cleaner is rock salt. Put the frying pan on low heat, pour 100 g of salt into it and stir for 20 minutes, then turn off the heat and leave for another three hours. After its application, carbon deposits are easily removed mechanically.

You can use one of the following methods to clean your Teflon pans:

• Pour hot water, add 4 tablespoons of baking soda and a few drops of dish soap to the pan. It needs to be left for half an hour. After such a solution, carbon deposits can be removed very easily.
• Soda ash can be used to clean the carbon deposits on both sides of the dishes. A special solution should be made. Three liters of water will require 200 ml of dishwashing liquid and a fourth of a glass of baking soda. The pan should be dipped in the solution and boiled over low heat for half an hour.

Aluminum and ceramic pans require careful handling. For ceramics, you should only use detergents intended for cleaning ceramics, and also forget about hard sponges and do not use cold water.

To remove small dirt on ceramics, a rag pretreated with alcohol will help. In order to get rid of strong plaque, boiling is ideal. Pour water, a few drops of ordinary dishwashing detergent into the pan and boil for about 30 minutes.

You can use the following methods to clean aluminum dishes from carbon deposits:

• It is necessary to prepare a mushy mixture of baking soda and warm water, then use this agent to process the walls and bottom of the pan, but without exerting effort.
• No less effective is the option of boiling an aluminum frying pan in a bowl with the addition of soda. Just half an hour is enough for the carbon deposits to easily move away from the walls.
• You can remove carbon deposits from the aluminum coating with an old brush and toothpaste. After the cleaning procedure, you just need to rinse the dishes.

The choice of a means for removing carbon deposits from a frying pan at home depends on the material of the dishes, as well as on the place where carbon deposits accumulate. Contamination can form both on the outside and on the inside of the product. You can clean the dishes with folk remedies made from what is in the house. Rub hard areas with acid or hydrogen peroxide.

You can use baking soda to scrub dirt off aluminum or cast iron pans.

The most effective and popular way is to boil a pan completely immersed in a container of water and soda. To prepare the solution, you will need 1 tablespoon of soda per 1 liter of water. The product needs to be boiled for only 10 minutes, and then left in solution for another half hour. After that, the pan must be wiped with a brush or sponge to remove carbon deposits.

In order to qualitatively remove the plaque of fat from the inner surface of the frying pan, put it on the fire and pour 200 ml of water, 100 ml of vinegar and 2 tablespoons of baking soda. When the solution boils, it is necessary to reduce the heat and add another 50 g of soda. The dishes must be boiled until the liquid has completely evaporated. After that, the pan must be rinsed in warm water. All actions must be performed in a mask, as you can get severe burns from the evaporation of the baking soda.

The use of glue for cleaning pans used to be very common, but it is still relevant today.

To prepare the cleaning agent, you will need one bar of laundry soap, 100 g of stationery glue and 100 g of baking soda. From the tools you need to stock up on a penknife and a metal "brush". This option is great. for cleaning products made of cast iron and aluminum.

The product cleaning process includes several basic steps:

• Take a large saucepan and fill it with water to completely cover the pan.
• Boil water, reduce heat and add grated laundry soap, glue and baking soda. It is necessary to perform all actions in a special mask, as well as open a window or turn on the hood.
• Dip a frying pan into the prepared solution and boil until the carbon is softened. You can add water if the amount starts to decrease.
• When carbon deposits will easily lag behind the walls of the dishes, the pan can be taken out of the solution and cleaned with a "brush" or a knife.
• This procedure is suitable for pans with a removable handle, so it is imperative to remove it. A wooden handle can be kept in boiling water for a bit, but this is not suitable for a plastic handle. Care should be taken to ensure that the handle does not submerge in water. But even hot steam can negatively affect the appearance of the plastic handle.

Cleaning the pan with activated carbon is rarely done, but it is also effective for removing carbon deposits. Activated carbon is ideal for cookware with enamel or non-stick coating, aluminum or cast iron.

You need to take 10 charcoal tablets and crush them into powder. It should be mixed with a little water to form a gruel. Cover the contaminated areas with it and leave for 20 minutes. After that, you need to pour water into the pan and heat to a boil. Then leave it to cool completely and rinse it under water.

The use of ammonia is ideal for cleaning aluminum products. But it does not always help to cope with heavily polluted places.

You need to take 10 g of borax and add one drop of ammonia to it. You will need a sponge to clean the pan. It needs to be moistened in the prepared solution and wipe the carbon deposits.

To clean an old frying pan at home from black carbon, grease or burnt oil, you can use one of the above methods. It is enough to use folk remedies, although you can buy special cleaning products. You can clean the pan by completely immersing it in a pot of water or over an open fire. With the help of available tools, you can easily clean not only the frying pan, but also the lid.

Mechanical cleaning will help to get rid of old burning or thick layers of fat. A drill with a special brush attachment with a bristle made of wire will help clean out greasy dirt. A vibrating sander will help to effectively get rid of stubborn deposits. Mechanical cleaning will do exclusively for cast iron products. It is strictly forbidden to use it for non-stick modification of pans.

Folk remedies allow you to clean dirty pans both outside and inside. If food is burnt, for example, scrambled eggs, then with the help of improvised means, the product can be easily reanimated.

The first assistants are soda, vinegar, citric acid and water... Sprinkle a little citric acid on the burnt place and sprinkle the bottom with vinegar. Leave the dishes for a few minutes, then pour warm water and put on a small fire, there is no need to bring to a boil.Cool the pan, drain the dirty water and wash with baking soda in warm water.

A more effective way is to use laundry soap, which is indispensable for cooking. Three liters of water will require 120 g of soda and a bar of soap, grated on a grater for better dissolution in water. The prepared solution must be heated over a fire. 5 minutes before the boil, you can dip a frying pan into it and boil for a few minutes. Next, the product must be left in a soapy solution for two hours, after which all dirt can be easily removed.

After thorough cleaning, the pan loses the carbon layer, but at the same time the non-stick layer, and the food begins to burn on it. Experts recommend after removing contamination from the product perform some actions to restore this layer:

• You should take table salt and pour it all over the bottom of the pan.
• Put the product on fire. When the salt starts to crackle, you need to remove it, and rinse the pan with water.
• Outside and inside, the product must be thoroughly smeared with sunflower oil, and then put in a heated oven for about one hour. The oven temperature should be around 100 degrees.
• Next, you need to get the pan out of the oven and wipe off the excess oil with a paper towel.

In order not to look for ways to remove carbon deposits from a frying pan, you must adhere to a few simple rules during its operation. Correct use of the product will not only help maintain its attractive appearance, but also the Teflon coating.

Fundamental rules:

• After cooking in a skillet, wipe it thoroughly with a paper towel to remove dirt, grease and food debris. Old fat accumulates very easily and will take a lot of time and effort to clean.
• Before use, a new product should only be washed with water and dishwashing detergent.
• Do not leave the pan dirty for long periods of time, as this contributes to the formation of carbon deposits.

• Teflon models are strictly forbidden to heat more than 250 degrees. This can lead to deformation of the product and loss of non-stick properties.
• When cooking in a Teflon pan, you should use only wooden or plastic spatulas, as metal spatulas can scratch and damage the non-stick coating.
• To prevent the formation of a thick layer of carbon deposits, one of the cleaning methods should be used once a week to remove it. This will avoid fat build-up in hard-to-reach areas.
• If carbon deposits reappear during regular cleaning of the frying pan, then the Teflon layer is already damaged. Therefore, it is strictly forbidden to use such a product for cooking, since harmful substances from the base of the dishes will get into the food. You need to purchase a new frying pan.

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