Gastro888 Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 So I was a bit overzealous with the flame on my stove when I cooked my kalbi and now there's some hard to remove crud at the bottom of the nonstick pot. I've soaked it in hot soapy water and with alot of a elbow grease, only a bit has come off. Help! I wanted to pick y'all's brains and see if you have any hints on how to get the crud off the bottom of a pot. (I don't want to Brillo pad it as it'll scratch the surface.) Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 So I was a bit overzealous with the flame on my stove when I cooked my kalbi and now there's some hard to remove crud at the bottom of the nonstick pot. I've soaked it in hot soapy water and with alot of a elbow grease, only a bit has come off. Help! I wanted to pick y'all's brains and see if you have any hints on how to get the crud off the bottom of a pot. (I don't want to Brillo pad it as it'll scratch the surface.)Thanks in advance! Dump in a bunch of baking soda and add some water. Put on the stove and heat it up. Turn off the heat and let it soak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Try using Dawn Degreaser, I think it is safe for Teflon. It should dissolve the stuff in about 10-15 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooter Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Barkeeper's Friend works wonders on stainless. I assume that it's also safe on non-stick, but not positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Is the crud on the inside of the pot on the nonstick surface or on the outside? For the outside, I would use something like Bon Ami or Bar Keepers Friend. The inside is a different story. I would not use anything abrasive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venerable Bede Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 yeah, i think i would second the suggestion about using water and baking soda and boiling it. when i have dried caramel at the bottom of a pan, i fill it with water and bring it to a boil, that usually works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gastro888 Posted January 6, 2006 Author Share Posted January 6, 2006 Dump in a bunch of baking soda and add some water. Put on the stove and heat it up. Turn off the heat and let it soak. Thank you everyone for your hints! This was the hint I used and it worked very well! I had to do it twice (yeap, never have high heat when you're making kalbi) and it's back to it's original state. Grazie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I've had a seven quart round, used frequently for 30 years and other than the white interior being a bit discolored, it's as good as new. There is a special le creuest cleaner that does a good job of brining the interior back up to snuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoramargolis Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 There is a special le creuest cleaner that does a good job of brining the interior back up to snuff. I suspect that the "special cleaner", like the stuff consumers are urged to buy to clean tile grout (Tilex?) is simply some form of chlorine bleach. Clorox, or a cheaper supermarket brand of bleach, does a swell job, on stained enamel pots or tile grout, for pennies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacques Gastreaux Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 I suspect that the "special cleaner", like the stuff consumers are urged to buy to clean tile grout (Tilex?) is simply some form of chlorine bleach. Clorox, or a cheaper supermarket brand of bleach, does a swell job, on stained enamel pots or tile grout, for pennies. You could be right but it seems to have some sort of mild abrasive quality to it. And it smells like wintergreen lifesavers, not chlorine bleach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted October 25, 2006 Share Posted October 25, 2006 You could be right but it seems to have some sort of mild abrasive quality to it. And it smells like wintergreen lifesavers, not chlorine bleach. Use toothpaste or some baking soda paste. Much cheaper and does the same thing. This also works great for ceramic top stoves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanCole42 Posted November 28, 2006 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Does anyone know where I can pick up some Barkeeper's Friend in the area (Alexandria)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Does anyone know where I can pick up some Barkeeper's Friend in the area (Alexandria)? Sur la Table. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbara Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Does anyone know where I can pick up some Barkeeper's Friend in the area (Alexandria)?My Safeway (in DC) carries it, and it seems to be ubiquitous. Just look for the Bon Ami and it should be right there. Also, try a hardware store. Really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mktye Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Does anyone know where I can pick up some Barkeeper's Friend in the area (Alexandria)?Also, try a hardware store. Really. I second that. Not in Alexandria, but close... Fischer Hardware off Backlick Road in Springfield has a huge assortment of polishing and cleaning products (in addition to tons of kitchen gadgets and an impressive array of Lodge cookware, so a trip there is never a waste). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdt Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 I second that. Not in Alexandria, but close... Fischer Hardware off Backlick Road in Springfield has a huge assortment of polishing and cleaning products (in addition to tons of kitchen gadgets and an impressive array of Lodge cookware, so a trip there is never a waste). I spend way too much time in that aisle when I am there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted November 29, 2006 Share Posted November 29, 2006 Does anyone know where I can pick up some Barkeeper's Friend in the area (Alexandria)? I've seen it at either Bed, Bath & Beyond or Linens n' Things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonRocks Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 This may be only tangentially related, but I just used a pizza cutter to scrape the decal off my windshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Johnston Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Welcome to the world or the multitasker! This may be only tangentially related, but I just used a pizza cutter to scrape the decal off my windshield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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