Removing Baked-on Grease From Enameled Cookware

Baking Soda Method

• 1

  Add hot water to the enameled pan. Heat the water until it simmers. This will warm and loosen the baked-on grease.

• 2

  Remove the pan form the heat, and carefully pour out the hot water. Sprinkle enough baking soda into the pan to cover the baked-on grease. Scrub the pot with the baking soda and a sponge. The baking soda will act as a fine abrasive.

• 3

  Rinse the pot, and wipe it dry. If any stubborn spots remain, reapply a coat of baking soda, and scrub again.

Powdered Detergent Method

• 4

  Cover the bottom of the pan with water, and heat until the water simmers.

• 5

  Pour out the hot water carefully, and scrub the pan with a stiff dish brush. Rinse the pan.

• 6

  Cover the baked-on grease with a layer of powdered detergent. Cover the pan with a wet towel, and let sit several hours or overnight.

• 7

  Scrub the pan with a plastic scrub brush or dish brush. Rinse out the detergent, and inspect the pan for additional grease spots. If necessary, reapply a layer of detergent, and scrub the stubborn areas. Rinse the pan, and wipe it dry.

Used Dryer Sheet Method

• 8

  Place a used sheet in the enameled pan, and fill with water.

• 9

  Let the pan and dryer sheet sit overnight. The antistatic agent in the dryer sheet weakens the bond between the baked-on grease and the pan.

• 10

  Use the dryer sheet or a sponge to wipe the loosened grease from inside the pan. Wash the pan as normal to remove any residue.