How to Remove Burnt Oil from Aluminum Pans

Baking Soda & Vinegar Method

• 1

  Sprinkle baking soda across the bottom of the pan.

• 2

  Fill the pan with enough white vinegar to cover the burnt residue.

• 3

  Heat the pan on the stove until the liquid inside begins to boil. Allow the liquid to simmer for several minutes.

• 4

  Remove the pan from the stove and wait until it cools.

• 5

  Squirt grease-removing liquid dish soap onto a scrub pad and use it to scrub away the burnt oil residue, which should come out fairly easily.

• 6

  Rinse and dry the pan.

Cream of Tarter Method

• 7

  Stir 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar into 1 quart of warm water.

• 8

  Pour the solution into the stained aluminum pan.

• 9

  Place the pan on the stove and bring the liquid to a boil for approximately 10 minutes.

• 10

  Pour out the liquid and wash the pan, after it cools, using hot, soapy water and a scrub pad.

• 11

  Rinse and dry the pan.