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How to Get Stains Out of Porcelain Cooking Pots

Heavy-duty cast-iron pots and pans are sometimes coated with porcelain enamel, which protects the iron, prevents rusting, provides a decorative finish and eliminates having to season the pot or pan. White or cream-colored enamel is usually applied to the interior of the cookware, and though it comprises a protective layer, the enamel can still become stained with frequent use. Remove stains using enzyme laundry detergent or a diluted bleach solution.

Things You'll Need

  • Enzyme laundry detergent
  • Soft cloth
  • Bleach
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Instructions

  1. Detergent

    • 1

      Fill the pot 2/3 of the way with water. Add enzyme laundry detergent to 1 inch from the top.

    • 2

      Boil the solution for 10 minutes.

    • 3

      Pour the solution down the drain and wash the pot with dish detergent and a soft cloth. Rinse and dry.

    Bleach

    • 4

      Pour 1 teaspoon of bleach per pint of water into the pot. Fill to 1 inch from the top.

    • 5

      Allow the mixture to soak for two or three hours.

    • 6

      Pour the solution down the drain and wash the pot with regular dish detergent and a soft cloth. Rinse and dry.