The EASIEST way to Clean Filthy Pan bottoms (when you don’t like scrubbing)

[@zgetahun]

Best method ever. Thanks for transferring the dressing method from your medical background... it worked like magic 😊

[@Tecknut75]

Great Video My wife is also a P. A.C when she punches out from work she is off Duty till the next shift. I can't wait to show her these videos.

[@caddycraft6823]

when I was cleaning for Disney, we used "Bar keepers Helper" it's a powder that you apply with a damp sponge, and let set a few min, FABULOUS on stainless and copper (don't know about others though), my dad taught me to clean my bakeware with a similar oven cleaner method to yours, only we spray the item inside of a plastic bag and leave it in the sun for 30 min...SPARKLING clean... so two variations, I know work well also. Happy Cleaning!

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Nice tips. I love barkeepers friend. I'll have to try the sunlight method

[@stephaniejordan9066]

😐

[@Roobegonia]

Bar Keepers Friend

[@Lstn2urmama]

Saw the use and got a can of ...just been too sick to give a try and just do the baking soda and vinegar and add some dish soap if needed...one if these days will try it

[@sclogse1]

The sun heats it up. Just like you use it in a warmed up oven.

[@Annie1962]

I know you can buy a gel oven cleaner - the only difference is that it's a gel and not a spray - I would rather use a gel than a spray because with a spray, it becomes airborne which is really dangerous. Selleys make a blue gel oven cleaner which I use on the bottom of the pots and pans. Works a treat. I am glad to see that you know the secret. So many people have no idea

[@reddog694uk]

Found out something useful, I didn't use steel wool, I used an old plastic store card to scrape away and simply pressed hard enough to form the plastic to the profile of the pan sides. Worked a treat and very fast too !

[@angelawade1445]

Wow

[@zackfogarty3338]

Clean aluminum 5:47

[@bwghall1]

I use a electric sander. the sort used for wood, wet and dry paper 600 grit. done! no chemicals. and bicarb with white vinegar cover pan with this mix wipe off job done.

[@Winnipeg2024]

Sodium bicarbonate and vinegar neutralise each other and do nothing You can't use vinegar as a degreaser because it's an acid you need an alkali like washing up liquid to decrease anything

[@helenanilsson5666]

Lol, there's two kinds of people: "I must use the gentle non-scratch sponge on my fragile stainless steel pan." "I'm using an electric sander, works great." (personally I'd fall on the electric sander side of the spectrum, except I sadly don't have an electric sander)

[@StanleytheCat-v8z]

"Where'd my pan go?" "Hey, why is there magnetic dust on my TV?"

[@eleanorsmith971]

I’m so glad to see this. I wondered why my smoke alarm went off when I was frying something and the food was not burning . Found out it was the grime on the bottom of the pan. I scrubbed it but hardly anything came off. Thanks for the solution.

[@kicknsystm]

This is crazy! I found a commercial grade product someone was throwing away, heavily soiled with old stuff. Expensive product now I can save & use. Thank you!!! Also I'm a guy that has become more (clean aware) during the process of taking care of my parents before their demise. Just Subscribed!!!

[@zephy5308]

This is the best method I ever used to get rid of the gunk on my carbon steel wok and it really makes senses too. Thank you so much! Before I tried your method I was disappointed by Easy Off I thought it was EasyUseless. Now I like it again👍

[@agn855]

Once you season your wok correctly (like cast iron) you shouldn’t have that much of a problem to remove whatever residue.

[@nancyjohnson5810]

Bar Keepers Friend or Bon Ami both work great. I've used it for 50 years.

[@Malielani47]

I seldom use spray cleaners, so thanks for the suggestion, I will make my own paste and apply the wrapping method which absolutely makes sense. Aloha

[@Nacturnal702]

thank YOU , easy off worked so well was deep frying donuts with cornola in stainless steel, upper top of pan got thick coating of grease, used easy off , put in bag for 45 minutes, cleaned in sink and is like new.

[@claudiachipanaarenaza3065]

This video is fascinating. I learned how to take care of wounds and at the same time, I learned how to clean a burned pan. Thanks for sharing with us your important knowledge. I will apply this useful information in my everyday life and I will share this video with others.

[@thelateraledge]

I let whatever I need cleaned sit in a sink of boiling hot water and just chuck a dishwasher tablet in with it. Works on a variety of items and stains types, including really stubborn stains such as those left by turmeric, which very few cleaning products can remove. I even use a dishwasher tablet and water to clean up my white shoe soles, they are surprisingly versatile and a lot of people would already have them in their home so no need to go out and buy anything new.

[@michaeldelay3925]

I'm going to try it as a laundry pre-soak. Someone told me to coat my skin with it to clear up a condition I had. It stained my clothing and I almost threw them away. Thanks for the tip!

[@thelateraledge]

@@michaeldelay3925 no harm in testing it out on a garment to see if it works

[@michaeldelay3925]

@@thelateraledge lol! I meant to say someone told me to coat my skin with turmeric. 😁🤣🤣 It stained my clothes and I thought I'd try your idea as a pre-soak!

[@thelateraledge]

@@michaeldelay3925 lol the same kind of person that might tell you that a combination of cigarette ash and red wine is great for removing stains from white clothes 😂

[@sandrah6321]

I use the dishwasher tablet method too , I also use it for the shower door just dissolve one really well and put it in a spray bottle , clean with a soft dry cloth and dry off with a dry micro cloth , you can do this with the oven door as well .

[@michelletrout9921]

Adding a tip from Dental Hygiene, don't use steel wool until after you scrape with a sharp edge. You can remove lots of grime before touching the surface of the pan.

[@ausfan100]

I've found that a second spray of oven cleaner on the outside of the pan usually removes any remaining after the first clean. Also, it's important to lay the pan flat on a surface during the entire spraying operation, rather than holding it in your hand as appears in part of this video, to prevent any of the spray from straying onto the top side cooking surface.

[@H4me7215]

Hey great idea!!!!🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@marienkablack6737]

I stood by my front door and held it outside to avoid spray off (it’s raining 🌧️ in there use I would have stood on the grass).

[@denisejohnson6625]

Thank you I never used plastic wrap but I see it worked thank you.

[@denisehundsrucker2171]

Love 💕 the videos … instead of using plastic wrap my mom taught me to put it in a plastic garbage bag works great .

[@Malielani47]

Yes! Depending on the size, recycled plastic bags can be used in many ways, The produce and shopping bags are favorite re-uses of mine. Aloha

[@doktorhunggari4415]

Barkeepers Friend cleanser, usually stocked next to Ajax/Comet etc. is highly effective. Arguably much more effective than Easy Off.✌️

[@mommybear2]

I LOVE Barkeeper's Friend and use it all the time for pans, stainless sink, glass top cooking surface. It's awesome!

[@bryans9803]

Good tip around cleaning pans, using the wrap to increase dwell time is a good idea.. one world of caution, this may pit some metals and contact times over 10 minutes is not recommended for any materials other than high grade stainless steel or ceramic. Never do this on aluminum or copper bottom pans.

[@sharpgirlsSerious]

Very True. ! This is how the hotel I worked at use to clean their pans. !

[@hazelsanders6430]

This method really works, I tried it last night. Thank you, because other methods on line does not work.

[@lovefreebee]

i have been using this amazing product for over 2 decades i got the idea from my car engine cleaner spray; i'm using EASY OFF fume free a bit less worries than the regular formula...great video & introduction to EASY OFF!

[@pammyk1234]

I was already subscribed to you when I saw this video! Can't wait to try this. Thank you so much. (P.S. I'm a retired R.N. and absolutely love P.A.s!)

[@dianeroome972]

Me too! (retired RN)

[@rebekahburcham3178]

I'm so excited to try this!!! My granny recently passed and I have some of her old pots and pans. I'm not kidding when I say every single one of them looks like the before pans in your video. I don't ever expect them to look brand new but would love to get the burnt bottom looking less burnt.

[@michelley9203]

Condolences

[@rebekahburcham3178]

@@michelley9203 thank you!

[@lizjoe21750]

I used Easy Off on my pan bottoms before ever discovering this video and it seemed to eat away at the finish. I have Calfalon pans, just for reference purposes. When the pans were new, the bottoms were rather shiny. Ten years of use have lent to a buildup of grease and the other normal crud. I thought, "hey, Easy Off works great for my oven and stove!". Well, it removed *some* of the grims but when I saw the result of the filmy finish (and that's after I also scrubbed it with a regular sponge and dish soap), I wasn't happy. I'm not suggesting it didn't work for you, I just thought I'd share my experience so others aren't surprised if it happens to them.

[@soniablows5760]

Why does the lady wait for her pans to get. To that state before cleaning it. Does not make sense.. if she has the solution to the problem

[@tanzinabillah]

I watched thousands of videos for this but finally found solution in this one. Thanks heaps.

[@dstarkspp]

You got to be joking

[@paulmoffat9306]

That system really works. My main stainless steel pan, had become quite 'varnished' on the bottom from various grease drips running underneath and burning on. I sprayed Easy-Off and wrapped up for overnight, and the next day, I placed it in my sink of hot soapy water. The burned on 'varnish' floated right off without being touched at all. That eyesore that resisted even industrial Scotch Bright scrubbing pads, was finally gone! Thanks.

[@kathypark5997]

I didn’t know easy off this works well I’m going to get one today 👍

[@lilacjay]

thanks for the information, I am definately going to use it, I am just wondering if its safe to use on the inside of the pan. We have some similar around the edges at the top. Thanks again.

[@corlissscott7563]

Thank you soooooo much! I have several pans that need this! ✨💗✨👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@qzorn4440]

Most excellent pan video. I have never seen pans in that bad of shape and I clean my pans every 20 years. 🤣 Thanks 😎 Compare the stove food grease to artery buildup plaque.

[@kfl611]

I guess you have never purchased at a yard sale, or garage sale or flea market, a very used, very old cast iron pan. I had one that must have had in parts, 1/2 inch burned on carbon - who knows what. Oven cleaner cleaned it all off. This was all on the outside of the cast iron. The insides looked fine.

[@ericartman0]

I have a pan I can't wait to try this on! TYVM!

[@tonycollins9874]

I used the "0000 steal wool" pads they work great and when they do starch it is easy to clean that up too.

[@Roobegonia]

Steel, not steal.

[@funigurl72]

You can also spray your pan as above and put it in an airtight plastic bag and set it outside overnight for even better results. I don this with baking sheets all the time.

[@escoanderson7839]

Thanks for the tip

[@williamjeffrey1222]

Great job . Thanks for a full manual demonstration

[@lisawinfield543]

We used to use a copper cleaner on the bottom of our Revere ware. It was called Twinkle and I can’t find it anymore. My mom made me used it after every time we used the pots. They always looked new

[@cknowles7402]

I used to clean mine daily, my pots and pans were 10 years plus and they looked brand new!💯

[@lisawinfield543]

Did you use Twinkle, it was a paste

[@debrazawlocki3975]

I haven't found Twinkle for about 10 years. It was a great product.

[@lisafranklin9089]

You might already know this but, bar keepers friend is a great one for cooper bottoms. Twinkle was the best tho

[@maryellenquinn5267]

Bar Keeps Friend does a beautiful job on Copper pans , mine are over 30 years old and still gleaming!

[@pattrell5257]

Vinegar also works as a soak or wetting agent(wet your item with it) and you can also take advantage of its germ killing effects, as well. The acidity of the vinegar works wonderfully as an abrasive/abrasive aid with the dishwashing liquid and your cleaning tools. Then, you can quickly rinse in commercial alkaline water to neutralize the acid once you are finished. Or you could also use baking soda and water instead, but BS has a tendency to leave a powdery residue that alkaline water will not. This step will kjII the acid! As a matter of fact, you can use vinegar as a hand sanitizer with normal soap, if you also have some baking soda and water to neutralize the acid. Plus, use baking soda/alkaline rinse before or after eating vinegar/acidic foods to save your teeth. But, this dish washing system will work on problem dishes as well, except you do not soak on general dishes as long.

[@farazhassan584]

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[@larsord9139]

None of these Vinegar/Baking Soda tricks have ever really worked for me. Yet you see them recommended everywhere. I think it's because those that worked weren't really heavy long time baked on grease.

[@pattrell5257]

@@larsord9139 You can soak them in regular water, vinegar, and dish soap! I have done this before with decent success. But, you have to remember to use alkaline water(BS has the same effect, but I doubt you want a dust film on your dishes) afterwards...

[@diamondback2085]

Use bronze wool 0000 grade. Softer than the steel pan and will not scratch. If you push too hard and leave micro scratches you can buff those out with barkeepers friend

[@marselledase9384]

I have done this and to place outside on hot day really help too

[@randycolaianni4937]

Thank you very much for this information, I can't wait to try it. One suggestion, delete the words (when you don't like scrubbing) because, wow, did you do some scrubbing. LOL. Thank you for your service.

[@Samhain2323]

Excellent advice !!! Thanks !!!

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Glad it was helpful!

[@H4me7215]

Awesome doctor of appliances!🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@managinaicker1128]

Wow amazing..brilliant idea..u are awesome..love n blessings❤💯💯💯👌👌👌

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

Thank you so much🙏

[@greyghosttundra1893]

Thanks! I always wonder how the plans get so nasty on the bottom in the first place.

[@robertallen6710]

...especially since I always scrub at the bottoms after every use...?!

[@kfl611]

Kitchen Gremlins !

[@arthurcoleman1436]

I’m going try this today!

[@crowma]

I use wrap over toilet bowl cleaner to get rid of hard water scale. 👍😊❤️🇨🇦

[@beverlyslade9357]

That's how I season my cast iron skillets in the summer. I spray them with oven cleaner and put them into a plastic grocery bag overnight or until I'm ready to work on them; sometimes it's a day or two. In the winter I put the pans in the oven and turn on self-clean. Depending on how coated they are I may spray them with oven cleaner before doing the self-clean method.

[@mommygarcia9137]

Wow ! This is great gonnatry this as soon as possible ! Thanks for sharing !

[@Lstn2urmama]

Baking soda and vinegar combo is how I clean my pots and pans after cooking to rid burnt stuff and grease, soak for about half an hour or during dinner

[@larsord9139]

None of these Vinegar/Baking Soda tricks have ever really worked for me. Yet you see them recommended everywhere. I think it's because those that worked weren't really heavy long time baked on grease.

[@madymisucreations9191]

I've tried that several times . and it never worked

[@Lstn2urmama]

You either are not using enough and or leaving alone for long enough or both and need to use some of your own energy.. it's not total magic...just easier to do and can be done everytime ...

[@marshaharris4268]

Doesn't work for me

[@Lstn2urmama]

@@marshaharris4268 ...Been doing this for 50 years

[@marienkablack6737]

Why had I never thought to use oven cleaner before??? Mind blown.

[@mariediflorio9447]

Bar keepers friendly is a charm for steel pots and pans.

[@Roobegonia]

Bar Keepers Friend

[@BeatroSyster-zr7db]

I'm watching from South Africa can I used oven cleaner

[@ddp2049]

I’m going to try this on my pots.

[@anizares1]

Ill try that but will use very course steel wool then finnner type to get out any scratches.

[@nanashouse202]

That was a great idea

[@pxxbuch6523]

I have always used the 'traditional sprayon oven cleaners' for burnt on food/grease on pots, pans, stove tops, oven etc for many years. Just make sure you don't breathe in the fumes, which is self evident quite frankly.

[@gayleleier8115]

I use the oven cleaner on the bottom of my stainless steel pots and pans every 6 months and they stay shiny as new. Also - katsup on the bottom of copper left for a couple of hours is magic.

[@sweetieblack9683]

I PAN't wait to give it a try😊

[@webflys]

Pretty nifty : ) I use my auto sander and grinder 😂 mine come out looking brand new BUT that’s some serous power tools 🧰 I’ll try the easy off next year for a quick cleaning - thanks 🙏

[@slackdaddy1912]

Some people make a living out of a pan that looks like that………. It’s called seasoning your pan. I must admit, that’s a nice idea, and I might try it.

[@iamphoenix5376]

Try using the Mr. Clean sponge. It’s incredible. I would use it only after the product has been cleaned.

[@MikeS-um1nm]

It's a very old and very well used...and very BIG pan! Holy cow! What do use that for? Making Brontisaurus burgers?

[@theresaong3355]

Great idea congratulations.

[@lilliangarcia1855]

Great job 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@evelynsaungikar3553]

I just use ammonia, on a paper towel, to hold it in place. Put in a plastic bag overnight. Do not use with Teflon, though! The gunk just rolls off in a sheet. I do this with pans I buy at the thrift store, makes them like new.

[@kfl611]

Ammonia, another hold your breath and close your eye product. If used full strength. I like it diluted for it's cleaning ability.

[@mayradell3953]

Hi, I believe you could do the same job with baking soda and white vinegar instead of Easy Off.

[@TheJustineCredible]

Absolutely! And Baking Soda & Vinegar is WAAAY less toxic!

[@erinmorash9334]

Baking soda and vinegar has never worked for me for baked on grease and definitely not for badly burned pans (i.e. burned oatmeal or rice). I use baking soda and vinegar for all my household cleaning, but this is one place where it routinely fails for me.

[@thethinkingman-]

simply put the pan in oven for 12 hrs on highest heat ! works every time !

[@aibappa]

Bar Keeper’s friend cleaner works well and polishes the copper too.

[@toniajackson102]

I'll certainly try it, thanks!

[@moushunter]

Easy Off sprayed on a hot motorcycle exhaust will easily remove marks left from shoes melting on the chrome. Spray Easy Off on and wipe it with a rag. If a spot is stubborn spray more Easy Off on it and lightly rub just the spot with 0000 steel wool. I've never tried Easy Off on a pan. I wonder if a hot pan would clean easier than a cold one?

[@jackhilley6962]

thank you mam , keep up the great work

[@sandrah6321]

I live in the uk and can’t get easy off can you suggest an alternative please .

[@sharonwilkie2770]

Wonder if this will clean the seam crevasses on my glass baking dishes. The SOS pads even using a knife point don't get in there. Neither does the Dawn spray product. Vinegar & Baking soda etc etc. Any suggestions?

[@cindybrown1906]

Can't wait to try this...

[@azfarsyed7082]

Hope you explain if we buy Cooper pan its better for health.

[@thomasmurray4717]

Great idea 😙👍

[@kfl611]

Easy off works much quicker (If you are in a hurry) if you heat your surface - doesn't the instructions on the can say to heat your oven to warm - like 100 - 200 then apply - I mean hold your breath - and apply. the heat speeds up the time it takes to melt off the burned on parts. I think you could set your pan on a cookie sheet and heat it for 10 or 15 minutes, take them out of your oven, spray the heck out of them, turn off your oven, put them back in your oven and wait 1 hour. Then see how clean they get. I like your cover the pan method, but of course that is assuming your pans are room temperature and cold. Also I watched a video with the yellow can of easy off - that can not be used on aluminum, as it contains lye, and the blue 'fume free' can you used can be used on aluminum as it contains no lye.

[@lindatweed459]

Fabulous idea, can hardly wait to put it to use.

[@_XomBae_]

If you heat up your pans to 500° that Easy Off works almost instantly but DO IT OUTSIDE!! And use a hose with a gun thing handle with those strong settings.

[@leshsl4482]

Thank you definitely I try 👍

[@luckydog-287]

Great tips! Thank you!

[@CR-cd3bx]

I avoid the type of project, just wash the sides and bottom of your pans each you use them. That works for me!

[@liquidsmokemustang1537]

Just say no to harsh chemicals and use Bar Keepers Friend. It has a natural chemical found in Rhubarb and will make your pans look brand new. And it’s really cheap.

[@revelatoryartist]

Thx I have a burnt pan I can try this on.

[@thefrase7884]

Turpentine works well too. It’s safe around children but be very careful around your pets with it.

[@newvillagefilms]

Steel wool have different gradings on them, you can use #1 or #00.

[@nigeljohn6676]

Question,.. does pouring Cacacola work?

[@rjb6327]

Dawn Platinum Power wash is nothing but regular Dawn with a small amount of alcohol added so it will spay and foam. You can make your own.

[@CrimeVid]

You think that pan is gross you should see my favourite cast frying pan !! Cooks well though !

[@debbieschilder5266]

Hello from South Africa like your video where can I buy easy off

[@jacobaccurso]

Love all the -clude words: conclude, preclude, include and definitely, occlude. Clude in, sister!

[@CleanFreakGermaphobe]

😂😂😂

[@John-mm2ny]

Love you , Diana! AWESOME

[@arthurholmes2210]

White vinegar and baking soda and Dawn, leave it for about 4 hours OR more if it's really bad . I cover with a rag or paper towel .

[@ziggypop8106]

Yes much better than nasty aerosol chemicals

[@jellysleeks9428]

Vinegar and baking soda is a myth

[@ziggypop8106]

@@jellysleeks9428 No it isn't, I did it yesterday 😆

[@renierbardenhorst2386]

Homemade recipe for you are you soap that you buy in a store and you put other stuff with it and it makes it better

[@sherinehill9586]

Very helpful.. thank You

[@Godwinpounds4333]

Hello how’re you doing?

[@dianemacqueen5419]

We have always used Brillo on the entire pan to clean. Every time

[@TheJustineCredible]

Easy-off is SO TOXIC! I prefer to use a safer: Baking Soda and Vinegar mix that does JUST as well!

[@joseabad2552]

Thanks for the advice ❤

[@GilliMarieMoody]

Excellent!

[@tricogustrico]

EZ off covered with plastic wrap and hot suumer temperatures work best. Chemical reaction go faster at higher temperatures.

[@KokoroKatsura]

less than half year new frying pan got grime real fast, i used bonus scrubstone