Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Feb 25, 10:54 am, Melba's Jammin' >
> wrote:
>> In article >,
>> Damsel in dis Dress > wrote:
>>
>>> What's the best (easiest) way to get the burn stains out of the pan?
>>> Oven cleaner, maybe? We're dealing with stainless steel Revere Ware
>>> with a copper bottom, if that helps.
>>> Carol
>> Start by wetting the pot on the inside and dumping in a half-inch thick
>> layer of baking soda. Let it sit, undisturbed, overnight or for a day.
>> Rinse it out and see what comes with it.
>
> That works, or if I'm in a hurry, I boil enough water to cover the
> badness
> along with a lot of baking soda. Smells bad, works great.
>
> Cindy Hamilton

Both suggestions above are sound and safe .

Do as above DO NOT be in a hurry
then warm to hot water and dump any lemon or citrus peelings in

NOT with the baking soda !! On their own leave for as long as you can

rinse out THEN GENTLY scrub using something like Ajax or Vim
Rinse well