On 2019-12-10 12:10 p.m., Gary wrote:
> GM wrote:
>>
>> John Kuthe wrote:
>>
>>> https://i.postimg.cc/Ss69yY5c/Almost-ground-out.jpg
>>>
>>> :-( I BURNED IT ON, so I have to GRIND IT OUT!! With POWER TOOLS!
>>
>> What a *filthy* - looking mess...
>> <shudder>
>
> I forget what he burned. I would try soaking the pan in warm
> soapy water with some bleach added overnight. That can really
> soften many burned on things. Then attack it with a Brillo pad or
> Ajax and a scrubby pad.
>
> Cleaning with a drill and sandpaper sounds a bit overkill to me.
>

I don't know about bleach. Vinegar can do wonders if you give it enough
time, or soak if in water with baking soda. I have found that using
water and dish washer detergent and boiling it for a while will remove
just about anything, including burned on crap. Mr. IinheritedaFortune
could have just thrown out the pot and replaced it.