zxcvbob wrote:

> ~patches~ wrote:
>
>> axlq wrote:
>>
>>> I wanted to share this.
>>>
>>> My expensive copper-bottom stainless stell cookpot got burnt.
>>> The black carbon deposits stuck to the bottom were impossible to
>>> remove by scouring. After 15 minutes of exhausting scrubbing with
>>> a scotchbrite pad, aided by a dull knife to scrape off the bigger
>>> chunks, I was ready to give up.
>>>
>>> So I searched the web and found a whole bunch of suggestions. The
>>> one I tried worked beautifully.
>>>
>>> I put dishwasher detergent into the pot (liquid Cascade in my case)
>>> with some water, filling it to about 1/2 inch. I'd say there were 2
>>> parts water to 1 part detergent.
>>>
>>> Then I put it on the stove and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
>>>
>>> Amazing. The carbon deposits slowly dissolved, and completely
>>> disappeared.
>>>
>>> I didn't know it could be so easy.
>>>
>>> -A
>>
>>
>> Hmph! I just use a heavy sprinkling of baking soda with a little
>> water and let sit. Bring to a boil and everything comes off. It's a
>> lot cheaper and does a better job.
>
>
>
> I use lye to dissolve burnt food in stainless steel pans. I'd use
> washing soda, but it seems to have totally disappeared from the stores.
>
> -BB
Bob, talking about plain old fashioned baking soda you know the kind
you bake with not washing soda.