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OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> In article >, (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
>
> Wow.
> Thanks!
>
> I always just soaked in vinegar and that did not always work.
> A little bleach sometimes works as well, but this sounds easier, and
> less caustic. :-)

Ammonia.

Sheldon