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In article .com>,
"Sheldon" > wrote:

> 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
>

I'll try that next time.
Fortunatley, I rarely burn stuff.

Cheers!
--
Om.

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