"OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote in message
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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.
It's a great hint! I don't often burn anything either, but I'm working with
a new stove now and it's always your favorite piece it happens to.
MoM