Burnt-on grease comes off in 15 minutes: Trick for spotless frying pan

An expert trick without harsh chemicals

The secret lies in using the right combination of simple ingredients that create a powerful chemical reaction. This reaction literally loosens years of hardened grease, allowing you to remove it in one go.

You will need:

• baking soda;
• table salt;
• regular liquid dish soap;
• white vinegar (9%);
• paper towels.

Step-by-step cleaning instructions

Turn the dirty frying pan upside down (burnt-on residue most often builds up on the outside) and place it on a flat surface or in the sink.

Generously and evenly sprinkle the stained bottom with baking soda, then add a layer of table salt. They will act as a mild abrasive and cleaning agent.

Pour a little dish soap over the top.

Cover the bottom of the pan tightly with regular paper towels (preferably 2–3 layers), making sure they completely cover the burnt-on area.

Generously soak the paper towels with white vinegar. You will immediately hear fizzing and see foam forming — this happens because the alkaline baking soda reacts with the acid.

Leave the pan like this for exactly 15–20 minutes. During this time, the mixture will break down the hardened layer of grease.

Once the time is up, simply pull away the soaked paper towels — you will see that they have removed most of the grime with them. Any remaining softened residue can easily be washed off under warm water with a regular kitchen sponge.

Important warning

This method is ideal for the outside of any frying pan, as well as uncoated cast-iron and steel cookware.

However, if you need to clean the inside of a delicate Teflon (nonstick) frying pan, do not use salt.

Salt crystals can scratch the sensitive coating, so in this case, use only baking soda, dish soap, and vinegar.