You're cleaning your saucepans wrong! Experts reveal simple method

"Their results suggest that, if you've had a cooking nightmare, your best option is a dishwasher tablet. According to Which? this method will help you achieve a 'sparkling saucepan' with 'relatively little elbow grease.' For the study, Which? tested four popular hand-washing options, although it points out that many non-stick saucepans can simply go in the dishwasher."

"Start by filling the saucepan with enough water to cover the burnt bits, before adding a dishwasher tablet. Put the pan back onto a medium heat and let the water simmer for 10 minutes. Rinse out and wipe away any residue with a soft sponge, before washing as normal."

"While this technique is effective, Which? points out that using a whole dishwasher tablet for a single dirty pan isn't good for the planet - or your wallet. 'We'd recommend using this method only as a last resort,' the consumer champion explained."

Which? tested multiple cleaning methods to find the most effective way to remove burnt food from saucepans. The team scorched baked beans onto pans and tested baking soda, lemon juice, dishwasher tablets, and dryer sheets. Dishwasher tablets proved most effective, producing sparkling results with minimal elbow grease. The recommended method involves filling the pan with water to cover burnt bits, adding a dishwasher tablet, simmering on medium heat for ten minutes, then rinsing and wiping with a soft sponge. However, Which? advises using this technique only as a last resort due to environmental and financial concerns about using whole tablets for single pans. For non-stick saucepans, hand washing is recommended over dishwashers to preserve non-stick coatings.

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