Hello MIgarcia7614 :) I have posted a few links below that I hope will help you get the stains OFF your pots and pans :) Good Luck and thanks for using HOMETALK to get solutions to this dilemma :)
From BlueApron.com, here's a "general primer" on how to clean stains from pots and pans.
Here’s How: Clean Your Pans ‘Til They Sparkle
Soaking
The residue from searing steak or baking up mac ‘n cheese will stick to the bottom of your pan like glue. Try and release the bits right away and you’ll undergo an exercise in frustration. An overnight soak will loosen the grime without work on your part, making it easy to scrub away with soap and water in the morning. Add a little bit of soap to the water before you soak.
Heat
The hottest water your hands can tolerate will do wonders for getting dishes sparkingly clean. Get yourself a pair of comfortable, thick, non-leaky rubber gloves and you’ll be able to crank up the heat really high. A bonus is that the hot water evaporates quickly, so your pots and pans will dry off extra quickly after washing.
Strength + Scrubbing = Clean
Use your muscles! If you didn’t get to the gym before dinner, this is your chance to exercise those biceps. Put some energy into washing those dishes! Press hard with your sponge or dish rag: you’ll be surprised what your strength can do. A slightly abrasive surface will certainly help, though. Use the rough side of a sponge, a Brillo pad, a balled-up ball of foil, or a heaping spoonful of baking soda, which can gently wear away at the stains. Be sure to check carefully if your scrubbing is scratching the surface of your pan; if it is, be sure to switch to something softer. (Personal note: Also, don't forget to use salt or baking soda for scrubbing!)
Tricks up Your Sleeve
The right products will get your dishes really clean. You’ll need a soap that really cuts through the grease–Palmolive is a good choice. Barkeepers Friend, on the other hand, is for when you need to whip out the big guns. It’s a serious product, one that will get rust, residue, and build-up off pans you never thought would shine again. Squeezes of fresh lemon can add an extra shine; rinse it off before putting the dishes in the rack.
What type of pots and pans are they? Non-stick, stainless steel, copper, or iron. Depending on the type of pan, is the different way you clean it. Let's know what you want help you with. EJL.
POUR a 20 oz Coca-Cola (more for larger pot) until it completely covers the burnt on or baked on portion. Bring to a rapid boil. Boil for 5-10 minutes & turn off. Cover & cool completely. Wash using a green scrubby (no sponge attached). Another option: Fill the pot or pan above the burnt or baked on portion. Add salt completely covering the portion. Cut up some lemons & add them. Bring to a rapid boil & boil for 20 minutes. Cover & cool completely. Wash using a green scrubby (no sponge attached). If it doesn't clean it completely the 1st time, repeat. I use these methods. :)
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Hello MIgarcia7614 :) I have posted a few links below that I hope will help you get the stains OFF your pots and pans :) Good Luck and thanks for using HOMETALK to get solutions to this dilemma :)
http://cleanmyspace.com/how-to-clean-the-bottom-of-a-pot-or-pan/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzyNqD30vHs
From BlueApron.com, here's a "general primer" on how to clean stains from pots and pans.
Here’s How: Clean Your Pans ‘Til They Sparkle
Soaking
The residue from searing steak or baking up mac ‘n cheese will stick to the bottom of your pan like glue. Try and release the bits right away and you’ll undergo an exercise in frustration. An overnight soak will loosen the grime without work on your part, making it easy to scrub away with soap and water in the morning. Add a little bit of soap to the water before you soak.
Heat
The hottest water your hands can tolerate will do wonders for getting dishes sparkingly clean. Get yourself a pair of comfortable, thick, non-leaky rubber gloves and you’ll be able to crank up the heat really high. A bonus is that the hot water evaporates quickly, so your pots and pans will dry off extra quickly after washing.
Strength + Scrubbing = Clean
Use your muscles! If you didn’t get to the gym before dinner, this is your chance to exercise those biceps. Put some energy into washing those dishes! Press hard with your sponge or dish rag: you’ll be surprised what your strength can do. A slightly abrasive surface will certainly help, though. Use the rough side of a sponge, a Brillo pad, a balled-up ball of foil, or a heaping spoonful of baking soda, which can gently wear away at the stains. Be sure to check carefully if your scrubbing is scratching the surface of your pan; if it is, be sure to switch to something softer. (Personal note: Also, don't forget to use salt or baking soda for scrubbing!)
Tricks up Your Sleeve
The right products will get your dishes really clean. You’ll need a soap that really cuts through the grease–Palmolive is a good choice. Barkeepers Friend, on the other hand, is for when you need to whip out the big guns. It’s a serious product, one that will get rust, residue, and build-up off pans you never thought would shine again. Squeezes of fresh lemon can add an extra shine; rinse it off before putting the dishes in the rack.
What type of pots and pans are they? Non-stick, stainless steel, copper, or iron. Depending on the type of pan, is the different way you clean it. Let's know what you want help you with. EJL.
POUR a 20 oz Coca-Cola (more for larger pot) until it completely covers the burnt on or baked on portion. Bring to a rapid boil. Boil for 5-10 minutes & turn off. Cover & cool completely. Wash using a green scrubby (no sponge attached). Another option: Fill the pot or pan above the burnt or baked on portion. Add salt completely covering the portion. Cut up some lemons & add them. Bring to a rapid boil & boil for 20 minutes. Cover & cool completely. Wash using a green scrubby (no sponge attached). If it doesn't clean it completely the 1st time, repeat. I use these methods. :)
Bar keepers friend works really well!