How to Get Burnt Sugar Off a Pot
Burnt sugar stuck to a pot is an unattractive and unappetizing sight. It is also quite a difficult stain to remove. However, the following methods provide some useful techniques to rid a pot of burnt sugar with no need for special equipment or supplies.
Method 1: Boiling Water
- Fill the pot halfway with water.
- Bring the water to a gentle boil on the stove.
- Let the boiling water continue for at least fifteen minutes.
- Once the water cools down, use a cloth or sponge to scrub off the softened burnt sugar with hot water.
- Rinse the pot with cold water before letting it air-dry.
Method 2: Saturate with Vinegar
- Saturate the area with white vinegar with a towel, washcloth, or sponge covered in vinegar.
- Allow the vinegar to soak for at least twenty minutes.
- Scrub with a scrubbing cloth, gentle scouring pad, or steel wool. Care must be taken not to damage the surface of the pot.
- Rinse with warm water and let it air-dry.
Tips
- Make sure the pot has cooled down properly before attempting to clean it. Hot surfaces can cause injury.
- Add baking soda to the boiling water or vinegar for an extra cleaning kick.
- Pots of stubborn burnt sugar may require multiple treatments to effectively remove the stain.
With either of these methods, burnt sugar should come off easily. Once complete, be sure to thoroughly rinse the pot before using it again.
