10 ways to keep your pots and pans clean

To always keep your pots and pans super clean, free from grease from dishes or burnt food, we have 10 ways to use materials you may have at home that will help extend the life of your utensils.1. Alka Seltzer. This remedy will help you clean oven-safe glass kitchen utensils, such as baking dishes. Just fill the container with water, add 6 Alka-Seltzer tablets, and let it sit for 1 hour. Forget about scrubbing; the stains should come off easily.2. Aluminum foil. If you ran out of sponge or the one you have isn't working very well, cut a piece of aluminum foil and crumple it so that the shiny side is on the outside; you can use it to scrub pots with stubborn food stuck on.3. Baking soda. You can use baking soda in your regular liquid soap. With just 2 tablespoons, you will get a more powerful soap. Watch as it easily tackles the grease.4. Mineral water. Mineral water can help when you want to clean cast iron pots and pans with stuck food. Pour a bit of carbonated liquid into the pan while it's still hot. The bubbly soda will prevent the food from sticking too much.5. Cream of tartar. If you add 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar dissolved in 250 milliliters of water, you can make your discolored aluminum pots shiny again. Just bring the mentioned mixture to a boil inside the pot and let it simmer for 10 minutes. You will notice the difference.6. Lemon. Lemon cuts through grease, which is why some commercial dish cleaning products contain lemon extract. But it not only helps to remove grease; you can also use it to polish your pots with a soft cloth.7. Fabric softener. Don't tire yourself out anymore. If you left residue in your pan that seems difficult to clean after cooking, you can do this: fill your pot or pan with water, add a splash of liquid fabric softener, let it soak for an hour, and you can easily clean the residue with a cloth.8. Freezer. If you didn't have time to wash your pots and pans after cooking and left them for a long time with stuck residue, you can put them in the freezer for a couple of hours; when the food freezes, it will be easier to remove from your pots and pans.9. Tomato sauce (ketchup). Ketchup will help you clean copper pots and pans or even decorative pieces made of this material. It will help restore the shine and is also cheaper. Cover the surface of your utensils with a layer, let it sit for 5 to 30 minutes, depending on how dirty they are. Rinse with running water and dry immediately.10. Oven cleaner. If your baking utensils like Pyrex are stained, what you can do is, with the help of rubber gloves, cover the utensils with oven cleaner. Place them in a trash bag that can seal tightly and is sturdy. Open the bag outdoors while keeping your face away from the dangerous fumes. Use kitchen gloves for this and wash the utensils.We hope that all these tips can be useful when cleaning your pots and pans; each one can be used on different occasions according to your needs.Next, we prepared some cooking recipes that we are sure you will love.Chocolate custard.Recipe for chocolate custard that allows you to enjoy not only the great taste of chocolate but also a smooth and creamy texture in your dessert.Crab carbonara pasta.This pasta with a creamy bacon sauce includes crab, shallots, garlic, and red pepper. It's exquisite!Quick sweet potato puree.This sweet potato puree recipe contains no sugar and is a quick side dish for any meat, chicken, or fish. Sweet potatoes are very high in vitamin A and also contain good amounts of potassium.Peach crepes with cream.Try some delicious peach crepes with cream and a touch of sliced almonds; you can make them for breakfast or as a dessert at a special event.Chicken breasts in honey mustard sauce.With 5 ingredients, in addition to chicken breasts, 10 minutes of preparation, and 30 minutes of baking, you have a delicious chicken dish to take straight out of the oven or to enjoy warm. The sauce is good to use in any way.Shrimp skewers.These shrimp skewers are a delicious option ideal for grilling.Fruit terrine.This is a rich dessert made with fruits and gelatin. You can make it in snack form to share with everyone.Grilled fish with achiote.This fish is prepared on the grill and is marinated beforehand with a mixture of spices and achiote, lime juice, and olive oil. It's ideal for shredding and using in fish tacos.Tembleque.Tembleque is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, perfect for sharing with family.