Super Easy Trick for Cleaning a Burnt Pan

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How to Clean a Burnt Pan

Have you ever cooked something and totally scorched the pan? The burnt remnants seem impossible to clean.

Dryer sheets and dish soap to the rescue!

To make it easier to wipe away the burnt-on grime, follow these simple steps:

1. Fill the pan with hot water.
2. Add a little dish soap and a couple of dryer sheets.
3. Let it sit for an hour and wipe clean with a scrubbing pad.
4. Note: Once you’re done cleaning with the dryer sheet, use soap and water to wash the pan as usual.

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