If you’re like me, then you’ve experienced the disappointment of burning your favorite dish on a Calphalon pan. The best cookware is only as good as how well it’s taken care of. In this article, I’ll be sharing some easy and effective ways on how to clean burnt Calphalon pans so that your kitchen stays spick-and-span!
There are many different reasons why the best calphalon cookware gets dirty or discolored. This can happen from using metal utensils that scratch the pan, to using cooking sprays on your Calphalon pans. Regardless of the reason, here are some tips to get your pan back to a sparkly state.
How Do You Clean Burnt Calphalon Pans?
There are many ways to clean burnt Calphalon pans. The methods I list below have worked for me, but it’s important to note that these may not work for everyone as pan cleaning is highly subjective. Below are some ways you can go about cleaning a dirty or non-stick surface of their burned residue
Method 1: Dishwashing Soap with Hand Washing
Cleaning burnt grease from Calphalon pans is easy with dish soap, water and a sponge. Fill the cookware surface with warm water and drop in a squirt of dish soap. Use an old toothbrush or sponge to scrub away at the build up on your cookware surface until it’s clean again. We recommend that you let the Calphalon pans soak in the dish soap solution for a while to really break down the burnt food.
Method 2: Vinegar and Scrubbing Pad
To get rid of burnt residue, fill the pan with water and add 1/2 cup vinegar. Bring it to a boil then reduce the heat to simmer for 10 minutes. The acid in the vinegar helps dissolve food particles that have become stuck on your pan while boiling. Let it cool before scrubbing away at any remaining gunk left behind using a scrubber pad or old toothbrush.
Method 3: Baking Soda Solution
You can also usea a baking soda mixture to get rid of burnt residue. To make the baking soda solution, fill a pot with enough water to cover your pan and add 2 tablespoons of baking soda. Bring it to a boil then reduce the heat to simmer for 10 minutes. Use either a dish cloth or sponge (with no scrubbing pad) soaked in the solution to wipe away any remaining food particles stuck on your pan.
Method 4: Cream of Tartar
If you’re not too keen on using baking soda, you can also use cream of tartar as a solution. Add 1/2 cup of cream of tartar to 4 cups water and bring it to a boil before reducing the heat to simmer for 10 minutes. Once cooled, scrub away any remaining food particles with your sponge or dish cloth.
Method 5: Bleach Solution
If none of these methods have worked for you yet, there’s always bleach! Bleach is a powerful cleaning solution and can help with almost anything, so why not give it a try? To make this solution, mix 1/2 cup of bleach with 2 cups water. Scrub away any food particles or grease on your pan and then wash the pan in the sink with soap and hot water to get rid of all the residue from the bleach!
Method 6: Oil Solution
If you’re feeling adventurous, there’s always an oil solution! Add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil to 1 quart of warm water before soaking your pan for 10 minutes. Then , scrub with a dish brush and rinse. This is the perfect solution for any stubborn food that has burned onto your pan!
Method 7: Salt and Lemon Juice
Mix 1 tablespoon of salt with the juice from half a lemon in 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil and then allow it to cool for 5 minutes before soaking your pan. Then, rinse the salt off and use soap and hot water to get rid of any remaining residue!
Method 8: Dishwasher
This is perfect if you have stubborn stains that are just not going away no matter what you do. Fill up your dishwasher with water, place your pan on the top rack, and then start your dishwasher. The dishwasher should remove the stain on your pan in a few cycles.
Method 9: Dishwashing Soap and Vinegar
Start by Combining one cup of vinegar with two tablespoons of dishwashing liquid in your pot or sink. Fill it up with water until you’ve reached 2 gallons, then boil this mixture for 10 minutes before adding the burnt pan to soak for at least an hour. Afterward, use hot soapy water to get rid of any remaining residue!
Method 10: Barkeepers Friend
This solution is best for removing stains that have already dried. Add a quarter cup of Barkeepers Friend to your pot or sink, then fill it up with hot water until you’ve reached 2 gallons. Boil this mixture for 10 minutes before adding the burnt pan to soak for at least an hour. Afterward, use hot soapy water to get rid of any remaining residue!
How Do You Clean Burnt Hard Anodized Calphalon Pans?
Cleaning burnt hard anodized Calphalon pans is slightly different, we recommend using a different technique in comparison to the other Calphalon pans. The best way to clean a burnt hard anodized pan is by using a scrubber and dish soap, in order to remove any excess food particles. Once the burn has been cleaned off, soak the pan in hot water for at least 10 minutes before drying it with a clean towel.
However you can also use the following method
Copper cleaner
This solution is best for removing stains that have already dried. Add a quarter cup of copper cleaner to your pot or sink, then fill it up with hot water until you’ve reached 2 gallons. Boil this mixture for 10 minutes before adding the burnt pan to soak for at least an hour. Afterward, use hot soapy water to get rid of any remaining residue!
How Do You Make Calphalon Pans Look New?
There are many methods to clean and maintain a Calphalon pan. The best way is by using Bar Keepers Friend to remove any burnt or leftover food particles, this will make your Calphalon pans look as good as new! Bar Keepers Friend is highly recommend by many people, including cooks, chefs and professional housekeepers.
Some people are too lazy to clean the Calphalon pans that they use, which is why we recommend cleaning the pan right after you’re done cooking! Cleaning up while your food is still hot will make it easier to remove any burnt particles on the bottom of your pan.
How Can I Clean a Badly Burnt Saucepan?
If you have a badly burnt saucepan, it’s important to remove the burnt food with hot water and baking soda. You’ll need to scrub off any of the stuck-on pieces until they’re gone. This will also help soften up any other bits that are left on your pan.
Conclusion:
Cleaning a burnt Calphalon pan doesn’t need to be difficult-all you need are some household items and a bit of free time. Depending on how severe the burnt pan is, and what material the pan is you may need to use more than one of these methods to achieve the desired results.
Some pans like Calphalon stainless steel and cast iron are harder to clean due to their stick prone surfaces. Whilst hard anodized aluminum is the easiest to clean.
Remember that taking care of your cookware will not only preserve its quality but also extend its lifespan!
I hope this article has been helpful for all those who want to clean their Calphalon pans in an easy way!
