Burnt pan!

[lucca]

I'm sure this has come up before but don't remember the answer. I have foolishly burnt a saucepan (not non-stick) - forgot to turn flame down - now bottom of pan is black. Have soaked and scrubbed (wot an interesting life I lead) - slight improvement only. Any magic tricks please?

[society]

The best way to clean burnt on enamel is to let it soak overnight. Do not scrub pot with anything coarse otherwise the enamel could become scratched.

[Nosha123]

white vinegar - leave to soak overnight!

[scotman]

If it is a proper enamel pan then oven cleaner should do it. I always use 'Oven Mate' for bad situations. This can be had from Lakeland.

[razza]

Boil some rhubarb in it comes up a treat.

[anneasquith]

enamel pot, worth trying to save, were you cooking scrambled eggs ?

[lucca]

Brilliant! Some more ideas. Thank you. Anne - I was just cooking some potatoes, with some carrots/green beans on top in steamer bit - in kitchen all the time while it boiled away merrily, and noticed a funny scorching smell but just didn't twig....

[lucca]

Oh joy! Success in a pan. No rubbish left - slightly discoloured but I can use it again. Thanks again for all replies. Now for that gin.....

[anneasquith]

i love a good ending !