How Do You Clean Oil Buildup Off Pots?
Cooking sprays, butter and other oils prevent food from sticking and burning onto pots and pans. Unfortunately, the oil will build up on the pots over time, resulting in a hardened black reside that can be very difficult to remove. This residue frequently occurs on the bottoms and sides of pots, although it can occur on the interiors as well. The key to removing these stains from pots is to use a substance that will soften the hardened oil deposits. Place the oil stained pots and pans into a large trash bag. Carry the bag to an outdoor location. Open the mouth of the bag and pour 1 to 2 cups of pure ammonia into the bag. Try to concentrate the ammonia in the location of the stains. If the stains are inside the pots, pour the ammonia inside the pots. If the stains are on the bottom of the pots pour the ammonia into the bottom of the bag so the pots are sitting in it. Close the mouth of the bag tightly using a twist tie or tape, and place the bag in a sunny location. Allow the bag to sit
