Learn how to clean burnt pots effectively with these step-by-step instructions.

If you keep your cookware clean and in good shape, it should last a lifetime.

you could absolutely use soap and a sponge on itjust dont soak it in water, she warns.

Burnt saucepan on a wooden background

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Copper

Copperis famously difficult to care for.

Dont forget to finish with your favorite copper polish.

Non-Stick Pans

Byun tries not to use anything too abrasive on non-stick pans.

A little scrubbing sponge to get food bits up is okay, but steel wool is an absolute no.

It will degrade the non-stick finish.