Cleaning a burnt pot

Baking soda is a go-to ingredient for cleaning a burnt pot. The best method involves first boiling vinegar for about 5 minutes. Then take the pot off of the heat and add about 2 tablespoons of baking soda. The mixture will fizz, loosening the stubborn charred bits off of the bottom of the pan. Another suggestion is to soak over-night with a crumpled dish washing tablet crushed through the water. Helen