Got a stainless-steel pan covered in black burnt-on grease and stubborn food residue? Before you give up on it, try this simple homemade cleaning mix.

This DIY cleaner combines Coca-Cola, toothpaste, dish soap, and baking soda into a foamy mixture that can help loosen greasy buildup and make scrubbing easier.

What You’ll Need

• 1 small bottle of Coca-Cola
• 1–2 tablespoons toothpaste
• 2 tablespoons liquid dish soap
• 1 tablespoon baking soda
• 1 spray bottle
• 1 kitchen sponge
• Warm running water

Step 1: Add Toothpaste to the Coca-Cola

Open the Coca-Cola bottle and squeeze a generous amount of toothpaste directly inside.

Close the bottle tightly and shake it carefully for several seconds.

The mixture may foam slightly, so open the bottle slowly afterward.

Step 2: Add Dish Soap

Pour the Coca-Cola and toothpaste mixture into a large measuring jug or bowl.

Add around 2 tablespoons of liquid dish soap.

Stir gently until combined.

Step 3: Add Baking Soda

Add 1 tablespoon of baking soda.

The mixture may fizz slightly.

Stir slowly until everything is evenly mixed.

Avoid overfilling the container because the mixture can foam.

Step 4: Transfer to a Spray Bottle

Use a funnel to pour the cleaning mixture into a clean spray bottle.

Attach the spray nozzle securely.

Your homemade cleaner is now ready to use.

Step 5: Spray the Burnt Pan

Place the burnt stainless-steel pan in the sink.

Spray the mixture generously over the blackened, greasy areas.

Let it sit briefly so the cleaner can soak into the residue.

Step 6: Scrub the Burnt Areas

Use a kitchen sponge to scrub the pan in circular motions.

Focus on the darkest areas with the most burnt-on buildup.

As you scrub, the foam may turn brown or gray as dirt and grease loosen from the surface.

For very stubborn residue, you may need to repeat the process or let the mixture sit a little longer before scrubbing again.

Step 7: Rinse Thoroughly

Rinse the pan under plenty of clean running water.

Continue rinsing until all cleaner, foam, and loosened residue are completely removed.

Wash the pan again with regular dish soap before using it for cooking.

Important Safety Tips

Never mix household cleaning products unless you know they are compatible.

Use this mixture only on suitable cookware surfaces and test a small area first.

Avoid using abrasive scrubbers on delicate or coated pans.

Do not use this method on nonstick cookware unless the manufacturer allows it.

Always rinse food-contact surfaces very thoroughly before using them again.

Quick Recipe

Coca-Cola + toothpaste + dish soap + baking soda

Shake → mix → pour into spray bottle → spray the burnt pan → scrub → rinse thoroughly.

That’s it! 🍳✨

A simple DIY cleaning idea for tackling stubborn kitchen messes.

💾 Save this recipe for your next cleaning day, and share it with someone who has a burnt pan hiding in the sink!

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