
Nearly all the major gunk should lift off effortlessly when it is hosed. Step 3: Drain and Rinseĭrain the pan and spray out with a hose. Allow the pan to soak up to a day, depending on how dirty the pan is.

Now you can walk away and let the diluted vinegar do its thing. If you do not premix, the unmixed vinegar can find its way into in hard to reach places like flues and drain manifolds where it will be impossible for you to properly mix with the water. Vinegar is a light acid that could damage welds over time, especially if it is not properly mixed and diluted with water. WARNING: NEVER pour 100% vinegar directly into your pan. Premix a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water and fill your pans with it.

However, there are also more natural approaches to cleaning your pan and you won’t have to go any farther than the grocery store to get the necessary ingredients. There are many commercial pan cleaners on the market and many people have had great results from them.
