In the last article we talked about washing your Mamù grill or yours Non-stick pan. We've explained the dos and don'ts, and we promised you some natural methods. Well, we're here because we're not the type to go back on our word, so here are some natural methods for cleaning your grill pan.
The secret to dissolving food residue is hire the Trinity cleaning with natural methods in the kitchen: salt, vinegar, lemon .
How to clean grill pans and non-stick pans with salt:
- Wipe away the grease with the paper towel, as you should have learned to do by now.
- Pour a mixture of salt and water (more salt, less water) over the grill, making sure it covers the entire grill.
- Wait a couple of minutes for the mixture to take effect.
- Rinse everything off, and only then move on to washing the grill with your trusted detergent.
How to clean nonstick grill pans and skillets with vinegar and lemon:
Here too, you'll need to prepare a mixture of water and vinegar. Decide how much vinegar and water you want to use: the mixture should be thick enough to work on a very dirty grill. As before, let it sit for at least a couple of minutes and then proceed with washing.
Lemon, on the other hand, is the most natural method for cleaning dishes, as well as the best degreaser. With lemon, you can indulge in rubbing a slice or wedge directly on the grill, varying the strength depending on the dirt. Then, move on to washing.
Whatever your method of removing grease from your grill pan or non-stick pan Always remember to rinse off any salt, vinegar, or lemon residue . Like grease, their lingering on the grill can make the food cooked later toxic.
Removing stubborn grease and food residue: the hard way
Do you think your kitchen problem is so serious that your pan is irremediably doomed? Not necessarily, there are always nuclear solutions. Of course, these methods don't guarantee that your grill pan or nonstick pan will return to its factory-fresh condition, but if you really want to give it a last-ditch effort, here we are. ( We're exaggerating deliberately to make you understand that if you end up having to use these methods, it might be time to never return to the stove again .)
The least invasive atomic technique involves using the famous napkin, this time soaked in oil. Gently rub it over the most encrusted areas of the grill. This should help dissolve the grease without affecting the grill's nonstick properties.
Another more aggressive technique is to use a kitchen brush, perhaps with nylon bristles (soft, so as not to scratch or damage the non-stick grill). Always use it gently. without applying too much pressure otherwise the damage will be irreparable .
In the end, The weapon of mass destruction , silicone objects: you can use them to clean the grill, but always do so with caution and without applying too much pressure. After this, however, there's no going back. If you get to this point, either have someone else cook or at least make sure you're cooking with a Mamù grill, which is truly non-stick.
