How to remove thick oil stains from iron pot

How to remove thick oil stains in iron pots: a summary of the most popular cleaning methods on the Internet

Recently, the topic of kitchen cleaning has continued to heat up on social platforms, especially the problem of cleaning heavy oil stains from iron pots, which has triggered widespread discussion. This article compiles 8 effective cleaning solutions that have been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days, and provides you with practical guidance based on experimental data.

1. Comparison of the effects of popular cleaning methods

2. Actual test of Douyin’s popular method

Recently, Douyin has more than 500,000 likes"Three-in-one Cleansing Method"The measured results are remarkable:

1. Add water to the pot to cover the oil, and add 5 slices of lemon
2. After boiling, add half a bowl of white vinegar
3. Turn off the heat and sprinkle in baking soda powder
4. Leave to cool and then scrub

3. Analysis of scientific principles

4. Precautions

1.Avoid steel wool balls: Will damage the anti-rust layer of iron pots
2.Dry in time: After cleaning, it needs to be dried over low heat to prevent rust.
3.Oil pollution classification treatment:
- Mild oil stains: salt + hot water
- For moderate oil stains: apply baking soda paste to cover
- Severe oil stains: white vinegar boiling method

5. Collection of innovative methods from netizens

Shared by Xiaohongshu user@cleaningmaster"Steam Softening Method"Obtained 32,000 collections:
Place the pot upside down on the steamer and steam it for 20 minutes. Use a bamboo spatula to easily scrape off the grease. Weibo topics# Iron Pot Rebirth Technique#Next, the tea residue rubbing method recommended by user @老客婆 is also quite creative.

6. Maintenance suggestions

1. Deep cleaning no more than 2 times a month
2. After cleaning, apply a thin layer of cooking oil for maintenance.
3. Stubborn stains are recommended to be treated in stages.
4. Moisten the new pot with fat before using it for the first time.

Based on Zhihu laboratory data, used in combinationPhysical friction + chemical decompositionThe method has the best effect, and the cleaning efficiency is increased by more than 40% compared to a single method. It is recommended to choose the corresponding solution according to the degree of oil pollution. Regular maintenance can extend the service life of the iron pot.