Burnt food won't come off pan - any tips?

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I popped some corn this morning and overheated the oil so some of the corn burnt onto the pan. Just tried to wash it and it won't come off. Any tips to get it off? Fingers crossed as I only have two pans and this is the big one! TIA.

washing detergent and some water and heat gently on the hob is meant to work

Thanks nab. When you say washing detergent, do you mean washing up liquid or washing powder?

And if that doesn't work try some fairy power spray.

Yes I boil the kettle, bung a washing tablet in the pan and let it soak. It gets anyth
ing off.

washing powder for clothes

Yes the washing powder thing works a treat, leave it to soak for a nice long time and then it'll come off easy.

Thankyou everyone, I'll get that soaking once tea's done

Bio rather than non bio works better

I have it soaking now and it's bio so that's good to know!

I use bleach

I boil the pan with a little water and a laundry tablet.. soon gets the stuff off and I have burnt many a pan! I use non bio.

yes use bio wash powder, cuts through anything!

boil cola for a while and leave to stand, have tried it and it works

I was just about to say the same as scaredoflove. Kim and Aggie do this on How Clean Is Your House and pots and pans come out sparkling!

Sorry about this but ... Fiary Poer Spray. There's nothing my FP doesn't seem to tackle. I'm done with home made brews!

I use bleach, too. It lifts it off in no time.

I'm not remotely concerned about the environmental impact, or leaving the planet in a wholesome condition for my grandchildren.

Fuck 'em.

baking powder and water

works like a treat - bubbles and fizzles

i really burnt potatoes and left with no water and it came up sparkly clean

was filty black and burnt all over the bottom