CausesBlacking of sacred potsand methods to whiten them
Sacred or iron pots are popular cookware that used to be common in many kitchens. But because they turn black and are hard to clean, fewer people use them now. If you love cooking with these pots and want to keep them clean, check out this helpful guide fromSelMagzWe explain why these pots turn black and how to restore their whiteness.
Why do sacred pots turn black?
Blacking occurs inside sacred pots due to boiling water, cooking beans or rice, and outside due to exposure to fire or high heat, resulting in steam, oil, and dirt buildup turning the surface black.
How to whiten sacred or iron pots?
Here are ways to clean and whiten sacred pots effectively:
Whitening sacred pots using cleaning solutions
If your sacred pot is only lightly black, you can restore its shine with warm water and dish soap. Mix them, leave for 5 minutes, then scrub with a scouring pad or brush to clean thoroughly.
Whitening sacred pots with baking soda
Four tablespoonsBaking sodaMix 4 tablespoons of baking soda with half a cup of water, pour into the blackened pot, boil it, then turn off the heat and scrub with a brush or steel wool to whiten.
Whitening burnt sacred pots with lemon
To whiten burnt pots, coat the surface generously with baking soda, cut a lemon in half, and scrub the interior using the lemon’s flesh side and baking soda paste until shiny.Food residuesApply plenty of baking soda on food particles and residues. Use a lemon half to scrub the inside and shine the surface thoroughly.
Whitening sacred pots with vinegar
Put some baking soda in the blackened pot, then add a little vinegar.Let it sit briefly, then scrub the pot with a rough sponge or steel wool to clean.Whitening sacred pots with hydrogen peroxide
Pour baking soda into the blackened pot, add a bit of hydrogen peroxide, let sit for a few minutes, then scrub thoroughly with a rough sponge or steel wool.
Whitening sacred pots with soap
Spread soap on a steel scrubber and scrub the pot to make it shine. Wash with a sponge and dish soap, then rinse thoroughly to remove any odor.
Whitening sacred pots with gas cleanerUse a gas cleaner on black spots, leave for 30 minutes, then wash thoroughly.How to prevent sacred or iron pots from turning black?
To keep sacred pots from blackening, add a few drops of lemon juice or vinegar when cooking rice, soup, or stew. This helps prevent darkening.
Avoid putting sacred pots directly on flames or dirty, greasy stove surfaces.
Coat the bottom and sides of the sacred pot with dish soap to prevent blackening.
- Maintain a clean, low flame on your stove to prevent the outside of the sacred pot from turning black.
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