If you've got a burnt pan you need to clean, here's a trick that will get your cookware looking good as new again.

It's everyone's least favourite task - but burnt pans can be cleaned without too much elbow grease. This is the best way to do it according to the GHI experts:

Allow the pan to cool, then fill with water and add a dishwasher tablet or 1tbsp biological washing powder (biological detergent has enzymes that are specifically designed to tackle food-based stains).
Put the pan back on the hob and bring to the boil.
Leave to simmer for around 10min, and the burnt bits will simply lift away, leaving your pan as good as new.
Repeat as necessary, then wash thoroughly as normal. You can also use this method for hob-safe roasting tins, too.

Find out how to clean a burnt pan on the Good Housekeeping website: http://bit.ly/2uQEeEV

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