Put a thick layer of ketchup on the pot and leave it overnight. They should patent this trick

Burnt ones are the nightmare of many housewives. Sometimes we try our hardest to clean them, but our efforts are in vain. While store-bought preparations cannot deal with the problem, try another, rather unusual method known to few people. You’ll need… ketchup.

How to clean a burnt pot with ketchup? The trick is simple and reliable

If you want to clean burnt pots, first remove the ketchup from the cupboard or other place where you keep it. The inconspicuous product contains food-grade vinegar, which is effective in cleaning various types of surfaces. Just apply a thick layer of the product on a sponge and scrub the burnt spots on the pots. Then leave the ketchup on the surface overnight and in the morning get rid of any burnt residue by scrubbing it again. Finally, wash the pot with water and dishwashing liquid, and there will be no trace of any unsightly dirt. In many cases, the dirt will come off on its own, even without strenuous rubbing.

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What can be cleaned with ketchup? Not only pots, but also other things

Due to its properties, ketchup is suitable not only for cleaning pots, but also other types of surfaces. What to use it for?

1. Silver jewelry. Spread the ketchup, avoiding expensive decorative stones, then wash the product with clean water and polish it.
2. Bathroom faucets. Rub in the ketchup, scrub with the soft side of the sponge and wash off with lukewarm water. There will be no trace of scale deposits and stains.
3. Brass decorations. You can use ketchup, for example, to clean valuable candlesticks and other items made of this material that you have at home.
4. Dull sink. Scrub it with a sponge and ketchup, and then wash it off with warm water. Unsightly matting will disappear.

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