How to quickly clean hard-to-reach places on the glass lid of a pot or pan?

Some models of lids for frying pans and pots have hard-to-reach places - a metal lining and a steam hole. Over time, grease and plaque accumulate in them, which cannot be removed with a regular sponge.

How to clean the lids?

It is best to trust the dishwasher to clean the lids. Glass products withstand automatic washing very well. Jets of hot water penetrate wherever possible and effectively remove plaque and grease in hard-to-reach places. But not everyone has a dishwasher.

Manual cleaning of hard-to-reach places in the glass lid is carried out in two stages:

1. Softening contamination.
2. Mechanical removal.

How to soften grease and dirt?

Old fat becomes hard and firmly eats into the surface. Therefore, the first thing you need to do is soften it. For this you can use:

• Hydrogen peroxide. 3% peroxide should be poured under the rim of the lid and left for 10 minutes. The solution corrodes organic compounds, including plaque and grease. The steam hole can be cleaned using soaked cotton wool.
• Laundry soap and soda. They contain a lot of alkali, which copes well with fatty deposits. Place the lids in a large saucepan, add 5 tbsp. spoons of baking soda, 1 tbsp. a spoonful of laundry soap, 5 liters of water and boil over low heat for 15 minutes.
• Dish detergent and boiling water. Dishwashing detergents do a great job of softening old grease. It is enough just to use hotter water and increase the exposure time. Soak the glass lid of a frying pan or saucepan in boiling water with the addition of 1 tbsp. spoons of detergent. When the water has cooled, the product can be cleaned of fat in one motion.

Second stage: cleaning plaque from cracks and holes

After softening deposits in hard-to-reach places, removing them will not be difficult. Sprinkle the lid with baking soda. Use a tool that will reach into holes and crevices:

• Old toothbrush. Experienced housewives never throw it away, but transfer it to the kitchen. The mini brush does an excellent job of cleaning the space under the metal rim and other “difficult” places.
• Rag and knife. You need to wrap the edge of a strong knife with a rag, insert it under the rim and draw it 2-3 times around the circumference. All dirt will remain on the rag.
• Wooden skewer for kebabs. If you are afraid of scratching the surface with a metal knife, you can use a sharpened wooden stick instead.

Upon completion of the cleaning procedure, the lid remains to be rinsed and dried.

Brown plaque not only worsens the appearance of the lids, but also contains harmful substances. When cooked, they end up in food. Therefore, we need to fight it. The fastest way to clean hard-to-reach places is with hydrogen peroxide and a knife and rags. Fill the area under the rim with hydrogen peroxide and after 10 minutes, clean off the dirt with a knife wrapped in a cloth. All this will take you no more than 15 minutes.