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Restore Your Wok: Lemon & Baking Soda for Stubborn Blackness.
- •Loosen stubborn grime on your wok with hot water, detergent powder, and salt.
- •Apply a thick paste of baking soda and hot water to burnt marks, leaving it for 20-30 minutes.
- •Combine lemon juice, dishwashing liquid, and baking soda to create a cleaning paste for the blackened exterior.
- •Exercise caution when using aluminum foil as a scrubber to avoid damaging the wok's surface.
- •After cleaning, thoroughly wash and dry the wok; regular cleaning prevents grime buildup.
Key Questions Answered
To loosen heavy grime, boil 3 to 4 glasses of water with detergent powder and a spoonful of salt in a large vessel, then soak the blackened bottom of the wok in this hot mixture for about 15 minutes. Alternatively, you can make a paste using baking soda and hot water, apply it to the affected area, and let it sit for 20 to 30 minutes before gently scrubbing.
You can create a paste-like mixture by combining dishwashing liquid, lemon juice, and baking soda in a bowl, then applying it exclusively to the outer blackened part of the wok. Allow it to sit for some time, gently scrub with a soft scrubber, and rinse thoroughly with water.
When using aluminum foil as a scrubber, avoid scrubbing too hard to prevent damaging the surface of the aluminum wok. It is recommended to test the cleaning method on a small part of the wok first, and entirely avoid harsh scrubbers or abrasive materials if the wok has a special coating.
