- By Bornika Das
- Sat, 17 Jan 2026 03:00 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
DIY Hacks To Clean Burnt Pressure Cooker: Oftentimes, most people have faced the trouble of burning the pressure cooker while cooking their favourite pulao or dal, rice or vegetables. A slight distraction can make the base of the cooker turn black. Not only does it look ugly, but it imparts an unpleasant flavour to the subsequent dishes. The soot and residue that collect are often so stubborn that regular scrubbers or dishwashers don’t work. Thus, people opt for toxic cleaners that can damage the lining of the cookware. No need to worry as we are here to provide you solution.
With simple yet genius DIY hacks, you can easily clean the burn marks of the burnt pressure cooker in less than 10 minutes. There’s no need for expensive cleaners but everyday kitchen ingredients to clean a burnt pressure cooker. Take a look:
How To Get Rid Of Burns From A Pressure Cooker?
Baking Soda And Lemon
Sprinkle some baking soda on the burnt surface of the pressure cooker and rub half the lemon or squeeze the lemon juice. Allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes before lightly scrubbing it.
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Dishwashing Liquid And Hot Water
To clean the burn marks of the pressure cooker, put hot water and add a few drops of dishwashing liquid into it. Let it soak for 10-15 minutes. Then scrub gently using a regular scrubber.
Salt And Potato
Both salt and potatoes are staples of the Indian kitchen. Cut a potato in half, coat it in coarse salt and scrub away the burn marks of the cooker. Rinse with clean water and dry to get back the shine.
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Vinegar And Water Solution
To get rid of the burns from the cooker and the smell associated with it, make a solution of ½ cup of vinegar and 1 cup of water and add it to the cooker. Heat it on a low flame for a few minutes. Cool it and then scrub off gently.
With the homemade tips, you can easily clean the burn marks from the pressure cooker in under 10 minutes. There’s no need to do tedious scrubbing or use harsh chemicals for cleaning; these DIY hacks with kitchen ingredients are affordable and come with zero side-effects.




