After cooking, do you fill the dirty pot with water? This is a mistake

Pouring water into pots may seem harmless, but it can actually cause damage. It’s better to wait a while after cooking, and here’s why.

It’s not just about washing the pot immediately to avoid the growth of microorganisms in warm water with food remains. The main reason is that filling a hot pot with cold water can lead to thermal shock, damaging the surface. If your old pots seem to wobble on the stove, pouring cold water over them right after cooking could be the culprit.

Metals expand when heated and contract when cooled, and this process should not be disrupted by rapid cooling. This issue is most noticeable with frying pans but also applies to pots. Rapidly cooling heated pots can cause warping, cracking, and uneven heating, leading to burnt or undercooked food.

How to effectively wash dried dishes?

Cleaning glasses and plates after simple meals is easy, but dealing with greasy dishes and stuck-on food residues can be a challenge. Soaking and scrubbing can help, but it’s time-consuming. A surprising solution is using coffee grounds. The grains act like small brushes, effectively removing food residues and grease without damaging the dishes.

Mix the coffee grounds with a little water and washing-up liquid to create a cleaning paste. This gentle mixture can quickly and effectively clean cutlery, plates, pots, and pans without causing any damage.

This article was originally published on Onet Woman.