How can I remove mold stains from a pan?
A few weeks ago I made some homemade bread pudding. We had a few servings of it, the weather got hot and humid, and I soon learned that mold really likes bread pudding too. The pan is a stoneware pan.
I rolled up my sleeves, got some really hot water, and scoured it as best as I could but it still has dark spots and a moldy "funk" to it. I don't really want to use it like this. Is there a way that I can clean this pan or is it a lost cause?
Best Answer
I use bleach to remove mold and mildew stains from my bathroom and while the process would be gross, I would think that once thoroughly washed the bleach wouldn't cause any harmful effects to the pan or to future snacking humans.
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Can you reuse a pan that had mold?
The mold is growing in the food, not the metal of the pots and pans, so all you have to do is clean out the moldy food. The pots will be fine. If you have too many pots or some of them are in bad condition to start with, perhaps you might want to throw some of them out and only keep a few really good ones.How do you remove mold from pans?
Thoroughly wash metal pans, ceramic dishes and utensils (including can openers) with hot soap and water. Rinse and then sanitize them by boiling in clean water or immersing them for 15 minutes in a diluted bleach solution (1 tablespoon of unscented, liquid chlorine bleach per 1 gallon of drinking water).Can you wash mold off a pan?
Get the bulk moldy glop out and wash with water and soap, then rinse. Fill with Water and chlorine bleach, and a nice long soak (overnight, or even a few days) would be one further component of a through cleaning.Can mold stains be removed?
Brush off mildew out of doors. Apply detergent to stain and launder. If stain remains, soak for 10 to 15 minutes in a solution of 1/4 cup chlorine bleach (if safe for fabric) or sodium perborate bleach and 3/4 cup water. An alternative to bleach is to treat with salt and lemon juice and dry in direct sunlight.How to Clean Bottom of Pan with Baking Soda and Vinegar!
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Answer 2
I've used Milton sterilizing fluid for jobs like this - especially tea stains in mugs and even turmeric.
Answer 3
I've had that happen a couple of times. I read that you can boil water and vinegar in a pot to get some of those dark spots loose and easier to clean. Stoneware gets seasoned with use so if you use too harsh of cleaning chemicals food for the next few meals may stick more than usual. If your pan/pot is not something you can put over a direct flame then I would fill it with water & white vinegar and put it in the oven at 200+ for a while. Just keep an eye on it so that the water doesn't evaporate below the stain. Edit: On my non-porous cookware I use bar keepers friend and it does great. It's mildly acidic.
Answer 4
Bleach does not kill mold. It just bleaches it white and eventually comes back. Borax kills mold and it never comes back!
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