vickimc

Bar Keepers Friend, where you get Comet at the grocery store. It is much better and was recommended when I got stainless pots and pans. works great!! also made need to soak it hot water too.

bjnicholson

Have you tried applying it to the back of son's head?

vickimc

Thanks even better, LOL

iqlt2

boil water and baking soda

lass

Try boiling baking soda in the pan.

galvestonangel

I have mix hot water with a lot of comet in the pan and let it soak all night, in the morning it will come right off.

purplefiend

I use lots of cast iron cookware, so much better IMHO

dublb

Get your son to do the scrubbing! Then he'll remember to use the cast iron on an open flame. NOT a punishment just the natural consequence of action.

Alondra

No, no, not Comet! That makes tiny scratches in your pot that will always attract burned stuff. Boil a little water in the pot, remove from fire and put enough soda in to make a thick paste. Let it sit overnight, then add some more water and boil again. Most of the gunk should float to the top. Whatever's left should come off easily with a Brillo pad.

Woodster

I would try some Barkeepers Friend (Wal-Mart sells it by the Comet). Try using it with some fine steel wool. I usually burn my oatmeal in the a.m., and find that this takes it off the pan the best.