Love this tip from this month’s issue of Real Simple:
If you’re out of steel wool but have a pan with all sorts of terrible things stuck to it, fill it with water and add 1/4 cup baking soda.
Simmer until almost no liquid is left – a chalky film should coat the bottom and sides.
Wipe the skillet clean with a sponge (above), and then wash with soap and hot water.
