First, don’t do what I did last Tuesday. Don’t grab a steel wool pad and start scrubbing like you’re polishing a stubborn stain off your soul. All you’ll get is a sore arm and a pot that now has a permanent “distressed” look.
Scrubbing a hot, thick layer of carbon is like trying to remove gum from carpet with a toothbrush—it’s just sad and ineffective. Instead, walk away. Really. Make a cup of tea, binge-watch one episode of your favorite show. You need to let that pot cool down completely.
Why? Because heat is what glued that burnt mess to the metal. Letting it cool is the first act of wisdom in this little drama. Your future self will thank you.
