3 Ways to Clean a Le Creuset Dutch Oven

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  • Burnt food or stains on your beloved Dutch oven are no match for Vivian Chan's cleaning tricks. đŸ§œ Head over to our blog for more details, too!
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Komentáƙe • 49

  • @stephaniegifford2020
    @stephaniegifford2020 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +1

    Thank you so much. My husband burnt the bottom of my le Creuset pan thanks to you it’s clean.

  • @theresamay9481
    @theresamay9481 Pƙed rokem +20

    I inherited my turquoise oval Le Creuset dutch oven from my stepfather, who had it before he and my Mom started dating in 1972. I used these cleaning techniques and it looks good - definitely not like new but just fine. Its working great after 50 years!! How many pans last that long? Thanks for offering these cleaning tips

  • @votethemout8150
    @votethemout8150 Pƙed 2 lety +5

    The baking soda/ water then boil worked so well! I really didn't think it would but wow! My pan wasn't too bad but had some baked on stains that wouldn't budge. After trying this technique it looks like new!!!

  • @stjohnbaby
    @stjohnbaby Pƙed rokem

    Thankyou so much for cleaning the outside,that's what I was having trouble with.Going to try the baking soda,peroxide!

  • @lorenadom5761
    @lorenadom5761 Pƙed 2 lety +9

    For stains and burnt food I just throw a dishwasher pod with hot water and let it sit overnight and it’s magic

  • @Rollwithit699
    @Rollwithit699 Pƙed 2 lety +16

    My beautiful le creuset Dutch oven often gets stained and darkened. I've tried soaking it with baking soda and water, then scrubbing, didn't work. Tried simmering it with same mixture and scrubbing..no better. Tried baking soda and vinegar with simmering, then scrubbing..nope. Used Barkeeper's Friend (VERY toxic to skin..use gloves.. and don't breathe it in!)..better, not great.
    Heard on CZcams to use bleach and let it sit for an hour and YES! It looked brand new without scrubbing! Make sure to pour out bleach and thoroughly wash pot with soapy hot water.

    • @Pattymelt415
      @Pattymelt415 Pƙed rokem

      Did you use hot water???

    • @Rollwithit699
      @Rollwithit699 Pƙed rokem +1

      @@Pattymelt415 Nope, just warm water with bleach, sitting and soaking. Didn't have it on stove with heat at all; I actually don't think doing that would be good (wouldn't want to breathe hot bleach fumes).
      I think I just set it on my washing machine away from kitchen where I wouldn't smell the bleach while it was soaking.
      It came out looking brand new. Make sure to pour out bleach water, then wash with warm/hot soapy water to remove all bleach before use, of course.
      Hope you get same results! 😉

    • @LGAussie
      @LGAussie Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

      @@Rollwithit699
      Just put the lid on next time and u won’t smell the bleach. My Mother always used bleach for pot or cup stain, counter stains too. She just let it sit too. All stains come out. I’m going to do it on my Le crueset because I didn’t think to try it on that cause the surface gloss has worn away. Is it still good to use if the surface gloss is worn away?

  • @Mestaliving85
    @Mestaliving85 Pƙed 7 měsĂ­ci +1

    Ive alway used sos and dawn, I've had mine for 10 years.

  • @balot1976
    @balot1976 Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    What size is that?

  • @joefloriani8328
    @joefloriani8328 Pƙed rokem +1

    It works -

  • @waynethebarber1095
    @waynethebarber1095 Pƙed 2 lety

    This did not work for me...
    Care to give it a try on mine?

  • @OliviaFerguson
    @OliviaFerguson Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci +1

    What strength should the hydrogen peroxide be?

  • @healthytips2424
    @healthytips2424 Pƙed rokem +3

    Could you use easy off heavy duty to clean the pot?

  • @melissabkuennen7070
    @melissabkuennen7070 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

    I've had my beautiful and trusty white dutch oven just like hers (since 1971!) and have never had a problem cleaning it. But it got heated in an oven for 30 minutes and there is a dark brown stain on all the surfaces that just does not come out with scrubbing (have always soaked it and used Bon ami) - can't soak the sides in bleach. What is another option?

    • @robotsongs
      @robotsongs Pƙed 2 měsĂ­ci

      Yellow cap Easy Off.
      Use gloves, spray it in a garbage bag and let it sit over night in the sealed bag. Come back the next morning and use water and a sponge and you're good.

  • @roxb3590
    @roxb3590 Pƙed rokem +1

    I have used the powder you recommended, Barkeepers, and it totally removed the shine of the bottom. It is now very rough and lost it’s shine. I regret so much watching your video.

  • @theresamay9481
    @theresamay9481 Pƙed rokem

    Help! I accidentally used Bar Keepers Friend on the OUTSIDE of the dutch oven. Now it looks matte and terrible. Any ideas on how to fix this? The first time I used these techniques it worked beautifully but I'm afraid I ruined it. No luck Goggling the info so far

    • @Alex-mp8ro
      @Alex-mp8ro Pƙed rokem

      That is what she used in the video.

  • @suzannetaylor6285
    @suzannetaylor6285 Pƙed 2 lety

    Thoughts on oven cleaner? I have seen some impressive results!

    • @lecreusetUS
      @lecreusetUS  Pƙed 2 lety

      Hi! We have not tested that product, and therefore cannot speak to its efficacy or safety. Our recommended cleaning methods are shown in this video, and additional information is available on our website: www.lecreuset.com/blog/how-to-clean-your-dutch-oven.html. Thank you for reaching out!

    • @Jacksirrom
      @Jacksirrom Pƙed 2 lety +2

      @@lecreusetUS Internationally famous, 100 year old manufacturer of "French ovens" hasn't tested oven cleaner?

  • @purplestarowl89
    @purplestarowl89 Pƙed 2 lety

    👍

  • @peterdongara2639
    @peterdongara2639 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I love the cooking performance of the oven we had but the ceramic coating started to come off in the center of the bottom of the pot after about ten years....is there a warranty after that length of time?

    • @lecreusetUS
      @lecreusetUS  Pƙed 2 lety +2

      Hi there, we're so sorry to hear about this. If you're in the US, please visit this page for info about submitting a warranty claim: www.lecreuset.com/warranty.html. If you're outside the US, please visit the Le Creuset website for your location, and submit a claim there. Please note that we are currently experiencing some delays and are working as quickly as possible to address all concerns. Thank you!

    • @c.w.6318
      @c.w.6318 Pƙed 2 lety +1

      Hello, your enamel is not ceramic. If it were that would mean that clay was slathered over cast iron, then fired in a kiln, and then glaze fired in a kiln. None of that happened in the making of your vessel; instead, an enamel with tiny, tiny glass shards was sprayed, and into your pot. Then that spray was fired in an oven, melted, and cooled. The resolve was a hard smooth surface.

    • @acommenter5184
      @acommenter5184 Pƙed 2 lety +6

      @@c.w.6318 You are correct. I'm sure the original poster will feel gratified that you took the time to educate him - maybe that knowledge will even put the missing enamel back on his dutch oven...

    • @blackdirtlover
      @blackdirtlover Pƙed rokem

      @@lecreusetUS o

    • @LGAussie
      @LGAussie Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

      That’s what I’m wondering too. I googled it, but didn’t have time yet to read the lengthy warranty.

  • @Pattymelt415
    @Pattymelt415 Pƙed rokem

    Didn't work for me. Will try other options.

  • @lightninlarry8936
    @lightninlarry8936 Pƙed rokem

    How much baking soda went with the hydrogen peroxide?

    • @LGAussie
      @LGAussie Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

      Try bleach water, let sit overnight.

  • @dborlando
    @dborlando Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +1

    The first demos that she does were helpful and impressive. But the 3rd demo where she’s focused on cleaning the exterior is the reason I wanted to see this video. She shows you what to do and then goes back for a repeat cleaning (understandable). But then she says this will look as good as new, before she puts it down and hides it behind the white pot! You can tell that the red one does not look anywhere as good as new
 this is discouraging!

  • @onebadhawk
    @onebadhawk Pƙed 2 lety +1

    I have a Le Creuset Enameled dutch oven mine is a "Doufeu" among many other Le Creuset pieces.. My dutch oven looks like the one in her hands, all stained and brown.. Looks exactly like hers.. I tried everything, including "Bar Keepers Friend".. nothing works.. Mine is still stained, brown, and no longer is sas easy to clean as it used to be.. I've contacted Le Creuset.. They've graciously said they will replace it.. They don't make mine anymore. They now make a standard oval dutch oven.. I'd rather my Doufeu.. But I'm concerned mine, the interior finish has been damaged by repeated serious cleaning efforts.. I've never put anything abrasive in it, scour pad.. But I have used oven cleaner.. I most certainly tried what she did and it didn't work at all on mine.. I guess the interior is damaged.. .... I'm just going to return mine and take the new one..

    • @LGAussie
      @LGAussie Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

      Do they warranty a new one, cause mine is like hers too. Their enamel doesn’t seem to withhold too long on the inner surface. Which department did u contact for a new one?

    • @LGAussie
      @LGAussie Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

      Someone said to use bleach water and let it sit overnight. Apparently all the stains come out.

  • @c.w.6318
    @c.w.6318 Pƙed 2 lety +1

    Hello, I'm a LC newbie, informed where cleaning and care, heating and cooking is important. While I haven't needed to use baking soda, I'm not sure I would. If it is a gentle abrasive, that would go against the recommendations published by Le Creuset. They recommend using only hot soapy water, sponges, or vinyl brushes to scrub these enameled vessels with. Also, the "non-abrasive" sponges, are abrasive. For instance, Scott sponges are advertised as "non-abrasive", but are stiffened with an aluminum substance. Aluminum would be very abrasive on these enameled surfaces. On the other hand, Miss Chan has demonstrated the cleaning ability of these alleged non abrasive chemicals and sponges. Maybe she is right.

    • @DeathByLego
      @DeathByLego Pƙed rokem +3

      Normally I’d absolutely agree, however LC has posted this on their page. So I guess that these specific “non-abrasive”.. abrasive sponges are okay to use.
      But for most washes you’re absolutely right. Just a soft rag and soap and water

    • @Alex-mp8ro
      @Alex-mp8ro Pƙed rokem

      There are many nonabrasive scrubbers that don’t have any aluminum. I hope you have found some!

  • @primaryson3131
    @primaryson3131 Pƙed rokem

    Use a bunsen burner on the inside. Trust me. Chef of 30 years.

    • @squidge903
      @squidge903 Pƙed rokem +1

      Use ketchup to soak, and a dirty horse as a scrubber. Trust me. Chef for 300 years.

  • @KeebasLife
    @KeebasLife Pƙed rokem +1

    Ordered two iron trivets and have never received my package. I began calling last week once I saw that UPS listed the package as delivered. However, I was told by the LeCreuset Custer service that the package was delivered to my local post office, but it was never delivered to me. I called LC customer service today and was hung up on twice. They were rude and the information I received was conflicting!! I have spent so much money with this brand, if I had known they had horrible CS that would have never happened! I will not be ordering any thing else from the brand.

    • @lavievintagerose
      @lavievintagerose Pƙed rokem

      Follow up with the post office, bring the tracking number!

  • @Neoptolemus
    @Neoptolemus Pƙed 2 lety

    What type of cleaner powder is this?

    • @lecreusetUS
      @lecreusetUS  Pƙed 2 lety

      Hi! This video shows Bar Keeper's Friend as well as baking soda. We also have a liquid cast iron cleaner if you're interested in that too: www.lecreuset.com/cast-iron-cookware-cleaner-1/ECC251.html. Thanks!

    • @roxb3590
      @roxb3590 Pƙed rokem

      @@lecreusetUS I have used it and it totally removed the shine of the bottom of my dutch oven. It is now very rough to the touch. So upset I tried this.

  • @paulnicolaparua300
    @paulnicolaparua300 Pƙed rokem

    See, it also get stained and greasy.. So it's just a waste of money for me. 😆