{"id":4517,"date":"2025-08-12T00:51:35","date_gmt":"2025-08-12T00:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/12\/tips-and-tricks-desi-hack-to-clean-rusty-iron-kadhai-in-just-1-minute-lifestyle-news\/"},"modified":"2025-08-12T00:51:35","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T00:51:35","slug":"tips-and-tricks-desi-hack-to-clean-rusty-iron-kadhai-in-just-1-minute-lifestyle-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tezgyan.com\/index.php\/2025\/08\/12\/tips-and-tricks-desi-hack-to-clean-rusty-iron-kadhai-in-just-1-minute-lifestyle-news\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips And Tricks: Desi Hack To Clean Rusty Iron Kadhai In Just 1 Minute | Lifestyle News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"story-9497578\">\n<p><span class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">Last Updated:<\/span><time class=\"jsx-730caffcddfd709\">August 11, 2025, 11:34 IST<\/time><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asubttl-9497578\" class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-2485444761 asubttl-schema\">A simple alum trick can clean rust and black stains from iron woks in just a minute, making them shine again without costly cleaners or hours of scrubbing<\/h2>\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 artsharwrp\">\n<div id=\"artshare\" class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 artshare\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 stickdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 deskwrapstkdiv\">\n<div class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 fontchange\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/dlxczavtqcctuei\/news18\/static\/images\/english\/font.svg\" height=\"30px\" width=\"30px\" alt=\"font\" class=\"jsx-45a692afa6f47900 lazyload\"\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-2485444761 amimg\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Alum makes old iron kadhai shine like new in just a minute. (AI Generated)\" title=\"Alum makes old iron kadhai shine like new in just a minute. (AI Generated)\" src=\"https:\/\/images.news18.com\/ibnlive\/uploads\/2021\/07\/1627283897_news18_logo-1200x800.jpg?impolicy=website&amp;width=400&amp;height=225\" loading=\"eager\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-2485444761\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Alum makes old iron kadhai shine like new in just a minute. (AI Generated)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<p id=\"0\" class=\"story_para_0\">The humble iron <em>kadhai<\/em> (wok) is an essential part of Indian kitchens. Whether for cooking vegetables, dal, or other dishes, food made in an iron <em>kadhai<\/em> is not only delicious but also packed with health benefits.<\/p>\n<p id=\"1\" class=\"story_para_1\">However, the real challenge begins when the wok gathers rust or stubborn black residue. At times, the rust is so tough that even after hours of scrubbing, it refuses to come off, leaving your hands sore and your patience tested.<\/p>\n<p id=\"2\" class=\"story_para_2\">But here\u2019s a simple <em>desi<\/em> method that can make your <em>kadhai<\/em> sparkle in just a minute, without the need for expensive cleaners or exhausting scrubbing. All you need is one simple white ingredient, along with a few household items. The star of this cleaning method is a piece of alum. Along with alum, you will need water, detergent powder, dishwashing liquid, and a steel scrubber or old scrub pad.<\/p>\n<h2>Steps To Clean The <em>Kadhai<\/em><\/h2>\n<ul class=\"listOncontentArticleUL\">\n<li>Place the <em>kadhai<\/em> on the stove and pour in one cup of water.<\/li>\n<li>While the water heats, grind a piece of alum into a fine powder, about one teaspoon. Add the alum powder to the hot water.<\/li>\n<li>Stir in one teaspoon of detergent powder and let it boil for 3-4 minutes. Foam will begin to form.<\/li>\n<li>Using a spoon, spread this foamy water over the edges so the entire <em>kadhai<\/em> is soaked, allowing the rust and grime to loosen.<\/li>\n<li>Turn off the stove and let the wok cool slightly. Transfer the alum water to a bowl and lightly scrub the <em>kadhai<\/em> with a steel scrubber.<\/li>\n<li>Wipe it dry with a clean cloth, then rub a thin layer of mustard oil on the surface to prevent future rusting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Why Alum Works<\/h2>\n<p id=\"6\" class=\"story_para_6\">When dissolved in water, alum forms a mild acidic solution that breaks down the outer layer of rust and black residue on iron. It also cuts through the greasy residue from oil, spices, and food particles, making cleaning quick and effortless.<\/p>\n<h2>Benefits of This Method<\/h2>\n<ol class=\"listOncontentArticle\">\n<li>The <em>kadhai<\/em> shines in just one minute.<\/li>\n<li>No need for hours of hard scrubbing.<\/li>\n<li>Removes both rust and black residue effectively.<\/li>\n<li>100% homemade, inexpensive, and chemical-free.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<div class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-2485444761 artcta\">\n<div style=\"font-family:Inter;font-size:17px;line-height:29px\"><span data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">The News18 Lifestyle section brings you the latest on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/lifestyle\/health-and-fitness\/\">health<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/topics\/fashion\/\">fashion<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/lifestyle\/travel\/\">travel<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/lifestyle\/food\/\">food<\/a>, and culture \u2014 with wellness tips, celebrity style, travel inspiration, and recipes. <\/span>Also Download the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/eng-article-eop\">News18 App<\/a>\u00a0to stay updated!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-2485444761 coral-count-custom\">view comments<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"jsx-4625396a04d15488 jsx-2485444761 brdcrmb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/\">News<\/a>  <a href=\"https:\/\/www.news18.com\/lifestyle\/\">lifestyle<\/a>  <span class=\"brdout\"> Tips And Tricks: Desi Hack To Clean Rusty Iron Kadhai In Just 1 Minute<\/span><\/div>\n<div id=\"coral-wrap\" class=\"jsx-9278cad478d6a6dc \">\n<div class=\"jsx-9278cad478d6a6dc coral-cont\">\n<div class=\"jsx-9278cad478d6a6dc coltoptxt\">Disclaimer: Comments reflect users\u2019 views, not News18\u2019s. 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