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Posted By: Jenay Zhyrov
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Posted On: 9/27/2025
Game day cooking isn't normal cooking.
You're dealing with grease from wings, cheese baked onto casserole dishes, sticky BBQ sauce, and guacamole that somehow ends up on surfaces you didn't even use.
But here's where most people get stuck: the pots and pans.
Those aren't going in the dishwasher. And they're the hardest to clean—burnt bits, oil that won't budge, cheese welded to stainless steel.
Traditional dish soap doesn't cut it for these messes. You end up scrubbing for 20 minutes per pan, switching between abrasive sponges that scratch your cookware and harsh chemicals that strip your hands raw.
And if you've tried "natural" dish cleaners? Most can't even touch the grease, let alone the baked-on food.
The problem isn't your scrubbing technique. It's what you're cleaning with.
Among dish soap brands evaluated by the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a whopping 65% received a D or F rating.
Why?
Most conventional dish soaps contain:
Here's what most people don't realize: even after rinsing, toxic dish soaps leave an invisible film.
That means the next time you make buffalo chicken dip for the crew, that residue can reactivate and leach chemicals directly into your food.
When you're washing 50+ dishes in one afternoon, you're exposing your hands to concentrated doses of these chemicals. And every dish that doesn't rinse completely transfers that residue to the next meal your family eats.
That's not a game day win. That's a chemical exposure marathon.
Let's talk about the dishes that ruin game day cleanup.
It's not the plates. It's not the forks.
It's the pots and pans.
You've got:
Normal dish soap doesn't work on these. You spray, you scrub, you soak—and the mess barely budges.
So you scrub harder. Your hands hurt. Your arms are tired. And you're still staring at a pan that's only halfway clean.
There's a better way.
Here's how to set yourself up for success before kickoff:
Don't wait until halftime to think about dishes.
Before anyone shows up, fill one side of your sink with hot soapy water using a plant-based dish soap. Keep the other side empty for rinsing.
Set up a drying rack or lay out clean towels on the counter. Have a compost bin nearby for food scraps.
Pro tip: If you've got a dishwasher, load it strategically throughout the game. Run it once during the second quarter, and you'll cut your post-game cleanup in half.
This is the move that saves you 30 minutes later.
While pots and pans are still warm, scrape off food remnants using a bamboo scraper or wooden spoon. Don't wait—once cheese and sauce harden, they bond to the metal and become ten times harder to remove.
For stuck-on bits that won't budge? That's where most people give up and start scrubbing for 20 minutes.
But there's a shortcut.
Here's what changes everything: a plant-powered degreaser that actually works.
Instead of scrubbing burnt casserole dishes until your arms give out, spray them with a heavy-duty pot and pan cleaner, let it sit for 3-5 minutes, and watch the grease and food break down on contact.
No harsh scrubbing. No scratched cookware. No toxic fumes or chemical residue.
Most "natural" cleaners fail the grease test. They're fine for lightly soiled plates, but they can't handle Super Bowl-level food carnage.
That's exactly why we formulated Truly Free Home Heavy Duty Pot & Pan Spray differently.
It's made with plant-derived surfactants that break down grease, burnt food, and baked-on cheese—but without ethanolamines, phthalates, or synthetic fragrances that linger on cookware.
Spray it on your toughest pans. Let it foam for a few minutes. Scrub lightly (not aggressively). Rinse clean.
And your pots and pans come out spotless without exposing your family to toxic residue.
Ever notice how some heavy-duty cleaners make you cough when you spray them?
That's not just an unpleasant smell. That's you inhaling volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can irritate your lungs and trigger respiratory issues.
And those "powerful degreasers" that cut through grease instantly? They're made with corrosive chemicals strong enough to strip paint—which means they're also stripping the protective layer off your cookware and drying out your skin with every use.
Even worse: they don't rinse away completely.
Conventional cleaners leave a chemical film on your pots and pans. So the next time you cook, those chemicals reactivate with heat and leach directly into your food.
That's not cleaning. That's contaminating your cookware.
Plant-based degreasers work differently. They break down grease and food particles using natural surfactants that rinse away completely without leaving a film. No fumes. No residue. No skin irritation.
That's the difference between truly clean cookware and cookware that just looks clean.
Here's the exact process for degreasing and deep cleaning pots and pans—fast:
1. Scrape off leftovers
Start by removing food scraps from your pots, pans, baking sheets, platters, and cooking utensils using a bamboo scraper. It's easiest to do this while they're still warm before food and sauces harden and become more attached.
2. Spray stubborn spots
For food remnants that won't budge, spray with Truly Free Home Heavy Duty Pot and Pan Spray—the MVP of degreasing pans. It's perfect for tackling gooey cheese, pizza oils, burnt bits, and other tough messes.
3. Let it work
Allow the Heavy Duty Pot and Pan Spray foaming solution to sit for a few minutes to break down grease and cooked-on food. While it works, handwash lightly soiled dishes, cups, and forks, or load them into your dishwasher.
4. Scrub away grime
Return to your cookware and scrub in gentle circles to remove any remaining food particles. Don't worry—this won't be the arm-numbing scrubbing you're used to, just some easy, breezy scrubbing to get rid of food bits and burns.
5. Rinse and dry
For your finishing move, rinse each item with hot water, dry with a dish towel, and your pots and pans will be ready for your next game day.
A naturally strong teammate makes all the difference.
Swap out synthetic sponges that shed microplastics for eco-friendly sponges made from 100% organic Luffa. They'll scrub away sauces, crumbs, and the toughest kitchen grime without scratching up your pans and plates or leaving behind a trail of plastic.
Because your cleaning tools shouldn't be adding pollution to the planet—or microplastics to your food.
Let's be clear about something: this isn't just about one Sunday afternoon.
The dish cleaners you use matter every single day. But game day puts them to the test in a way normal dinners don't.
If your heavy-duty cleaner can handle burnt casserole dishes, cheese welded to sheet pans, and sticky BBQ skillets—without leaving residue, without stripping your hands, and without exposing your family to toxic chemicals—then you've found the right one.
If it can't? You're compromising every time you clean cookware.
Here's what you should look for in a truly non-toxic heavy-duty pot and pan cleaner:
✅ Plant-derived surfactants (not corrosive ethanolamines)
✅ Fragrance-free or scented only with plant-based essential oils
✅ No phthalates, formaldehyde, or harsh preservatives
✅ Foaming formula that breaks down grease on contact
✅ Safe for all cookware (stainless steel, cast iron, non-stick)
✅ Actually works on burnt food (this is non-negotiable)
Right now, we're running a Buy 4, Get 4 Free offer on Heavy Duty Pot & Pan Spray specifically for game day hosts who want to protect their families without sacrificing cleaning power.
That's eight bottles of heavy-duty cleaner—enough to get you through the rest of the season, spring cleaning, and summer BBQs—at half the cost.
No subscriptions. No auto-ship surprises. Just a straight-up deal because we know you're about to tackle more greasy pots and pans than you've cleaned all month.
Claim Your 4 Free Heavy Duty Pot & Pan Sprays
If you're already thinking about heavy-duty cleaners, here are the other products that matter most on game day:
Dish Soap – For washing plates, cups, and utensils (safe, effective, no residue)
All-Purpose Cleaner – For wiping down counters covered in wing sauce and nacho cheese
Laundry Detergent – Because someone's definitely spilling salsa on the couch
All of these are available in plant-based, non-toxic formulas that actually work—no compromises.
You shouldn't have to choose between cleaning power and protecting your family.
You shouldn't have to scrub twice as hard just because you switched to a "natural" product that doesn't actually work.
And you definitely shouldn't be exposing your family to phthalates, formaldehyde, and toxic fragrances every time you clean the cookware they eat off of.
Game day is supposed to be fun. Not a chemistry experiment.
That's why we built Truly Free Home Heavy Duty Pot & Pan Spray to handle the hardest cleaning jobs without the toxic trade-offs. It works on burnt food. It cuts through grease. It rinses completely clean. And it's safe for every pot and pan your family cooks with.
Stock up before Superbowl LX.
