Reddit reviews Scotch-Brite 3M Non-Scratch Scrub Sponges - 18-Count
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Non-scratch; Fast cleaning without scratchingComfortable, easy-to-hold shapeSafe for Silverstone(TM) and Calphalon(R) non-stick cookwareSanitize in the dishwasher and reuse
Either this or this and use with these. I prefer the liquid... good on ALL pans regardless of finish. (I use it on my semi-high end set with no problems... makes them look like new).
It'll work great, just be sure to scrub it out good and boil it full of water for about an hour. This will build up a grayish layer of oxide that will keep anything from leaching into your beer.
Also, don't use any harsh cleaners on it. I normally scrub mine out with a blue scrubby pad and hot water. The green scrubby will clean off your oxide layer and you'll have to boil it again. Also note that Oxyclean/Starsan will do nasty things to your pot.
What was in the cleaner you used? You might need to use something mildly abrasive non scratching, like the scrub side of these sponges.
If mild detergent in water isn't doing the trick, try adding ammonia to the blend. Be sure to have good ventilation, though.
As an initial matter, soaking is generally useless (and can be unsanitary if you don't rinse thoroughly). Because you have no dishwasher, you probably don't have a disposal. If you do, it's a lot easier. Here's my approach.
(1) Get rid of all the food solids. Down the disposal if you have it. If you don't, i take a plastic grocery bag and scrape all the solid foods into it with a paper towel or napkin from dinner.
(2) Sometimes I pre-rinse the dishes at this point to remove further solids. Sometimes I just go to step 3.
(3) Using a good sponge that has a scrubber side (or a Dobie--a good brand), I load the sponge with dishwashing liquid (usually a good brand like Dawn--it really does work better on grease).
(4) Scrub and rinse under running water in one step. Place in a rack to dry. I have a system where I wash things in order--utensils first, small items, plates, and then cookware last. It just makes sense for some reason.
Dishes that are thoroughly clean will air dry fast. I find towel drying to be a waste of time and towels, unless I need the item immediately.
Sponges need to be completely wrung out of water when done so they don't grow mildew. You will be able to smell a bad sponge right away. Sniff it--it should have no smell. If it does, all you need to do is put in the microwave on a paper towel for two minutes at high--it will sterilize the sponge completely. Ta da!