Quality-made pans and pots are easy to maintain, it’s just that you also need to be extra careful in handling them so they can still be used even for so many years. Want to ensure top-notch cookware? Then, invest in Non-Stick Fry Pans and Non-Stick Pots (Saucepans). The truth is it’s easy to take care of your pots and pans, even the non-stick ones. You just have to know what and whatnots.

We’ll teach you not only how to take good care, but how to best take care of your non-stick pans and pots so they’ll last for a lifetime. To make things simpler, the major things to remember that can affect the quality and longevity of your non-stick pans and pots include proper handling, heating, cooking, cleaning, and storing.  

Wash The New Pans and Pots First Before Using

Like all the other kitchen supplies out of the box, you have to wash them first before using for the first time. You can handwash them with soapy water and dry-wipe them well with a soft cotton towel.

Heat Them Up Properly

Heating your non-stick pans and pots can contribute to their longevity. The lower the heat, the better they perform. Heat the pan before putting food as it will better hold the temperature. Put some fat/oil, then the food, and cook in low to medium heat at most. Moderate temperature evenly distributes the heat on the pans and pots without burning and losing their non-stick coating.

Even the best pans and pots have their limits, so avoid repeated overheating as it may start deteriorating their non-stick coating. If you plan to heat them in high temperature, do it only for a few minutes. Use Silicone Pot Holders to handle your pots and pans or place them underneath so as to absorb their heat and not burn your tabletops.

Use Non-Metallic, Heat-Proof Utensils

Never ever use metallic spatula and ladle, and sharp knife utensils when cooking on your non-stick pan and pot surfaces. They most probably will scratch the surface and attract more heat that will eventually deteriorate the non-stick coating. Go for silicone, wooden, plastic, nylon, or rubber spatulas and utensils instead as they are mostly heat-proof and won’t damage your non-stick kitchenware.

Cool Them First Before Washing  

After cooking, you should let your cookware cool off for a couple of minutes before cleaning them. Better yet, immerse the hot pans and pots in cooler water to warp and cool them faster.

Clean Them After Every Use

This is a common practice whether your cookware is non-stick or not. Wash and clean them after every use to make sure the quality stays. Grease and food residues that stay longer on the surfaces will tend to stick, making them difficult to remove and wash lightly. One tip for easy cleaning is to pour soapy water onto your greasy and sticky pans and pots. You can let them stay for a while and do other important things if you must until you’re ready to wash them.

Do Gentle Cleaning and Scrubbing

The best quality non-stick pans and non-stick pots last longer than others, but always think of them as your kitchen babies, they’re fragile. That means you have to be gentle in handling and cleaning them. Cleaning your non-stick pans and pots with an abrasive sponge will ruin it little by little. Use a softer sponge, a nylon sponge, or a soft cloth, mild dishwashing soap, and lukewarm water.  

Rinse them thoroughly and leave no soap residues and dry completely with a dishcloth. Not quite confident in using your sponge? You can just handwash your non-stick cookware with warm water and mild dishwashing liquid. Be careful not to involve your nails in cleaning them.

Store Them Properly

Increase the lifespan of your cooking ware with proper storage hacks. You can hang them on your kitchen rack, just make sure you don’t hang it with something else. You can also store them in a cabinet with soft dishcloth or towel underneath. Remember to leave spaces in between your pots and pans so they won’t be damaged.

Aside from investing in high-quality non-stick cookware, it’s also important to extend their lifespan by carefully following the above tips on how to best take care of them. With a little effort and time to take the best care of your non-stick pans and pots, you can ensure their top performance and durability for a very long time. This will also save you some bucks from buying new ones.