Tips for caring for and maintaining a nonstick skillet

A non-stick frying pan is as practical as it is delicate. It is true that they are lighter than iron pans, for example, and that they offer the great advantage that you ensure that the food will not stick. But if you want it to stay that way for a long time, and to be a reliable pan in every way, there are several things we highly recommend.

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How to care for a nonstick skillet

1. Nonstick frying pans are ideal for low-medium heat cooking . Working with them at a high temperature can deteriorate the nonstick in the medium or long term and could even be harmful to health.

2. Do not use metal utensils to handle food! The nonstick can be scratched and lose some of its nonstick. It is always advisable to protect the non-stick as much as possible to ensure that it is in perfect condition.

We recommend always using wooden or silicone spatulas and spoons , and also with tongs -I love working with wooden tongs , but there are also silicone ones.

3. Wash the pan by hand : we know, putting it in the dishwasher is comfortable and easy, but remember that there it will be in contact with other utensils that can scratch it, apart from the fact that cleaning the dishwasher is very aggressive and in the long run it will deteriorating the nonstick. Cleaning it by hand is actually a snap, and despite the fact that they say "Yes, it's dishwasher safe", it will last much longer in perfect condition if you wash it by hand.

4. When you wash it by hand, always use a delicate sponge or the yellow part of the sponge to avoid scratching or damaging the nonstick.

5. We used to stack all the pans. After all the care you've given it, it's a shame that it gets damaged because we put another pan or grill on top... When storing it, I recommend that you put a cloth between the pan and the pan, or use the felt protectors , which are wide and very padded, which makes them very practical. Hanging them on the wall with a hanger or hooks is also another great option to prevent the nonstick from coming into contact with other utensils.

Always use wooden or silicone spatulas and tongs , use felt pan protectors or keep them separated thanks to shelves or wall hooks .

Remember that a non-stick frying pan is a delicate utensil, and although it does not break, it does get damaged, and you must take care of it with the treatment it deserves. Also, let me add that, with good treatment, a quality frying pan will last longer than others , and it is not a saying: frying pans that have followed strict quality controls and use materials with superior qualities are more reinforced and will last longer. time in your kitchen. If you have a good frying pan, you have even more reason to take care of it.