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The coating on nonstick pans is delicate, to say the least. Follow these 8 rules to prolong the life of your pan: https://wrctr.co/2ZYshfg
)The coating on nonstick pans is delicate, to say the least. Follow these 8 rules to prolong the life of your pan: https://wrctr.co/2ZYshfg
1. Nonstick pans need some fat to be effective
Rub a small amount of vegetable oil onto the cooking surface while it’s still cold. Also, some nonsticks need to be seasoned occasionally w/ a small amount of oil (check the instructions for your pan for proper use & maintenance)
Rub a small amount of vegetable oil onto the cooking surface while it’s still cold. Also, some nonsticks need to be seasoned occasionally w/ a small amount of oil (check the instructions for your pan for proper use & maintenance)
2. Never. Ever. Use nonstick cooking spray on your nonstick pan 
Over time, it will build up and make your pan prone to sticking. We know—ironic, right?
Over time, it will build up and make your pan prone to sticking. We know—ironic, right?
3a. Don’t put nonstick cookware in the dishwasher 
The argument for this varies: Some blame heat & harsh detergents for premature breakdown of nonstick coating, although we couldn’t find concrete evidence to support these claims.
The argument for this varies: Some blame heat & harsh detergents for premature breakdown of nonstick coating, although we couldn’t find concrete evidence to support these claims.
3b. It’s more likely that the pan rubbing against ceramic dishes and metal utensils in the dishwasher causes damage to the nonstick surface.
Just wash your nonstick cookware by hand. It’s easy
Just wash your nonstick cookware by hand. It’s easy
4. Keep all metal utensils away from your nonstick pan 
Companies like to claim their nonstick surfaces are durable against metal, but that’s not the case for longevity. Use plastic, silicone, or wooden tools.
Companies like to claim their nonstick surfaces are durable against metal, but that’s not the case for longevity. Use plastic, silicone, or wooden tools.
5. Clean your nonstick cookware with soft sponges 
Never use heavy-duty scrub sponges or steel scrubbers
Never use heavy-duty scrub sponges or steel scrubbers
6. Hey, is that you cooking your food in a nonstick pan over high heat? 
Stop doing that!
Don't overheat your pan: High temperatures break down nonstick coating. Cook your food over low to medium heat
Stop doing that!Don't overheat your pan: High temperatures break down nonstick coating. Cook your food over low to medium heat
7. Running a hot pan under cool water is never a good idea 
The extreme temperature change will wear down the coating quicker. Let your pan cool before washing.
The extreme temperature change will wear down the coating quicker. Let your pan cool before washing.
8. Lastly, if you stack your pans to store them, protect the coating of your nonstick pan by placing a dish rag or paper towel between the pans 
That's it! Follow these rules and your nonstick pan will thank you for extending its life
That's it! Follow these rules and your nonstick pan will thank you for extending its life
Eventually, you'll have to deal w/ disposal. The good news is, the pan doesn’t have to go in a landfill
Many cities will take used pans w/ the recycling (though some cities won’t take coated pans, & you should remove any plastic parts). You can also take the pan to a scrap yard
Many cities will take used pans w/ the recycling (though some cities won’t take coated pans, & you should remove any plastic parts). You can also take the pan to a scrap yard
