Saturday, January 23, 2010

The Treatment Plus Feeding Of A Nonstick Pan

By Mike Wills

A nonstick pan might be a good addition to a kitchen's arsenal of grilling utensils, but it must be cared for correctly in order to last a good, lengthy time. There are many different types of these pans in the marketplace and each one may have a certain way it has to be cleaned or which utensils can be used with it. Here's a few tips for choosing and looking after your new kitchenware.

When picking a nonstick pan, you need to take a look at the flat surface of the inside on the pan. The coatings are applied one of a couple of ways, rolled on or sprayed. Be positive to avoid the rolled on ones as they'll wear out faster and the technique to tell the difference is that the sprayed on is even while the rolled one has little ridges and bumps in the material. The sprayed on coating will be in layers whereas the rolled on one will be a single layer and never as strong.

Each producer of these will have cleansing instructions with the pan and some will even have recommendations on which dish soaps and cleaners to use. Make sure to follow them carefully to help you extend the life of your new nonstick pan. One of the fastest methods to ruin these pans is by improper cleanup methods and using the incorrect cleaning tools.

When cleaning a nonstick pan, use a nylon sponge only. This helps to avoid any unnecessary damage to the cooking surface. Make sure you avoid harsh cleansers like scouring powder and by no means use steel wool. It will scratch the surface, weakening it and eventually it will begin to flake off, which will absolutely defeat the purpose of acquiring a pan like this in the first place.

A nonstick pan should never be used in conjunction with metal utensils such as spatulas, knives, spoons or forks. These as well, will damage the working surface, making the pan just one more piece of cookware without non stick properties. There are many suppliers and manufacturers online that sell the right nylon utensils to be used with these pans and those ought to be the only things that touch the inside of the pan, aside from your meal.

Nonstick kitchenware is for sale in many assorted sizes and styles to fit virtually any cooking need. These may be bought separately or in sets and the sets will alsonormally include the correct cooking utensils. Each manufacturer and dealer website will have a complete description shown with all the pieces in the set and any accessories that could accompany the item.

Nonstick kitchenware can last a lifetime if correctly cared for. By following the instructions for use and cleaning carefully, you can insure many hours of food preparation pleasure with them. Cookware like this performs best when a cooking spray is used rather than cooking oil and it is said that the spray is a lot healthier for you and your family, which in and of itself is a plus to owning this type of pan.

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