Basic principles and rules of non-stick coating care

Expensive utensils require special care and proper handling during cooking. Only in this way will it last for many years and remain in its original form. Non-stick frying pans are especially capricious in terms of exposure to aggressive detergents and the use of certain utensils during cooking. That is why such utensils must be handled as carefully as possible and the basic rules for careful use must be followed.

What are non-stick cookware?

Teflon pans are convenient cooking utensils. They feature a smooth finish that does not require the addition of a large amount of oil during frying to prevent the food from burning. At the same time, the pans are quite easy and simple to clean.

Important! Teflon dishes are safe exactly as long as they are not exposed to excessively high temperatures. Then substances that are dangerous for the body carcinogens are released from the coating.

To be sure that the pan is safe, you need to monitor its heating during cooking. Avoid reheating an empty skillet as this will heat it up too quickly to extreme temperatures. It is not recommended to use abrasive substances during cleaning and to change pans every two years.

The Teflon surface is good for leisurely cooking of your favorite dishes, gradual heating and maintaining a constant temperature. It is also recommended that you always use an extractor hood, as it is less likely that hazardous vapors will enter your food.

Basic principles of careful use

In order for the dishes to serve for a long time and look like they were on the day of purchase, you need to properly and carefully care for and use them. There are a number of basic rules for this:

• using wooden or silicone utensils (spoons, ladles, forks and other utensils that come into contact with frying pan, should not be metal, otherwise they may leave scratches on the non-stick surface);
• heating without oil (you can put the pan on the fire only after placing a little vegetable oil in it, so harmful substances will not get into food);
• too much fire (the Teflon surface does not like rapid and extreme heating to high temperatures, it is better to observe medium or low fire and a constant temperature);
• acidic foods (do not cook too acidic foods in a non-stick pan, they negatively affect the coating, destroying it).

Important! The coating needs careful maintenance and regular proper washing, as well as good storage. This will help extend the life of your nonstick cookware.

If the hostess is not sure that she can follow all the rules for the careful use of such a frying pan, it is better to purchase other alternative options. The fact is that the substances released by the pan when used improperly have a negative effect on the body and health. To avoid this, you can purchase a regular cast iron skillet.

Care rules

It is strictly forbidden to wash such dishes in the dishwasher. This also applies to models on which it is indicated that this can be done. Exposure to too hot water and aggressive detergents wears out the unique surface very quickly.

You need to wash the pan immediately after cooking, leaving food in the dishes, we endanger our body. It is better to use a regular detergent and a soft sponge for washing. They perfectly remove streaks and dirt. After washing, thoroughly dry the surface with a towel and put it in a box for storage.

Teflon cookware is troublesome to maintain, but it also gives excellent cooking results. The dishes are tasty and do not stick to the surface. Any hostess will appreciate the practicality of such equipment.