Caring for Your Ceramic Cookware

Quick Tips for Cooking in Ceramic Nonstick Cookware

1. Use Low to Medium Heat: Ceramic pans are excellent heat conductors, so high heat is unnecessary and can damage the coating over time.

2. Avoid Metal Utensils: Stick to wooden, silicone, or plastic utensils.

3. Avoid Cooking Sprays: Aerosol sprays can leave a residue that builds up over time and affects the nonstick surface.

4. Hand Wash Only: Use warm, soapy water and a soft sponge.

5. Let It Cool: Never wash a hot pan; let it cool first.

How to Clean Ceramic Nonstick Cookware

Step 1 — Let the Pan Cool: Allow the pan to cool completely before cleaning to prevent warping.

Step 2 — Hand Wash Only: Use warm, soapy water and a soft sponge or cloth. Avoid abrasive scrubbers, steel wool, or harsh cleaning agents, as they can damage the ceramic coating.

Step 3 — Remove Stubborn Stains: For stuck-on food, soak the pan in warm, soapy water for 15-20 minutes before gently scrubbing. For tougher stains, create a paste with baking soda and water, apply it to the stain, and gently scrub with a soft sponge.

Step 4 — Dry Thoroughly: Use a soft towel to dry the pan completely to prevent water spots or rust on any exposed metal parts.

Method One: How to Restore a Burnt Pan with Soap and Water

Step 1 — Let the Pan Cool: Allow the pan to cool completely before cleaning.

Step 2 — Rinse: If food has been burnt on the surface of your pan, it's likely dried out. As anyone who's ever done the dishes knows, it's impossible to clean when pieces of food have hardened on any surface. Simply letting the pan soak in hot water for 10 to 15 minutes will help solve this issue.

Step 3 — Soap: Once the pan has soaked, dump the water and add dish soap to both your dish sponge and the pan. The dish soap will help break down oil, grease, and pieces of burnt food.

Step 4 — Sponge: Using the rough side of your dish sponge, scrub the burnt areas of your pan clean. Steer clear of anything more abrasive, like chain mail, steel wool, or heavy-duty scrubbing brushes—these can scratch and damage the coating.

Method Two: How to Restore a Burnt Pan with Vinegar and Baking Soda

Step 1 — Make the Slurry: Create a slurry of white vinegar, water, and baking soda directly in your nonstick pan. Pour enough water to cover the bottom of the pan, along with 2 tablespoons of both white vinegar and baking soda.

Step 2 — Boil: Bring the above mixture to a boil and stir to dissolve using a silicone or wooden spoon. Continue stirring for 5 minutes to encourage any burnt residue to loosen.

Step 3 — Sponge: Allow the mixture to cool completely after boiling. Discard the vinegar solution and rinse the pan with warm water, then continue with steps two and three of the first method, above.