An unattended spatula, spoon or lid can leave messy melted plastic inside non-stick cookware. If the melted plastic is not removed, the non-stick pan could be ruined. Several methods remove melted plastic from non-stick cookware without damaging the non-stick coating. Because melted plastic is more difficult to remove after it hardens, act quickly to save your non-stick pans.
Dissolve
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Step 1
Soak a soft cloth or paper towel with nail polish remover.
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Step 2
Gently rub the melted plastic with nail polish remover to dissolve the melted plastic. Repeat as necessary until all of the plastic is removed.
Step 3
Thoroughly wash and rinse the pan before using it to cook food.
Simmer
Step 1
Add 1 tbsp. baking soda and enough water to cover the plastic to the pan.
Step 2
Heat the water to a simmer and continue heating until the plastic has loosened.
Step 3
Scrape the plastic off the pan with a wooden spoon or plastic spatula. Repeat as necessary until the plastic has been removed.
Step 4
Thoroughly wash and rinse the pan before using it to cook food.
Freeze
Step 1
Place the pan in the freezer until the plastic has frozen, making it brittle and easier to remove.
Step 2
Scrape the plastic with a wooden spoon or hard plastic spatula until it has all been removed. Repeat as necessary.
Step 3
Thoroughly wash and rinse the pan before using it to cook food.