How to Preserve Cookware

Keep your cookware looking good.

Cookware can be expensive, especially if you purchase a nice set. When you get a set of quality cookware you typically want it to last for years, if not a couple of decades. Enhance the longevity of your cookware. Treat your cookware well to avoid having to buy a new set. Keep your cookware like new by avoiding harsh treatment of it. Follow a few tips and take into consideration the manufacturer's recommendations as well.

Things You'll Need

• Vinegar
• Baking soda

Instructions

1. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations. Find the recommendations that come with the cookware. Read them carefully because the recommendations may be beneficial for the care of your pans.

2. Clean your cookware well. Boil baking soda and white vinegar to take the film and oil off. Avoid harsh SOS pads, which may strip a nonstick surface.

3. Never use the dishwasher. Some manufacturers recommend that their cookware can go through the dishwasher. Stick to washing cookware by hand, which is easier on the pots and pans.

4. Store your cookware nicely so the glass lids do not chip. Keep the cookware in a spacious cupboard. Do not store items on top of the cookware.

5. Do not put a hot pan in cool water. Always let the cookware cool before washing it. Wait until the cookware is not hot to your touch.

Tips & Warnings

• Use soft-edge cooking utensils. Try plastic cooking utensils and avoid metal.

• Avoid cooking on high heat, which encourages food to stick to the pan.

References

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• Kitchen Kool: Cookware