http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/ How to clean anything and everything! Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:15:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-72539 Ad M Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:55:31 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-72539 Wow, it worked! I was ready to throw out the pan but now it's like brand new! Thanks slot :-)))) Wow, it worked! I was ready to throw out the pan but now it’s like brand new! Thanks slot )))

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-64198 KO Mon, 27 Dec 2010 21:19:50 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-64198 Filled the bottom of the pan with water, added white vinegar, covered when it came to a boil. Let it go for about ten minutes, and the sticky, caked on mess that was on the bottom is gone! This is a rather new pan, Cuisinart's "green" eco-friendly non-stick line they came out with a few years ago. I was ready to toss the pan. What struck me was when it came to a boil, it was the "problem" areas that bubbled up the most. Great tip! Filled the bottom of the pan with water, added white vinegar, covered when it came to a boil. Let it go for about ten minutes, and the sticky, caked on mess that was on the bottom is gone! This is a rather new pan, Cuisinart’s “green” eco-friendly non-stick line they came out with a few years ago. I was ready to toss the pan. What struck me was when it came to a boil, it was the “problem” areas that bubbled up the most. Great tip!

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-40600 Tmaes Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:34:43 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-40600 NEVER EVER use cooking spray on non-stick pans. Never. NEVER EVER use cooking spray on non-stick pans. Never.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-36490 Harold Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:48:42 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-36490 I tried to remove food residue with Liquid Cascade. Now I have a white residue that resists all attempts to scrub off. a 1/3 solution of white vinegar did nothing. I'm going out to buy more - we'll see what 100% vinegar does. Any other ideas? I tried to remove food residue with Liquid Cascade. Now I have a white residue that resists all attempts to scrub off. a 1/3 solution of white vinegar did nothing. I’m going out to buy more – we’ll see what 100% vinegar does. Any other ideas?

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-20489 Larry Sat, 15 Aug 2009 23:36:14 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-20489 Boil water inside the pan to be cleaned, this will get the pan temp. over 200 degrees, pour water out, turn pan upside down, spray with oven cleaner (follow directions on can) wait, scrub, repeat if necessary. Finish by washing inside and out with hot soapy water. Boil water inside the pan to be cleaned, this will get the pan temp. over 200 degrees, pour water out, turn pan upside down, spray with oven cleaner (follow directions on can) wait, scrub, repeat if necessary. Finish by washing inside and out with hot soapy water.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-15249 Allie Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:28:22 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-15249 I have been using Pam on my electric griddle and after a while it sticks and builds up on the nonstick surface. I have tried everything I know and I can't get it all off. Any suggestions? I have been using Pam on my electric griddle and after a while it sticks and builds up on the nonstick surface. I have tried everything I know and I can’t get it all off. Any suggestions?

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-11003 Vasanti Mon, 09 Mar 2009 02:59:41 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-11003 I don't have a tip, but I have tried these methods and am still not able to get grease off the non-stick shallow skillet. Please recommend a solution. Thanks. I don’t have a tip, but I have tried these methods and am still not able to get grease off the non-stick shallow skillet. Please recommend a solution. Thanks.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-8669 Paulette Fri, 09 Jan 2009 16:00:49 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-8669 Ann Davis' "hot pan, cold oil" tip above is right on! But I cook in a restaurant where other people screw up expensive pots & pans. Simmering water with a little dishwasher detergent (Cascade!) cleans up burnt-on food very well. Re-season the pan per mfg. instructions after. For the outsides of aluminum pans: simmer in. 1 TBSP. Cream of Tartar per qt. of water. If it's stainless steel, or porcelain enamel over cast iron (Le Creuset), use oven cleaner (the kind WITH fumes.) Ann Davis’ “hot pan, cold oil” tip above is right on! But I cook in a restaurant where other people screw up expensive pots & pans. Simmering water with a little dishwasher detergent (Cascade!) cleans up burnt-on food very well. Re-season the pan per mfg. instructions after. For the outsides of aluminum pans: simmer in. 1 TBSP. Cream of Tartar per qt. of water. If it’s stainless steel, or porcelain enamel over cast iron (Le Creuset), use oven cleaner (the kind WITH fumes.)

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-3274 Scott Sat, 23 Aug 2008 22:49:49 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-3274 I have a Woll pan, the coating is a non-stick, not the normal affair, developed by NASA - layered on, you know, that sort. Now after 3 years use a fat residue has built up and proven to resist all attempts to remove it, the pan was sticking every time. I've just discovered that Kleeneze Ovenmate does the trick, you paste it on, wait 3 hours then wash off. Took about 3 applications but now my pan works like new. I have a Woll pan, the coating is a non-stick, not the normal affair, developed by NASA – layered on, you know, that sort. Now after 3 years use a fat residue has built up and proven to resist all attempts to remove it, the pan was sticking every time. I’ve just discovered that Kleeneze Ovenmate does the trick, you paste it on, wait 3 hours then wash off. Took about 3 applications but now my pan works like new.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-1172 Ivy Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:40:16 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-1172 Once in a while I get food REALLY burned into a pot or pan, either non-stick or regular. The last resort is to use thermal shock: put about a half inch of water in the pan & put it on high heat JUST until the water is boiled away, then pour ice-cold water in the pan. Between the steam of the boiling water and the ice water will usually dislodge the charred remains of food, which can then be washed out. This cure may require 2 or 3 repeats to get it all. If this fails, it's time for a hammer & chisel, dynamite or just go out and buy a new pan... and learn to cook! Once in a while I get food REALLY burned into a pot or pan, either non-stick or regular. The last resort is to use thermal shock: put about a half inch of water in the pan & put it on high heat JUST until the water is boiled away, then pour ice-cold water in the pan. Between the steam of the boiling water and the ice water will usually dislodge the charred remains of food, which can then be washed out. This cure may require 2 or 3 repeats to get it all. If this fails, it’s time for a hammer & chisel, dynamite or just go out and buy a new pan… and learn to cook!

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-1056 Joanna Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:17:25 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-1056 Fill soiled pan with water and soak, with a dryer sheet in the water, It will clean easily in the morning. Fill soiled pan with water and soak, with a dryer sheet in the water, It will clean easily in the morning.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-1050 Ann Tue, 26 Feb 2008 03:45:47 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-1050 The easiest way to clean a non-stick pan is to keep food from getting cooked on in the first place. The Frugal Gourmet had a saying: "Hot pan, cold oil, food won't stick." It works -- make sure your pan is thoroughly pre-heated, add your oil and whatever you're cooking will not stick. And if anything does stick, rinse your pan immediately when you are finished, this will make clean-up much easier. The easiest way to clean a non-stick pan is to keep food from getting cooked on in the first place. The Frugal Gourmet had a saying: “Hot pan, cold oil, food won’t stick.” It works — make sure your pan is thoroughly pre-heated, add your oil and whatever you’re cooking will not stick. And if anything does stick, rinse your pan immediately when you are finished, this will make clean-up much easier.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-940 Tami Fri, 28 Dec 2007 21:42:31 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-940 I had a very nice non stick pan that had grooves in it. The grooves became filled with food from cooking and I could not get it clean. I was just about to throw it away and decided to get on the website for that brand of cookware. They said to take 3 parts water to 1 part white vinegar and boil over med. heat for 5-10 min. Let cool and clean with a soft brush. It's like new again!!! And to think I was going to throw it out. I had a very nice non stick pan that had grooves in it. The grooves became filled with food from cooking and I could not get it clean. I was just about to throw it away and decided to get on the website for that brand of cookware. They said to take 3 parts water to 1 part white vinegar and boil over med. heat for 5-10 min. Let cool and clean with a soft brush. It’s like new again!!! And to think I was going to throw it out.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-913 Sandy Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:12:33 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-913 Put some water and a bit of dish soap in the pan and sit it on the stove and heat until boiling for a few minutes. Remove from heat and let sit a few minutes, than wipe off with dish cloth or plastic scrubber. Put some water and a bit of dish soap in the pan and sit it on the stove and heat until boiling for a few minutes. Remove from heat and let sit a few minutes, than wipe off with dish cloth or plastic scrubber.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-863 Lynn Sat, 01 Dec 2007 21:36:43 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-863 Most non-stick pans now are dishwasher safe. Check to make sure your pan is dishwasher safe, then stick the pan sideways on the bottom rack of the dishwasher. Make sure you've rinsed the pan out before you run the dishwasher, though, or the food particles that come off the pan might get thrown up onto the glasses you have on the top rack. Most non-stick pans now are dishwasher safe. Check to make sure your pan is dishwasher safe, then stick the pan sideways on the bottom rack of the dishwasher. Make sure you’ve rinsed the pan out before you run the dishwasher, though, or the food particles that come off the pan might get thrown up onto the glasses you have on the top rack.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-862 Lynn Sat, 01 Dec 2007 21:36:10 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-862 If you end up with food burned on or stuck on your non-stick skillet, ignore the irony of your situation and get to work fixing the problem. First rinse or scrape out as much of the food as you can. Then fill the skillet with enough hot water to cover all of the stuck-on food and let it sit next to the sink for an hour or so. Dump out the water, rinse or scrape out the rest of the food, and then wash the skillet with hot water and dish detergent. If you end up with food burned on or stuck on your non-stick skillet, ignore the irony of your situation and get to work fixing the problem. First rinse or scrape out as much of the food as you can. Then fill the skillet with enough hot water to cover all of the stuck-on food and let it sit next to the sink for an hour or so. Dump out the water, rinse or scrape out the rest of the food, and then wash the skillet with hot water and dish detergent.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-861 Lynn Sat, 01 Dec 2007 21:35:45 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-861 Honestly, just wash your non-stick pan in the sink when you're doing your other dishes. You can use a plastic scrubber (but not the green pads) or a dish cloth to scrub out the pan with, just don't use steel wool or a stainless steel scrubber. And make sure the dishwater is still hot, since lukewarm water won't help you get grease off of anything. Or if you don't have hot dishwater ready, you can just put the pan in an empty sink, flush it with hot water straight from the faucet, then squirt in some liquid dish soap and scrub the pan out with your dishcloth. Rinse the pan under the faucet once you're done scrubbing, then dry the pan and put it away. Honestly, just wash your non-stick pan in the sink when you’re doing your other dishes. You can use a plastic scrubber (but not the green pads) or a dish cloth to scrub out the pan with, just don’t use steel wool or a stainless steel scrubber. And make sure the dishwater is still hot, since lukewarm water won’t help you get grease off of anything. Or if you don’t have hot dishwater ready, you can just put the pan in an empty sink, flush it with hot water straight from the faucet, then squirt in some liquid dish soap and scrub the pan out with your dishcloth. Rinse the pan under the faucet once you’re done scrubbing, then dry the pan and put it away.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-860 Lynn Sat, 01 Dec 2007 21:35:09 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-860 It won't scratch or damage your pan, but it will get all the grease off. Rinse out as much of the loose grease as you can with hot water. Then sprinkle some BKF into the pan and scrub it gently with a dish cloth. Do the same with the outside of the pan. Then rinse the pan twice to make sure you got all of the BKF off. It won’t scratch or damage your pan, but it will get all the grease off. Rinse out as much of the loose grease as you can with hot water. Then sprinkle some BKF into the pan and scrub it gently with a dish cloth. Do the same with the outside of the pan. Then rinse the pan twice to make sure you got all of the BKF off.

]]> http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-828 Lynn Sat, 01 Dec 2007 20:04:13 +0000 http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-to-clean-non-stick-pans/#comment-828 If you scrape a non-stick finish too hard, you can peel the non-stick coating off. And once it starts to peel the pan is ruined for cooking, because that non-stick coating can make you sick if you eat it. If you scrape a non-stick finish too hard, you can peel the non-stick coating off. And once it starts to peel the pan is ruined for cooking, because that non-stick coating can make you sick if you eat it.

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