If you have just discovered Mamù's blog, you have probably skipped a lot useful articles. Like the one to save the pots from a burn or that other one on natural methods to clean them .
Probably, then, if we were to snoop around in your kitchen we could find Pots and pans in a sorry state . If not, good for you! If you need a hand to give your utensils a new lease of life, you're in the right place once again.
Today we will talk about the non-stick pans . In particular, some small and simple tricks to be able to extend the life of these tools so useful and important in the kitchen.
You know well or you should know well that in addition to the quality of the non-stick pan How you use and clean it also matters a lot : if you know how to take care of a pan that is already of excellent quality, it can last you for years.
Let's see some of these useful tricks for extend the life of a non-stick pan . Don't be surprised by their simplicity: read, put into practice and then be amazed at how yours non-stick pan she will look younger.
Use coarse salt
The first method we recommend is Coarse salt : After placing the pan on the stove and heating it thoroughly, fill it with salt. When cooked, it will have turned yellow. Then, remove everything with the help of paper towels. Congratulations, you've just helped strengthen the surface of your nonstick pan.
Using baking soda
The baking soda It's great for restoring the shine of a worn-out nonstick pan. This too is a very easy process. Pour baking soda and water into the pan, place on the stove, and let it boil. Turn off the heat and let it cool. Then, empty the pan, wash it with a little detergent, and dry it. You can then coat the entire surface with vegetable oil and use it again.
Using olive oil
Speaking of oil, one of the ways to care for your nonstick pan also involves its use. It's very simple: pour olive oil over the entire surface of the pan and leave it on medium heat for about ten minutes. Then, let it cool, remove everything, and wipe the bottom with a paper towel. The pan will be ready for use again.
Bonus Method: Using Vinegar
This method should be put into practice not when the pan is already at the end of its life, but when It's just been purchased . Not everyone knows that an excellent way to make a nonstick pan last longer involves vinegar. As soon as you buy it, fill it with vinegar and leave it on the stovetop over medium heat for at least five minutes. Then, discard the vinegar and wash it gently using the methods we've already provided elsewhere. Now your nonstick pan is ready for use. Long live her!
When is it time to throw away your non-stick pan?
If years and years of use have scratched the bottom of your pan to the point that the nonstick coating has come off, it might be time to throw it away. If we can humbly recommend a replacement, well, take a look at the our products and to the our catalog.
