When you cook on a daily basis, chances are you use at least one non-stick pan or saucepan since this type of equipment is extremely popular around the world.

Indeed, its non-stick coating allows you to cook without fat while at the same time benefiting from better cooking accuracy. However, a non-stick pan or saucepan remains a fragile piece of equipment that must be properly maintained. This is why, in this tutorial, we will explain to you precisely how to properly clean your pan or saucepan with non-stick coating.

Cleaning persistent stains 

• Mix 1 cup of water, ½ cup of vinegar and 2 tbsp of baking soda in the pan (or saucepan). Place it on medium heat and bring to a boil. Let it boil for 5 to 10 minutes, no more.
• Remove the pan from the heat. Empty it and let it cool. Rinse and let dry.
• Lightly oil the pan by passing a paper towel over it with a few drops of oil. This will protect it until the next use.

Don’t forget daily maintenance 

• Do not use any metal utensils. Instead, use wooden, special plastic or Teflon utensils so as not to scratch the adhesive coating.
• Clean the pan with a sponge and dishwashing liquid. Avoid scouring powders and abrasive pads which can scratch the coating.
• Do not overheat the pan, especially when it is empty.