Caring for Nonstick Cookware

Keep your nonstick cookware clean for consistent, quality performance. Any food residue or leftover grease will cook into the surface and carbonize, causing food to stick. That cooked-on residue is hard to see and even more difficult to remove, so wash carefully and thoroughly every time.

It's essential to let the cookware cool completely before washing; immersing a hot pan in cooler water could permanently warp and ruin it. Though it's tempting to lo...

Caring for Stainless Steel Cookware and Utensils

Utensils:

Stainless steel tools are easy to keep in top condition. A damp cloth wipes away fingerprints, common washing-up liquid gets rid of fat and more stubborn stains. Chalk deposits can be removed using a 25% solution of vinegar, tea stains can be tackled with a soda solution and a mixture of boiling water and baking powder will make coffee stains disappear. Scouring agents and products containing high levels of bleach or disinfectan...