How To Maximize the Life of Your Nonstick Pans

First tip: Don’t overheat!

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Theres nothing like having a brand new nonstick pan fresh from the box.

You use it to make fluffy eggs in the morning and burgers for dinner.

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For months, it feels as if nothing can stick to it.

All of a sudden, food starts to cling.

Then it becomes a challenge to clean.

While nonstick pans are great, they rarely last as long as conventional ones due to the coating.

So why does this happen?

Spoiler alert: It could behow you cookwith and clean the pan.

Heres how to extend the life of your nonstick pans.

Why Doesnt Nonstick Cookware Last as Long as Regular Cookware?

While that sounds scary, as long as you have nontoxic cookware, you should be fine.

Its also crucial to wash your pan by hand.

So take the extra minute at the sink and use non-abrasive dish soap should get the job done.

This is because the heat from the water can degrade the coating.

Avoid those nonstick cooking sprays.

While you might think this makes a pan less sticky, over time it wears out the coating.

Do you want your non-stick cookware to last?

This also means you better avoid using forks and knives to cut directly into the pan.

But that’s not the only sign.