How to Care for Your Non-Stick and Cast Iron Kitchenware

Investing in high-grade cookware is the first step; maintaining it ensures it serves your family for years. Follow these essential kitchen protocols: ### Never Subject Hot Cookware to Cold Water (Thermal Shock) The most common mistake in home kitchens is putting a sizzling hot frypan directly into a sink of cold tap water. Thermal shock causes the aluminum or steel pan body to warp and micro-fractures the non-stick granite coating. Always allow cookware to cool to room temperature before washing. ### Use Silicone or Wooden Utensils Only Never allow stainless steel spoons or sharp metal ladles to touch your coated cookware. Food-grade silicone utensils offer smooth edges that glide over granite surfaces without creating micro-grooves. ### Gentle Washing Protocols * Avoid steel wool pads, scouring powders, and abrasive green pads. * Use lukewarm water, a mild dishwashing liquid, and a soft yellow sponge or microfiber cloth. * If burnt food residue persists, soak the pot in warm water with a tablespoon of baking soda for 15 minutes.