How to Clean Teflon Coated Cookware

Teflon Coated Cookware is very popular because it’s easy to use and simple to clean. You have to be careful though not to damage the surface with harsh abrasives or by washing teflon in dishwashers.

Tips for Washing Teflon Coating Cookware     

• Wear rubber gloves to protect your hands.
• Do not use metal cooking utensils or scrubbers.
• Soak in hot water and clean with a soft cloth and mild dish washing detergent.
• Avoid cleaning in the dishwasher as the heat will remove some of the Teflon coating and give it a white hazy appearance.

Spring Cleaning Teflon Coated Cookware

It’s a good idea to thoroughly clean your Teflon cookware once a year to keep it looking new.

Make a solution by mixing one cup of water with half a cup of liquid bleach and two tablespoons of baking soda. Add the solution to the Teflon coated cookware and simmer for just five to ten minutes, no longer. Discard the hot liquid and allow the cookware to cool for a minute. Then rinse and towel dry the cookware.  Re-condition the pot or pan by applying a thin layer of cooking oil prior before storing it.