HOW DO YOU CARE FOR COOKWARE PROPERLY?
How can I clean my burnt pot? A frequently asked question. What can I use to clean the encrusted base of a pan? Another one. Two of the frequently asked questions about cleaning cookware. Do you also wonder how to keep your pots and pans properly clean? Rightly so, because with diligent care you get so much more out of your cookware! We’ll show you how it works!
You’ve spared no effort in buying the right cookware for yourself, and now you want to at least spend the same amount of effort caring for it? That’s exactly the right attitude! Why? Clean pots and pans are more aesthetic, more hygienic and last longer. Three good reasons for cleaning pots and pans. There are also three core factors you should take into account when cleaning pots and pans: the degree of soiling, the cleaning utensils you use and the detergent.
CLEAN POTS AND PANS BY THEIR DEGREE OF SOILING
How dirty is your cookware? It comes down to how demanding you have been with your pots and pans — or whether dirt has accumulated. Warm water and a soft sponge are enough if you clean your pot immediately after using it for preparation. If, however, you leave it for hours or have to clean a burnt pot, you need some elbow grease, effective detergent and a robust sponge.
SPONGES, SCOURERS ETC. — BE CAREFUL WITH COATINGS
And that brings us to the next important factor: If, for example, you have covered the base of your pan with a delicious cream sauce, and then just placed it in the sink to wash later, you’ll probably have the joy of a dried sauce pan to come back to. But can you clean off the residue with a stainless steel scourer? No, you have to be careful. Pan coatings are delicate and need gentle cleaning. For this, you need a non-scratch cloth and sponges.
CLEANING POTS AND PANS — THE BEST DETERGENT
Whether coarse or fine, there is a whole range of potential cleaning products both pots and pans. We’ve prepared our two best tips for you.
1. Vinegar — the classic substance for many cleaning jobs, not only in the kitchen. With vinegar, you can get busy in the bathroom, descale your kettle and even clean pots and pans. And this is how: Mix water in a 3:1 ratio with vinegar put the mixture in the cookware to be cleaned and bring it to a boil for a short time. As if by magic the encrusted areas come off, you can then easily remove the residue with a cloth or wooden scraper.
2. Baking soda — another all-rounder for all things dirty, with which you can clean your pots and pans. If, for example, you want to clean a really soiled pan base, shake the baking soda onto the burnt area, add some water and bring the whole thing to the boil for a short time. Leave the baking soda solution to work for approx. one hour and you’ll be pleased with the result: Even once stubborn crusts can now be easily removed with a sponge or cloth. Another gentle yet biological way of cleaning your cookware.
Top tip: If this doesn’t help, repeat the process — this can help, particularly with old incrustations. Alternatively, you can usually use a salt solution, but this takes longer to work than the baking soda solution.
CLEANING AND CARE BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER USE
Clean your new ZWILLING cookware — and your pots and pans too — before the first use with hot water, commercially available washing up detergent and a sponge, cloth or brush. Drying them prevents water stains.
WHEN COOKING ALWAYS BE CLEAN
To avoid traces of burnt-on oil and water, only heat dry cookware. Never heat your cookware unattended and/or for a long time with nothing in it. Over-heating can lead to discoloration. This does not affect how the cookware functions but it is not nice to look at.
In addition, we recommend only filling to 70-80% of its capacity to avoid burns through overcooking. If you add salt to water, only add it to boiling water and then stir. Because: Adding salt to cold water can lead to discoloration.
TIPS FOR CLEANING AND CARE AFTER USE
Let your ZWILLING cookware cool down before cleaning. This applies to stainless steel, cast iron and aluminium. Glass lids can also be damaged through temperature shocks. ZWILLING products are easy and convenient to clean and the cookware is basically all dishwasher-safe, however, we recommend cleaning by hand. Before cleaning remove food residue with warm water, detergent and a soft cloth. Aggressive cleaning detergents can damage the cookware and in particular impair the non-stick properties of coated cookware.
CLEANING UNCOATED COOKWARE
On the other hand uncoated ZWILLING cookware can be cleaned with the coarse side of a scouring pad for heavy soiling on the inside and base. Do not leave leftovers to dry, to avoid stains or discoloration on stainless steel. White or rainbow-colored discoloration and deposits can be removed with commercially available stainless steel cleaners, lemon juice or vinegar. Do not use your cookware to store acidic food for a long time, as this can attack the surface.
WELL CLEANED AND WELL HANDLED — YOU’LL GET MORE OUT OF YOUR COOKWARE FOR LONGER
There are so many great things to do, discover and ultimately to try when using your ZWILLING cookware in your kitchen. You now know how to do this and you have learned how to clean your cookware properly after use. We’ve served you everything for long-lasting cookware and many happy hours at the stove, oven and finally at your table.
