Learning how to clean ceramic pans and other cookware is essential to remove food particles that can cause a sticky build-up. Ceramic cookware can stain and develop a brown discoloration, especially when food is burned at high temperatures. But with just a few household cleaning staples, you can keep your cookware looking like new.
Leftover food particles can build up over time and interfere with the non-stick performance of the ceramic pans. That causes food to stick, which makes cleaning more difficult.
How Often to Clean Ceramic Pans
New ceramic pans and cookware should be washed by hand in warm, soapy water, rinsed well, and dried with a soft cloth. This will remove any ceramic dust particles and dirt that settled on the surface during manufacturing and shipping.
Ceramic cookware should be washed after every use to remove food particles that can easily stick to your pan and cause a sticky build-up. Periodically examine the cookware surface for brown discoloration, and do a deep cleaning to remove stains.
- Warm water
- Dish soap
- Baking soda (optional)
- White vinegar (optional)
- Hydrogen peroxide (optional)
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Allow the Ceramic Pan to Cool
Ceramic coatings do not respond well to quick, drastic changes in temperature. Always allow ceramic cookware a few minutes to stop sizzling and cool down completely before attempting to wash it.
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Fill a Sink With Water and Dish Soap
Fill a sink or dishpan with warm water and a few squirts of dish soap.
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Clean With a Sponge
Submerge the ceramic cookware, and use a nonabrasive sponge or soft dishcloth to clean the surfaces.
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The Spruce / Ulyana Verbytska Warning
Never use steel wool, abrasive nylon, metal pads, or abrasive cleaners on ceramic coatings. They can cause minute scratches, which damage the surface and reduce the nonstick quality of the ceramic finish.
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Rinse and Dry
Rinse the cookware with warm water. Dry with a soft dishtowel, or allow the cookware to air-dry in a dish rack.
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Remove Hardened Food With Baking Soda
If food has burned and is stuck to the ceramic coating, allow the pan to soak in the warm, soapy water for at least 30 minutes. Dip a damp sponge into dry baking soda, and use it to scrub away any bits of food that remain. Add some white vinegar to the paste while its on the pan to create a bubbling action that can loosen the burnt-on food. Rinse well, and dry the cookware. If the food does not come off easily, sprinkle the bottom of the pan liberally with baking soda and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of hot water. Allow the mixture to sit for 30 minutes, and scrub the pan with a sponge or dish wand in a circular motion for several minutes. Repeat if needed. Then, rinse and dry.
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For very stubborn food, pour a mix of water and white vinegar (2 cups water to 1/2 cup vinegar) into the pan and leave it to soak overnight. You can also put this mixture in the pan and heat it to boiling for a few minutes to try loosening the stain. Let the pan cool down before attempting to scrub out the burnt food.
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Remove Discoloration With Hydrogen Peroxide
After many uses—some possibly involving burnt food—the ceramic coating can become discolored. To help lighten the finish, pour enough 3 percent hydrogen peroxide (regular first-aid strength is fine) to cover the bottom of the pan. To be effective, the hydrogen peroxide should bubble. If it doesnt, the solution is not fresh and requires a new bottle. Let the solution sit in the pan for 30 minutes, Then, rinse and dry. The slight bleaching action of the peroxide will brighten the finish.
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FAQ
How do you make a ceramic pan not stick?
Why do ceramic pans lose their non stick?
Do things stick to ceramic pans?
Why does a ceramic frying pan stick?
Ceramic frying pan causes sticking under some unfavorable conditions such as high temperature, abrasive cleaning, and using utensils. Can you make a pan non-stick again?
Why are ceramic pans prone to sticking?
The non-stick coating can get damaged because of cooking food at very high temperatures or using metal cookware while handling the food inside the ceramic pans. Since ceramic pans are prone to sticking, let’s talk about why this happens and see how you can restore the pan’s non-stick property.
How do you keep a ceramic pan from sticking?
Seasoning by stovetop is another method to retain the nonstick surface of a ceramic pan. Put one teaspoon of vegetable oil and then spread it over the surface of the ceramic pan using a paper towel or fingers. Turn the temperature of the stove to medium level, so that the oil heats slowly.
Do ceramic pans stick?
Yes, ceramic pans do stick. Ceramic pans may lose their non-stick coating over time, leading to food getting stuck on the pan’s surface. The non-stick coating can get damaged because of cooking food at very high temperatures or using metal cookware while handling the food inside the ceramic pans.