Non-stick pans are commonly used kitchenware in our daily life, which allows us to easily cook all kinds of delicious foods without worrying about sticking to the pan. However, if we don't pay attention to the heat or forget to turn the food in time, it can cause the nonstick pan to burn and form a layer of black dirt that is difficult to clean. These black dirt not only affect the aesthetics of the pan, but may also affect the taste and health of the food. So, how do we get rid of the black dirt from a nonstick pan?This article will introduce you to a few simple and effective ways to restore the shine of your nonstick pan and extend its lifespan.
The surface of non-stick pans is usually coated with a layer of materials such as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) or ceramic (ceramic), which have a very low coefficient of friction, which can reduce the contact area between the food and the pan, so as to achieve a non-stick effect. However, these materials also have a certain heat-resistant temperature, generally around 260°C. If this temperature is exceeded, it may cause the coating to decompose, releasing harmful gases, and at the same time, it will also make the surface of the pan rough and easy to stick. Therefore, when we use non-stick pans, we should pay attention to controlling the heat and avoid air heating or overheating, so as not to damage the coating of non-stick pans.
Also, another reason why nonstick pans burn paste is the composition of the food itself. Some foods containing sugar or starch, such as fruits, rice, noodles, etc., will caramelize or gelatinize at high temperatures, producing some brown or black substances, which will adhere to the surface of the non-stick pan and form a layer of black scale that is difficult to remove. These black scales will not only affect the non-stick performance of the pot, but may also contain some harmful substances, such as acrylamide, benzopyrene, etc., which can cause carcinogenic effects in the human body. Therefore, when we use non-stick pans, we should turn the food in time and avoid high temperature heating for a long time to avoid black scale.
If the misfortune of the non-stick pan burns out, how do we clean it?Here are a few common methods to help you easily remove the black dirt from your nonstick pan.
This is the simplest and most commonly used method for situations where there is little or less black scale. We only need to pour enough hot water into the non-stick pan to allow the black scale to soak thoroughly, and then wipe it with a soft sponge or cloth to easily remove the black scale. Be careful not to use a hard brush or a steel wool ball to avoid scratching the coating of the non-stick pan.
This is a method that uses the acidity of vinegar to dissolve black scale, and is suitable for situations where there is a lot of black scale or it is hard. We only need to pour a certain proportion of vinegar and water into a non-stick pan, such as 1:4, and then heat it to boiling, maintain it for about 10 minutes, let the acidity of the vinegar fully act on the black scale, and then wipe it with a soft sponge or cloth to remove the black scale. Be careful not to use too high heat, so as not to evaporate the vinegar too quickly and affect the effect.
This is a method that uses the alkalinity of baking soda to break down black scale, which is suitable for situations where black scale is very stubborn. We only need to sprinkle a layer of baking soda powder in a non-stick pan, then cover it with a moist paper towel to let the baking soda fully absorb the water, and then leave it overnight to let the alkalinity of the baking soda powder fully act on the black scale, and wipe it with a soft sponge or cloth the next day to remove the black scale. Be careful not to use too much water so that the baking soda does not dissolve and affect the effect.
Non-stick pan is a very practical kitchenware, but we also need to use and maintain it correctly to avoid burning the non-stick pan and forming black scale. If something unfortunate happens, we can choose the appropriate method according to different situations to remove the black scale of the non-stick pan, so that the non-stick pan can restore its luster and prolong its service life. I hope this article can be helpful to you, if you have any questions or suggestions, please leave a message below, we will reply in time. Thank you for reading and we'll see you next time!