How to clean teflon

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How to clean teflon
How to clean teflon
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Teflon is also known as PTFE or PTFE. DuPont coined the name Teflon, and this name came to be used for the non-stick coating of pans and pans. Teflon is considered a non-sticking agent and chefs benefit from this coating because they use less fat. Care must be taken to protect the Teflon coating so that it lasts a long time. Most Teflon coatings are dishwasher safe, but some pans are probably made from a slightly different material because they cannot be machine washed. There are special cleaning methods that are used to remove burnt or burnt food that are gentle on Teflon coated dishes. This article will teach you how to clean a Teflon skillet without scratching the non-stick coating.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: General tips for cleaning the pan cover

Clean Teflon Step 1
Clean Teflon Step 1

Step 1. Remove food debris from the Teflon surface of the pot or pan

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Clean Teflon Step 2

Step 2. Wait until it cools down so that you can easily touch any of its parts

There is usually enough time while you eat. However, try cleaning your pots or pan while it's still a little warm.

It's a good idea not to leave food in the pan for too long. Food will not stick to the pan if you transfer it right away, and when the pan cools down, the food can stick to it for a long time

Clean Teflon Step 3
Clean Teflon Step 3

Step 3. Place the pan in the sink and rinse it off with a soft sponge and dish soap

Rub it on all sides.

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Clean Teflon Step 4

Step 4. Rinse the pan

Wipe it off with a dry towel or let the water drain.

Method 2 of 3: Cleaning Teflon Pots and Pans

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Clean Teflon Step 5

Step 1. Purchase a non-stick sponge

This sponge differs from steel scrubs in that it does not damage your Teflon coating and completely removes food debris. The safety for Teflon should be indicated on the packaging of such a sponge.

Similar plastic materials can also be purchased in bulk at a large fabric store. You can make your own non-stick scrub by purchasing this fabric, cutting into squares and joining them with a dish sponge

Clean Teflon Step 6
Clean Teflon Step 6

Step 2. Use a non-stick Teflon sponge with warm water and dishwashing detergent

If the pan is completely cold, pour some hot water into it to clean it. Warm water helps to quickly wash away food debris.

Method 3 of 3: Soak Teflon Pans and Pots Safely

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Clean Teflon Step 7

Step 1. Make a vinegar detergent solution if the previous methods didn't work

Clean Teflon Step 8
Clean Teflon Step 8

Step 2. Mix 1 cup (237 ml) water with 1/2 cup (118 ml) table vinegar and add 2 tsp

l. (7.5 g) flour.

Clean Teflon Step 9
Clean Teflon Step 9

Step 3. Pour the mixture into a saucepan

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Clean Teflon Step 10

Step 4. Let the post rest for 5 minutes and then wash with a non-stick scrubbing sponge

Rinse and dry.

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