Ceramic pans are one of the most popular cookware pans out there and stay are very versatile and add a unique look to the kitchen most importantly they are safe to use.

Ceramic is expensive pans that have a ceramic coating which is non-stick properties. If you don’t care about the ceramic pans then after sometimes they start looking dull and stained.

If you have a set of one then you need to start taking care of the ceramic pans with some of the steps otherwise you may end up replacing your ceramic pans in a few months as the non-stick surface will be damaged.

Ceramic pans are very delicate and when you don’t clean them properly they may start getting damaged with the burnt food placed on the pan and soon they will start losing the non-stick properties.

We all burn something while talking on a phone or watching T.V but cleaning the ceramic pan thoroughly will help you to maintain your ceramic pan in good condition instead of scratching the surface of the pan or throwing the pan you can clean it and make it shine.

The question here is how to clean a ceramic pan to maintain it in good condition also it shouldn’t lose its non-stick properties. Well here are some of the simple ways to clean a ceramic pan and make it shine.

How To Avoid Burning Food On Ceramic Pan

Food is burnt on the ceramic pan because we don’t add oil. Remember even a ceramic pan with non-sticking properties needs some oil. Frying without adding oil will overheat the pan and food will burnt on the pan.

In a very short time, the ceramic coating will be damaged and the non-stick properties will be lost. When you scratch the surface of the ceramic pan after food particles are burnt and stuck on the surface the ceramic pan loses its non-stick properties.

The flame on which you cook the food has also burnt the food on a ceramic pan. cook on a low flame when you’re adding less oil to the food so that will not burn the food.

Adjust the flame and if you cooking at a high temperature then make sure you add limited oil to the food. Heat the pan on a low flame and add the fat don’t heat the pan on a high flame that will make the ceramic coating dull and non-stick properties will be lost.

If you cooking for one person then adjust the flame and keep it on medium or low because a high flame will burn the food and less food in the pan will burn very quickly and sticks to the pan.

How To Clean Ceramic Pan

If your ceramic pan is stained and dull then it’s time to make it clean. Here are some of the ways to clean a ceramic pan and make it shine brighter.

1. Cool Down The Ceramic Pan

The primary step to clean a ceramic pan is to let it cool down because you don’t want to burn yourself working with the hot pan and you cannot move the pan when it’s hot.

Moving the ceramic pan from one extreme temperature to another will cause damage to non-stick properties. If you cannot move the pan from the refrigerator to the stove and the stove to the refrigerator it will damage the pan.

Let the ceramic pan cool before you start cleaning because you cannot burn yourself with the hot pan and scratching on the hot surface will damage the pan and makes it duller.

The first thing you can do is cool down the pan for better cleaning as well you can clean it with a sponge when it’s not hot and food particles will be cleaned thoroughly.

2. Fill The Tub With Water And Dish Soap

After cooling the ceramic pan the next step will be filling the tub or a sink with hot water with some of the dish soda or a dishwashing liquid. Make sure to rubber gloves as this will help you to work with hot water.

If you don’t have rubber gloves available then you can clean with your bare hands but as the water is hot you can use the water which is not much hot and bearable to the hands.

The hotter the water more quickly you can clean the ceramic pan and make it shine brighter. Rubber gloves will make the task easier and less time-consuming adding the less hot might not thoroughly clean the ceramic pan I would suggest getting one pair of rubber gloves.

Add the dish soap or liquid dishwasher to the tub or sink and let it dissolve completely in the water as there is hot water it will not take much time to dilute in water.

Put the ceramic pan in the hot water added with liquid dishwasher and leave it for a few minutes. The next step will be cleaning the ceramic pan.

3. Clean With Sponge

After putting the ceramic pan in hot water you need a dish sponge to clean the ceramic pan. rub on the surface of the pan if there are any left food particles on the pan.

After putting the ceramic pan in the hot water all of the food particles and burnt food on the ceramic pan will be removed to clean the ceramic pan rub the surface with a sponge.

Don’t scratch the pan with a spoon or knife to clean the ceramic pan it will lose the ceramic coating and most importantly non-stick properties will be loose.

Don’t use an abrasive sponge it will damage the pan. softer sponge and softer cloth will do the job of cleaning the ceramic pan thoroughly. While cleaning makes sure to clean the backside of the pan as it will be greasy and dirty.

Rub with the sponge on the food particles after you did leave the pan in hot water for some time as it will be cleaned perfectly and shine brighter.

4. Wash The Pan With Warm Water

When you’re done cleaning the ceramic pan with a sponge then place the pan in warm water the best way you can do this is to turn on warm water in your faucet and place the pan under running water.

Turn the pan so that the food particles are cleaned and wash the dish soap before drying it. You can wash the ceramic pan twice or thrice in warm water so that all the food particles and dirt are removed.

Make sure to remove all the dish soap by washing twice because it may not be removed completely with one wash. Now you are good to go! Dry the ceramic pan.

5. Check For Food Particles

Before drying the pan check for the food particles because it’s common that food particles to be hidden under the soap. If you have missed a few food particles then put back the ceramic pan in soap water.

Clean the food particles with the sponge and remove all the left food particles from the pan. now wash the pan with warm water and take a look at your pan to ensure all the food particles have been removed from the pan.

You may notice that some of the hardened food particles are still not removed you need to follow the below step to remove the hardened food particles from the ceramic pan.

6. Remove Hardened Food Particles With Baking Soda And Water

Again before working on your ceramic pan, you need to let it cool to avoid burning yourself and damaging the non-stick properties.

Use Baking Soda

Fill the tub or sink with soapy water and soak your pan for at least 30 minutes in the soapy water this will help to loosen the hardened burnt particles stuck on the pan.

After 30 minutes wipe the ceramic pan with baking soda you need to make the paste of baking soda with water in the bowl and start rubbing on the pan this will help you to remove all the hardened particles of food.

Now check the pan maximum burnt particles will be removed from the pan or if the pan is stained then it will be cleaned and if there are stains and burnt particles left then you need to move towards another step.

If your pan is clean then wash it with water and dry it. Make sure you use a paper or soft cloth in between the pan when you place it one after the other in the cupboard.

Sprinkle Baking Soda

To clean the hardened food particles then you need to follow this intense step that is sprinkled baking soda on the ceramic pan and you need to cover the entire pan with baking soda.

Now comes the scrubbing part, you need to cover the pan with baking soda paste mixing with water, and scrub the pan with a sponge the goal is to remove the hardened food particles and stains from the pan.

After scrubbing with the sponge thoroughly rinse the pan and wash it with warm water. Check if all the burnt particles are removed and if some are still left on the pan then add repeat the procedure again for better results.

7. Use White Vinegar

If your ceramic pan has stains and discoloration then this can be removed with the help of white vinegar.

White vinegar can be used in a ratio of 1:4 with water. Do not use more vinegar on the ceramic pan it will damage the non-stick properties because vinegar has an acidity level that will damage the pan. A ratio of 1:4 with water will be balanced and it will be not a problem to clean the ceramic pan.

First, mix 1 cup of vinegar with 4 cups of water in a bowl mix it thoroughly, and pour on the darker stains you wish to clean. If the stain isn’t covered then make another cup of vinegar and water and pour on the stain. Again the goal is to cover the entire stain.

Now applying vinegar is done there are two options one is to leave the pan the entire night and clean the vinegar the next morning with water and dry it with a clean towel or soft cloth. The stains will be removed from the pan and it will be brighter and shinier.

The next option is to keep the pan with vinegar on the stove for 15 minutes and let the mixture boil on the stove and remove the mixture from the pan. Rinse the pan with water and dry it with a soft cloth the stains will be removed and it will be shinier again.

8. Use Hydrogen Peroxide

If your ceramic pan has stains and discoloration then this can be removed with the help of hydrogen peroxide.

Pour hydrogen peroxide into the pan. You need to cover enough hydrogen peroxide to cover the entire bottom of the ceramic pan and stains. If the stains are high on the side of the pan then you need to cover the stains with hydrogen peroxide.

Hydrogen peroxide is one of the effective methods to clean ceramic pans. After pouring hydrogen into the pan, check that bubbles are formed. If it’s fizzing then hydrogen peroxide is working. If it’s not fizzing then you may have the older bottle of hydrogen peroxide.

If it’s not forming bubbles when pouring in water then you need a new bottle of hydrogen peroxide. Leave it for 30 minutes and rinse the pan and dry it with a soft cloth. Hydrogen peroxide will bleach the stains and make them shine again.

9. Place The Pan In Rack

If you don’t have a cloth towel then you can keep the ceramic pan in an air-drying rack and leave it to dry once it’s done put it back in its place. Air dry will help in drying the pan thoroughly.

Air drying will help to dry the pan thoroughly and your pan will be clean other pans in the cupboard will not be wet because the pan you have not dried well. Make sure to dry the pan because it will make other pans wet and stains will be formed. Place a paper or soft cloth in the middle pans when you’re putting one after the other pan.

Do’s And Don’ts

Final Thoughts On How To Clean Ceramic Pan

Ceramic pans are sensitive and if they do not care for properly then they will be ruined. They last for years if the right care is taken. Make sure you give some time to clean the ceramic pan.

Don’t directly put it in the sink after cooking give them enough time to cool. Hand wash the ceramic pan instead of putting it in the dishwasher so that dishwasher doesn’t damage the non-stick properties of the ceramic pan.

Pay close attention to the utensils you use on the pan. Metals things and abrasive sponges will damage the ceramic coating of the pan. Place the pad or soft cloth while storing the pan in between each other pans.

Don’t cook without adding oil that will burn the food in the pan and the burnt food particles will be stuck on the pan which will damage the non-stick properties of a ceramic pan rubbing it harshly after cooking with an abrasive sponge will make the situation worse and damage even more.

Let the pan cool after that follow the steps which are discussed above for better cleaning of the ceramic pan as they are sensitive and may lose ceramic coating if they are not taken proper care and harsh cleaning will damage the pan.

If your ceramic pan has stains and discoloration then follow a few of the other ways that I have shared for making ceramic pan shinier and brighter.

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