How To Properly Clean Ceramic Cookware

The kitchen is one of those magical places where you can create anything your heart (and taste buds) desire. Many of us really cherish the time we can spend in the kitchen, whether it is with loved ones or friends.

Chances are you have a kitchen that is ready to go with all the kitchen essentials needed to cook up anything on a whim—including ceramic cookware! But one of the most dreaded parts of ceramic cookware or any kitchen item, in general, is having to clean it and care for it properly.

Ceramic cookware is extremely popular with many home chefs because it offers a non-stick surface that does not risk getting toxins into your food or the air you are breathing. The pan is able to do this by using a ceramic coating that is bonded firmly to the actual metal piece and applied to either cast iron, copper, or stainless steel.

But there is a hook with this—you do need to be extremely careful with how you clean and care for it. If you wash it in too hot of water or scrub too hard, you can actually ruin the ceramic cookware altogether!

This is where we come in though. We are sharing all the tips and tricks of how to properly tend to your ceramic cookware after use so that you can enjoy cooking with it and get the most value for your investment long-term.

Frequency of Cleaning Ceramic Cookware

First, let’s talk about how often you should clean them. If you have just purchased new ceramic cookware, make sure that you give it a good clean before you start using it. You can do this by running it under soapy warm water and drying it lovingly with a soft dishtowel.

The reason you want to clean it first before using it is so that you do not risk any dust particles or external elements that may have gotten onto the surface while in the store or being shipped to you and then getting into your food.

Then, from this point onward you will want to make sure that you do a thorough clean of your ceramic cookware every single time you cook with it with warm soapy water. And not just a surface clean, but an actual deep clean to make sure no food or stains stick.

Cleaning Supplies You Need

Next, you will want to make sure you have all the cleaning materials you need easily accessible to tend to your ceramic cookware. This means that you will want to have a sponge or dishcloth, a soft towel, and a sink full of warm water. You will then want to pull out a dishwashing liquid that is organic and chemical-free and mix it in warm water. Make sure to reserve the baking soda for when you are simply trying to get the stains out.

The Steps of Cleaning a Ceramic Cookware Item

Next, once you have all your materials assembled, you will want to follow these steps, which will ensure your ceramic cookware stays pristine and ready to go the next time you want to cook with it.

Step 1: Let the Pan Cool

This step is super important. Ceramics do not like to change temperatures quickly. So let the pan cool down after use before you try to wash it. Otherwise, you will risk it freaking out and getting damaged. Plus, you do not want to risk burning your hands either!

Step 2: Get the Water Ready

While the ceramic cookware cools down, fill up your sink with the dishwashing liquid and baking powder and let it get all bubbly. It is like you are preparing a bubble bath for your ceramic cookware!

Step 3: Clean with a Good Sponge

Next, use a sponge to gently clean the surfaces while submerged in the liquidy warm water. Make sure that the sponge you are using is not an abrasive one so that you do not scratch or damage the ceramic coating.

Step 4: Rinse and Repeat

Next, you will want to rinse the ceramic cookware off and repeat one more time to be extra sure it is all clean. Once you have repeated, you can softly pat it dry with a soft towel and let it air dry.

Step 5: Remove Hardened Food

Sometimes food ends up getting stuck to the ceramic coating. Do not fear, there is an easy hack for this if it does happen to you. The trick is to let it soak in water for a half an hour and use a sponge that is dipped in baking powder. This should then encourage the hardened food to easily come off.

Conclusion

In general, keeping your ceramic cookware clean and pristine is easy to do. You simply need to just dedicate a few minutes after use to cleaning it and it will be ready to go the next time you want to use it. Just make sure to give it some extra care and tenderness when you do.