Caring for Cookware

TIPical Mary Ellen host Mary Ellen Pinkham gives her favorite tips for taking care of cookware.

Clean burnt-on foods off a cookie sheet by soaking it in warm soapy water for a least 30 minutes. Use a bench knife or a rubber scraper to carefully scrape off the food. Do not use a bench knife on a nonstick surface.
Another trick for cleaning cookie sheets or jellyroll pans is to use dryer sheets. Cover the bottom of the pan with warm soapy water, then put a dryer sheet into the water. Wait for 15 minutes or so and the pan should clean up easily.
Oven cleaner also works well on cookie sheets. Spray sheet with cleaner and let sit for about 15 minutes, then wipe and rinse clean. Make sure the oven cleaner will not damage the surface of your cookware.
Revive the luster of ceramic cookware by adding 1/2 cup of white vinegar to dishwater and soaking items.
Remove stuck-on food from ceramic cookware by filling the dish with boiling water and stirring in 1/2 cup baking soda or salt. Let sit until the water has cooled, then wash as usual.
Always use a non-abrasive cleanser when scouring pots and pans.

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TIPical Mary Ellen : Episode TIP-746
•	Making Vinaigrettes
•	Everyday Romance
•	Caring for Cookware
•	Tip of the Day

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