Nonstick pans are the secret behind smooth, no-fuss cooking and in general, minimal cleanup. But to keep that slick surface intact, they need to be treated right. The best cleaning methods are pretty ...

A great nonstick pan is a kitchen essential, but these stovetop workhorses can be temperamental, and one wrong move can leave you with a ruined pan. Unfortunately, when it comes to cooking with, ...

Stainless steel, nonstick pans and cast iron skillets can all be difficult to clean -- but there's a right way to wash cookware that can prevent damage. The cleanup is not always as easy as soap and ...

Despite their buttery soft cooking surfaces, nonstick pans can still be a chore to clean— especially if your cookware is heavy, large, or just covered in food. It can be tempting to pop your pieces ...

A sturdy skillet, saucepan, stockpot, and Dutch oven should last a long time, but knowing how to clean cookware properly can make them last longer. Sure, several other factors determine how long your ...

It's easier than it seems.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Whether you use cast iron or stainless steel in the kitchen, after the cooking, comes the cleaning. But you have to do it the right way, or you could damage your pots and pans.

It is totally possible to fry an egg without any in a cast iron or stainless steel pan, but eggs will never stick to Teflon. Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a ...

Step away from the dishwasher and discover how to clean all types of pots and pans the right way. A sturdy skillet, saucepan, stockpot, and Dutch oven should last a long time, but knowing how to clean ...