Can this pan be cleaned with a metal scrubber and can you use metal utinsels?
1089039
If you look on the Lodge web site, it says what care is needed. You can use metal utensils and you can use pretty much whatever you need to clean them. However, the most I have needed to do even for the worst cases, like frying cheeseburgers, is to heat up some water in the pan and scrape it clean with the spatula. Then just wipe it out with a sponge and re-oil.
1089040
I believe they have a pan scrapper for this and the cast iron pans, I do use some metal utinsels in this pan , but mostly use the non stick type utinsels. for cleaning I usually just use some hot water and a brush, sometimes I have to use a plastic scraper sold by lodge to scrape stuck on stuff, but with cleaning and light oiling after use the pan has been pretty much non stick and easy to clean after use.
1999165
Yes you can use steel utensils but technically mild abrasions are put on the surface when used. I think that gives the pans character, charm and a kind of patina. Mild use for decades shouldn't effect the performance. I have two identical pans in my kitchen. One used almost daily the other NEVER used. Only on careful inspection could you tell the difference. So much so that on a few occasions various people in the family took it down to use mistakenly confusing it with the old one. The old one has been used with metal utensils for 9 years and looks great. Hope that helps.
230568
never use aney soap! just rince with hot water and paper towel it might tak severel times!if you use aney cleaning matirial you ruine your pan.
1674551
They recommend that You do not use metal utensils on any of their pans. I never use any metal spatula or spoon. The surface is very solid coating and they advise you to season the pan before using. This is included in the instructions.
279082
Yes you can but frankly I don't know why you would want to. The reason is the pan gets coated with hot beer and chicken juices that I am almost sure you will want to clean it by hand. It works great and I really like using it.
2007307
I put the metal pan insert in the dishwasher. I'm sure the plastic part is safe as well but I hand wash that as it doesn't get very dirty.
439478
I just use the plastics that I already have. I love the pan and don't want chance it. If the plastics are in the dishwasher, I might carefully flip a grilled sandwich with a metal spatula, but wouldn't scrape a metal spoon in it
1375330
I use it on the inside of pots and pans with no problems..It is the best metal cleaner I have ever used.
668197
No, I consider it much better then non stick. It is heavy enough and polished finish so cleaning is not a problem at all.
1138886
I haven't had a problem with that yet but I have heard the best product for cleaning these pans is a cleaner called Barkeep's Friend. I found it at Lowe's of all places.
681309
If you feel the need to use soap (and sometimes I do if what I cook in it is super greasy). Use only what you need to get the grease off. Leave some behind as it helps season the pan. I wouldn't bother with any cleaners or scrapers, you don't need them. Soak your pan if something really gets stuck. If it's seasoned well enough before you cook with, it should wipe off after soaking. Always towel dry your pans and rub vegetable oil all over it before storing it. This keeps it seasoned and won't rust. Happy cooking!
1230881
No. The nonstick coating doesn't interact with food and cleans up so easily. No need to risk damaging it with scouring, sponge and soap is all it takes. I use high temp silicon tools to cook with it and the coating has not scratched in years of use, and I cook a lot. And I use this pan at least a few times a week. Even though I have very spendy Bourget copper cookware, this is the most used pan in my kitchen. Top recommendation, regardless of price, the bonus is that it's a very inexpensive pan. Don't know how it would hold up to metal tools, but there's lots of great high temp silicon tools out there that will be very easy on the pan - so why take the chance? No. The nonstick coating doesn't interact with food and cleans up so easily. No need to risk damaging it with scouring, sponge and soap is all it takes. I use high temp silicon tools to cook with it and the coating has not scratched in years of use, and I cook a lot. And I use this pan at least a few times a week. Even though I have very spendy Bourget copper cookware, this is the most used pan in my kitchen. Top recommendation, regardless of price, the bonus is that it's a very inexpensive pan. Don't know how it would hold up to metal tools, but there's lots of great high temp silicon... » Read More No. The nonstick coating doesn't interact with food and cleans up so easily. No need to risk damaging it with scouring, sponge and soap is all it takes. I use high temp silicon tools to cook with it and the coating has not scratched in years of use, and I cook a lot. And I use this pan at least a few times a week. Even though I have very spendy Bourget copper cookware, this is the most used pan in my kitchen. Top recommendation, regardless of price, the bonus is that it's a very inexpensive pan. Don't know how it would hold up to metal tools, but there's lots of great high temp silicon tools out there that will be very easy on the pan - so why take the chance? « Show Less
624734
I don't know if the metal is dishwasher safe. I have not wanted to chance it. I just rinse mine in hot water and allow it to air dry. It cleans up very easily!
34918
They say you can use metal with these pans but I wouldn't. Occasionally we have inadvertently used metal (or our older children have used metal) and nothing has happened. In my experience the only pans that stand up to constant metal use is stainless steel. These pans are great so far. I'm not familiar with the infinite ones. We bought ours several months ago and they have worked very well. You can also wash these in the dishwasher but again, I wouldn't. Occasionally we don't have time to clean by hand so we put them in the dishwasher for a quick cleaning (e.g. right before going on vacation), but generally we clean them by hand. They say you can use metal with these pans but I wouldn't. Occasionally we have inadvertently used metal (or our older children have used metal) and nothing has happened. In my experience the only pans that stand up to constant metal use is stainless steel. These pans are great so far. I'm not familiar with the infinite ones. We bought ours several months ago and they have worked very well. You can also wash these in the dishwasher but again, I wouldn't. Occasionally we don't have time to clean by hand so we put them in the dishwasher for a quick cleaning (e.g. right... » Read More They say you can use metal with these pans but I wouldn't. Occasionally we have inadvertently used metal (or our older children have used metal) and nothing has happened. In my experience the only pans that stand up to constant metal use is stainless steel. These pans are great so far. I'm not familiar with the infinite ones. We bought ours several months ago and they have worked very well. You can also wash these in the dishwasher but again, I wouldn't. Occasionally we don't have time to clean by hand so we put them in the dishwasher for a quick cleaning (e.g. right before going on vacation), but generally we clean them by hand. « Show Less
1439236
In my opinion you can use stainless, wood or silicone utensils with a SS pan. When using metal utensils try to avoid scratching the cooking surface however.
788092
none at all, using non-metal turners and plastic scrubber, it is still like new. I have another over 4 yrs old and still perfect.
30089
I think there are Teflon sprays that you can buy but properly cared for, the coating in this pan should last a very long time. It is so slippery that it should never need to be scrubbed only washed with a dish rag.