2007-11-26 13:39:27 · 7 answers · asked by trackman 3 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
cast-iron is the one you're not supposed to wash with soap. it's because the build-up of oils or grease will create a natural non-stick surface. but it's actually okay to wash it with dish soap, you'll just have to re-season the pan, so that it won't rust.
dish soap won't damage teflon. though its susceptible to scratching. but it has been linked to many pet bird deaths. high heat and age may cause the release of volitile poisons. look it up. i no longer use teflon.
2007-11-27 12:21:54 · answer #1 · answered by satya 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard that for Teflon non-stick pans, but metal utensils will take the finish off faster. There are various discussions about whether dish soap ruins the seasoning finish on cast iron pans - I've always used soap on my cast iron, but my brother won't...but my pans are still well seasoned and then don't feel oily or gritty when I get them out of the cupboard to use! I think you're confusing Teflon with cast iron when it comes to the dish soap.
2007-11-26 22:16:37 · answer #2 · answered by Dottie R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is nonsense,of coarse you need soap to wash the pans. What really ruins the Teflon pans are the steel pads,metal utensils.Once you use these materials you ruin the pan and everything starts to stick to the pan,you just use a regular sponge or cloth with soap, wash and your done.Believe me i have been doing this for the longest.
2007-11-26 22:36:45 · answer #3 · answered by Gilberto c 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never read or heard that dish soap is attributable to non-stick cookware becoming ruined. However, using heat that is too high, or metal utensils, etc. will all contribute. I've had many non-stick pans (different manufacturers) and regardless of who made them, they all eventually stopped being non-stick, and I had to start using a bit of oil (not non-stick spray -- a rep from one of the companies said not to use any non-stick spray coating on non-stick cookware). But, as for the washing, soapy water and good rinsing, etc. should be OK.
2007-11-26 21:56:16 · answer #4 · answered by SB 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would think as long as it didn't have a bleach alternative it would be alright to use. Heck as inexpensive as pans are, they can be replaced when need be. Washing with dish soap isn't going to ruin them anytime soon.
2007-11-26 22:38:49 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
thats what ive heard
2007-11-26 22:34:16 · answer #6 · answered by Izaa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dunno, but that Teflon will kill ya. Seriously. Nasty stuff.
I stick with stainless steel and iron.
Get it?
Stick?
LOL.
2007-11-27 13:00:05 · answer #7 · answered by Glee 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋