For the interior: Fill the pan halfway with water and bring it to a near boil for about 2 minutes. Pour out the water and place the pan on a sturdy surface such as a wooden cutting board. Carefully use a restoring sponge (melamine) on the warm surface. This should do the trick.
Use baking soda and water to create a toothpaste-like scrub. Apply the scrub evenly on the pan. Let it sit, then scrub with a sponge. Rinse and check. If it doesn't work, consider throwing the pan away.
Pour enough hydrogen peroxide into the bottom of the pan to cover the bottom. Let the peroxide sit for 30 minutes before rinsing the pan clean. Your ceramic pan should now be back closer to its original color. Hydrogen peroxide will disinfect the pan as well and it's non-toxic!
You can use Mr Clean Magic Eraser (heavy duty) on the former, but not on the eco-type Green pans. Try the SPRAY version of Bar Keeper's Friend on non-sticks, it helps get off residue. Also use those German microfiber kitchen cloths from Trader Joe's... they really help with polymerized surface grime.
Reviewers on Amazon have warned wear and tear on GreenPan's cookware can build up quickly if you don't clean it with care. Ceramic cookware is prone to chipping and scratching, which is why the brand recommends cooking with silicone utensils over harsh metal spatulas or tongs.
For the interior: Fill the pan halfway with water and bring it to a near boil for about 2 minutes. Pour out the water and place the pan on a sturdy surface such as a wooden cutting board. Carefully use a restoring sponge (melamine) on the warm surface. This should do the trick.
Be Careful with olive oil
Please remember that olive oil, extra virgin olive oil, butter and oil sprays quickly start to smoke and burn when the pan is hot. This causes carbonization of the pan, which can damage the non-stick layer.
In 2019, a lawsuit was brought against GreenPan claiming false advertising and concluded with no findings of liability by the company. The case was dismissed. What we said about our products is true. Thermolon coating is free of PFAS, PFOA, lead, and cadmium.
A mixture of vinegar and water can help remove exterior stains and restore shine. Just make sure to rinse thoroughly and dry it to prevent any damage to the pan's exterior finish.
It is often the case that the Bakelite handle of the pan has been exposed to extreme heat (if the pan has not been placed on the hob correctly). Exposing the Bakelite handle to such extreme heat will cause the smell and possibly even some burning of the handle.
Use of Certain Ingredients. Highly-pigmented foods like beets, red wine, and turmeric can also cause stains or discoloration. Either avoid these ingredients entirely when cooking with ceramic cookware, or be sure to clean your pan immediately once it's cooled down.
Baking soda worked pretty well! But for the major black marks that Jerry pushed as hard as he could to make, the only thing that really worked amazingly well was Bar Keepers Friend. Bar Keeper's Friend worked like a dream.
It Can Clean Lots of Things, but Not Everything
But for hard, non-porous surfaces like stainless steel, porcelain, ceramic, or glass, go for it! In addition to pots and pans, you can use Bar Keepers Friend to shine up your cutlery or serveware, your copper mugs for Moscow Mules, or even the inside of your microwave!
Sprinkle baking soda all over the stained area, and then pour some vinegar, to cover, over the baking soda. It'll bubble up for a moment and then settle. Let it sit for at least 20 to 30 minutes, longer if possible. I then take one of my silicone scrubbers and most stains come right out.
TL;DR: With about the same lifespan (2-5 years) as other high-quality nonstick cookware, GreenPan uses a “healthy ceramic nonstick” coating (Thermolon) that is PTFE, PFAS, Cadmium, and PFOA free, giving chefs the peace of mind that their nonstick cookware is safe to use.
For the interior: Fill the pan halfway with water and bring it to a near boil for about 2 minutes. Pour out the water and place the pan on a sturdy surface such as a wooden cutting board. Carefully use a restoring sponge (melamine) on the warm surface, this should do the trick.
Fill the pan halfway with water and bring it to a near-boil for about 2 minutes. Pour out the water and place the pan on a sturdy, flat surface. Carefully use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser on the warm pan, and any residual carbon should clean up quickly.
However, since ceramic pans—like their non stick predecessor—usually aren't heat-safe above roughly 500F (and shouldn't be held over high heat for more than a few minutes), they can't be used for deep frying, searing, or similar high heat cooking methods.
First things first — olive oil won't ruin your GreenPan ceramic nonstick pans. You can use olive oil, and many other cooking oils, with GreenPan cookware.
1- Fill the pan halfway up with water and a little bit of washing-up liquid. 2- Bring it to the boil. The cooking process should remove the charred residue. 3- The rest of the pan can be cleaned with water and washing-up liquid.
Overheating + oils= carbonization (a.k.a. those little spots that cause your food to stick to the pan). But don't worry! You can use a melamine sponge (e.g. our Restore Sponge) to wipe them away.
If your pan is too hot, your eggs will most definitely stick. If your pan is too cool, they will stick because they have been sitting in the pan too long. One way to tell if your pan is ready is the water drop method. Flick a few drops of water onto the pan.
GreenPan nonstick ceramic cookware differs from conventional nonstick ceramic cookware in that it does not contain PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene), a PFAS, more commonly known as Teflon. GreenPan's award-winning culinary products are crafted with our healthy, one-of-a-kind, groundbreaking technology.