High-quality enamel kitchenware, such as the Falcon collection, is known for its durability and ease of cleaning. In this quick guide, we're going to give you a couple of tips on how you can maintain your Falcon enamel kitchenware and keep it looking as-new all the time, no matter how many times you use it.
And it's not hard to clean. You just want to be sure you do it properly so it lasts a long time. While you can just throw your enameled cast iron in the dishwasher, most manufacturers recommend the ole' hand washing method. This helps to keep your enamel from chipping and ensures everything stays nice and clean.
Lower-quality porcelain enamel has a thinner coating that can crack and chip easily, which significantly affects the cooking experience. Dropping porcelain enamel cookware can also crack or chip the surface. Some porcelain enamel cookware has non-stick coatings, including Teflon, so be sure to check labels.
Enamel surfaces are the easiest to clean, although not always the most stylish in design. Look for a surface that's easy to clean and a design without dirt traps. Stainless steel can smudge and scratch (although some grades of stainless steel are easier to clean than others) and requires some effort to clean.
'The easiest kitchen sink material to maintain is going to be one made of stainless steel, copper, cast iron or enamel because they will not support microbial growth as they are not cellulose material,' says Darren Hudema, director of training and technical services at PuroClean.
There's a reason almost all restaurants and chefs cook exclusively with stainless steel – it distributes heat evenly, prevents food from sticking, won't leech into the food, and is virtually indestructible.
Enamel can also be an environmentally friendly alternative to many other non-stick options such as Teflon or silicone. Teflon's coating can flake off over time, due to wear and damage, leading to ingestion or to it being washed down the plughole.
Enameled cookware is most often cast iron with an enamel coating. This type of cookware is completely non-toxic and wonderful to cook with. Some people have worried about lead in the enamel cookware, since the enamel coating is often made of clay, which can leach lead.
The strong iron core allows heat to be conducted extremely quickly. This means you can reduce the heat earlier, saving energy on your cooking. The smooth, non-porous surface ensures a perfect level of hygiene, it is antibacterial and easy to clean. Enamel is widely known for being a scratch-resistant product.
However, do not use acidic cleaning agents on enamel and steel-enamel baths. These can cause unsightly rust-like stains. Mild cleaning agents such as soft soap, shampoo and a soft cloth are a better choice. Cleaning indoor hot tubs and baths with jets: Whirlpool systems should be cleaned monthly.
Wipe down countertops.
While you're cleaning up your kitchen appliances with glass cleaner, wipe down your countertops with it, too. It's safe to use on sealed granite, tile, laminate, sealed marble, and other countertop surfaces, in addition to stainless steel and enamel.
Soak the interior of the cookware for 2-3 hours with a mixture of 3 tablespoons of household bleach per quart of water. To remove stubborn, baked-on food, boil 2 cups of water and 4 tablespoons of baking soda. Boil for a few minutes, then use a pan scraper to loosen the food.
This incredibly hard and resistant outer shell of your teeth helps protect them from decay and infection, preserving the structure of your smile. Although many people are aware that it's the strongest substance in the body, researchers recently learned that with proper maintenance, it can last an entire lifetime.
Extrinsic Stains
Although it's the hardest part of the tooth, enamel comes into contact with everything you consume. Over time, pigmented residue from food and beverages builds up and is absorbed by the enamel, creating a stain.
Just like sucking on sugary hard candy, sipping water with a lower PH level will cause the enamel on your teeth to erode. The longer you take to drink the water, the more damage can be done. Contrary to what some might think, there is no reason to avoid drinking tap water.
Enamel forms a stable coating, and even at high temperatures, the protective layer won't break down and cause any harm. Enamel also won't react with the food you're cooking in any hazardous ways, making it a safe choice for your family kitchen.
The least toxic cookware are non-stick pans and pots, like cast iron, stainless steel, ceramic, glass, and enamel-coated cast iron. These options don't have any Teflon coating on them, making them safe to use.
Stainless steel skillets are a better purchase than enameled cast iron skillets as they are more affordable, require little to no maintenance, and are built to last a lifetime. Stainless steel skillets are known for great distribution of heat, something enameled cast iron skillets don't offer.
Enamel is also really easy to clean. It's dishwasher safe, so there are no hours of scrubbing or soaking required, although sometimes soaking can help! Just pop your items in the dishwasher and let the machine take care of the work.
You can use an enameled cast iron Dutch oven on the stovetop (whether it's electric, gas, or induction), oven, or grill.
It's Non-Reactive: Enameled cast iron will not react with acidic foods, such as those made with tomatoes, wine, vinegar, or citrus. I reach for enameled whenever I make things like spaghetti sauce, chili dishes, and sauces.
They are not dish-washer friendly and need to be hand-washed gently as being reckless with them may rip off the Teflon coating. Other reasons why professionals dislike using non-stick frying pan sets include the fact that they are not oven-friendly and can't be used with metal utensils.
Over time, stainless steel pans can stain and show discoloration. While it doesn't always affect the pan's integrity, be sure to watch for discoloration due to rust. Rust in your food can cause health issues, so it's best to replace of your pans when they start rusting.