Youve made the investment in nonstick cookwaredont destroy its integrity by scratching the surface with metal kitchen utensils.
Weve all been thereits early in the morning and you better get ready for work.
You’re under-caffeinated, hungry, and attempting to make somedelicious scrambled eggs.
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But theres a clean metal one within reach.
So you ask yourself if its really all that bad to use it.
You might end up scratching your expensive cookware, but is that such a big deal?
Unfortunately, the answer is yes.
Small surface scratches in the coating do not impact the integrity of the coating or the performance.
Just dont make a habit of it.
What Happens If Your Nonstick Pan Coating Becomes Scratched?
According to Malkasian, small surface scratches are normal and will not impact performance at all.
Continue to use the pan as you normally would, he says.
What Spatula Should You Use Instead of a Metal One?
Malkasian suggests using nylon or wooden utensils to help reduce those small scratches.
If you prefer using a metal spatula, considerpurchasing cookwarewithout a nonstick coating instead.
Cant give up yournonstick cookware?
Purge your kitchen of metal spatulas altogether so you arent tempted to use them.
