How To Clean A Non-Stick Pan 🍳 Tips for non-stick pans like my @caraway_home : 👏🏼1) never put them in the dishwasher ❌2) never use a rough sponge 🧽 or scrub brush. You can damage the non-stick coating and it will not work anymore3) wait until the pan has cooled completely before cleaning. Quick changes in temperature on pans can crack them! 😳4) Let the pan warm up for 60-90 seconds before adding any oil or butter (and only put a little) 🧈 5) store with shelves or dividers in between. Pots