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JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Pots and pans are kitchen utensils that are used on a daily basis. Therefore, the condition of pots and pans can easily change, which will ultimately affect their quality and performance.

Reported World NewsOn Friday (10/14/2022), according to Melissa Maker, founder of the housekeeping service Clean My Space in Toronto, Canada, explained that the longevity of pots and pans depends on their maintenance.

The better you maintain your pots and pans, the longer they will last. In addition to making sure your cookware is properly cleaned and sanitized, Maker also tells you which spatula or ladle you use when cooking.

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Soft wooden or silicone spatulas are ideal for avoiding scratching the coating of pots and pans, while metal spatulas are too abrasive and plastic can pose a risk as it can melt.

Some signs of damage to pots and pans are beyond repair and can pose a risk. Here are some signs that pots and pans need to be replaced.

1. Crooked or bent pots and pans

This will not pose a health risk, but may compromise food quality.

Maker explains that if a pan is heated to high heat and then cooled very quickly, then immediately removes the pan from the heat and places it in the sink with soap and water, the bottom can warp.

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It can even happen to cast iron pans. He says to test it by placing the pan on a flat surface and pressing the handle up and down to see if it vibrates.

If so, it means the bottom is curled and you won’t get even heat while cooking.