Aluminum
How to care:Saucepans, frying pans and Turks are suitable only for electric and gas stoves. They will leave indelible marks on glass ceramics, and will not heat up on induction. Such cookware is suitable for cooking, but not for storage (the metal oxidizes and can penetrate the food). By the way, sour dishes - cabbage soup, pickles, marinades - are best cooked in other containers. How to use: Aluminum is a soft material that easily gets dents and scratches. Therefore, it is better not to load it into the dishwasher, but to wash it by hand with a soft sponge and gentle detergents, otherwise the product will quickly lose its shape and shine. It is recommended to scrape off burnt food with a dish scraper or pour water and let it soak.Photo: Getty Images
Non-stick coating
How to use:It is important to remember that such cookware is afraid of high and very low temperatures. Therefore, heat it gradually, try not to cook at maximum heat, never put an empty frying pan on the stove. If the cookware needs to be heated, add a little oil to it. Do not store food in it or put it in the refrigerator - this leads to the destruction of the coating. For cooking, use only wooden or silicone spatulas. A scratched coating deprives the cookware of all its special properties. How to care for: You can only wash cooled dishes. Do not pour cold water into a hot pan - a sharp temperature change can cause the non-stick coating to crack or peel off. Many manufacturers allow you to use a dishwasher, but this is still not recommended. Use only mild cleaning agents and special sponges.
Tree
How to use:Varnished and painted wooden utensils are generally not suitable for food products. Cutting boards that are not impregnated with a water-repellent layer (it is better to have at least three in the kitchen - separately for bread, fish and vegetables) should be wiped with linseed oil before the first use. Products made from a solid piece of wood last the longest. How to care for: Wooden utensils should not be soaked in water, but should be washed immediately after use. Each item is washed separately, wiped dry and stored in a dry place. And wooden spatulas and spoons are best stored in an open stand, they need good ventilation.