DO’S WITH CLAY PRODUCTS
✔ Soak Clay utensils in water for a few hours when these are used first time. It will make pot durable.
✔ Clay pots can be used on gas stoves but we need to use on low flames.
✔ Allow the Clay pot to cool completely after food is cooked in Clay pot and soak it for a few minutes in warm water to loosen any bits of food. To remove food items, use hot water without detergent and a gentle abrasive pad.
✔ To neutralize strong odors fill the pot with warm water and add two tablespoons of baking soda. Let the cookware soak for at least 15 minutes.
✔ Wash it using a soft brush or non metallic scrubbing pad. Do not use abrasive scouring powders because they will clog the pores and make the pot useless.
✔ Wash Clay products with lemon and hot water.
✔ After washing, make sure the pot is thoroughly dry before storing it. Store the pot with the lid off, allowing air to circulate. Or invert the lid and place a paper between the pot and the lid to prevent chipping.
✔ Do cover Clay with some cloth if the utensils are not being used for 2-3 days.
✔ If you see that pot is full of material. Please handle with care it may slip from your hands. If Clay pot is hot let it be cool so it can be handled.
✔ Clay pots without any metal can be used in Microwave
DON’TS WITH CLAY PRODUCTS
✔ Don’t forget to soak clay utensils in water for a few hours when these are used first time. It will make pot durable.
✔ Do not use Clay pots on high flame, high flame may break the utensils.
✔ Never add cold ingredients or cold water in a clay pot that is already heated, because this can cause the pot to crack. If it is necessary to add more liquid to the pot during cooking, only pour a hot liquid into it.
✔ Do not use soap or any chemical liquid to wash the utensils.
✔ Do not use abrasive scouring powder because they will clog the pores and make the pot useless.
✔ Do not wash Clay utensils with any type of dish washer.
✔ Do not wash it using a hard bristle brush or metallic scrubbing pad.
✔ Clay pots with any metal can’t be used in Microwave.