This Affordable Nonstick Pan Is Rec'd All Over The 'Net
So when The New York Times, CNN, Business Insider, Food And Wine, Better Homes & Gardens, Bon Appétit, Serious Eats, Food Network, and CNET all declare a $28 fry pan from Amazon the nonstick skillet for your home kitchen, you should probably pay attention.As Amazon's bestseller in the woks and stir-fry pans category, this 10-inch aluminum nonstick pan from Tramontina boasts thousands of 5-star reviews. It's dishwasher safe, can go in the oven up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit, and works with gas, electric, and ceramic glass stove tops. The cast stainless handle comes with a removable silicone protector for better grip and heat protection as you're cooking, and the satin exterior finish is easy to clean and looks sharp when hanging on a rack or resting on your stovetop.Made from commercial-grade, heavy-gauge aluminum that evenly and quickly distributes heat, the Tramontina's reinforced nonstick interior keeps food from sticking, saving you time and elbow grease. Weighing a little over 2 1/2 pounds, it's not cumbersome to lift from a low drawer and is easy on the wrist as you use it.Remember to care for your nonstick cookware properly by hand-washing it at room temperature with a soft, non-abrasive material.The pleased reviewers include both chefs comparing Tramontina to heavy-duty restaurant brands, and folks who don't like to cook or clean, but do like scrambled eggs. Reviewers confirm the even heating of the pan and frequently state how easy it is to clean. For less than $30, it's a great addition to any kitchen and will likely become your everyday favorite for pancake breakfasts or reheating last night's pizza.
Promising reviews:
'This does exactly what it's designed to — make small frying jobs easy. Eggs, grilled cheese, etc. No sticking, even heating, excellent construction, affordable.' — gd'We've been using this pan regularly for a year, and the coating is holding up really well! We've had a lot of nonstick pans that seemed like they wore out super quickly, not so with this one.' —Dai Newman'I bought this to replace a very worn pan that I loved that is over 10 years old. When i looked at the bottom of the old pan it was also a Tramontina. LOVE THE QUALITY' —Kevin Brown -Sunwest Ventures'This pan heats evenly, cleans right up, and is just the right size at 10.5 inches to cook most everything. Why did I wait so long to buy it?!' —Wendy Ross'During HOT Florida summers, we don't love grilling outdoors. Tried cast iron ― too heavy. Got this Tramontina pan and, problem solved. Can easily cook chops and other meats with this great pan.' —FloridaLady'I love this pan. It is a great size and cleans up easily. I have a whole set. They last a long time and I use them daily.' —Amazon customer
Get it from Amazon for $28.83+ (available in four sizes and two styles).
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26 Parent-Approved School Year Essentials
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I tried out a stubborn yogurt stain and coffee stain to see how it fared. I'm happy to report, it did the job. It took me a couple of sprays of the cleaning solution and some fairly aggressive mopping to tackle the yogurt, but it was one of the hardier stains in my home, and now it's gone. For quicker stains and any spillages, though, it tackles them quickly. At times, I felt like I was putting in a lot of the work with the mopping, but I wouldn't say this experience is any different to other mops I've used. After all, even when I vacuum, my smartwatch thinks I'm doing a HIIT workout. What the VacMop promises to do is clean your hard floors, and it does exactly that (with a little oomph). Battery-wise, I charged up the VacMop before my first use and while it did last a few hours of testing, it did require a charge before I was done, and that took a while. If you're planning on tackling a larger home or space, this may not do the trick. And while the disposable pads are incredibly efficient and absorbent, they left enough cleaning solution on the floor to cover quite a wide area before I needed to spray anymore. Which, I'd love to add, also smells really nice. What I will say about the disposable pads though, is that whilst I love them for their ease-of-use and how it only took a press of a button to remove them, I do worry about how environmentally-friendly they are. I'll grumble about washing up my mop heads and removable pads, but ultimately, I'd rather run them through the washer than throw them away. Not just for the environment, but for the cost, which I'll get into below. When it comes to my hard floors, I've always opted to use my Shark corded vacuum to tackle crumbs, dust, hair, and more. But, it is a lot of faff to plug it in and run around with the cord lassoing my kids' feet. I've found since testing out the VacMop, this is now what I go-to for quick and easy cleanups, but is it worth the price? The fact that it's a vacuum and mop is the biggest selling point, and it absolutely deserves praise for how well it accomplishes both for the price. The problem is, while I might be inclined to spend £99.99, I wouldn't want to pay out for the consumables. It's £14.99/$15.99 for 16 pads on the Shark website, which is $1 a clean. While that doesn't sound like a lot, I wouldn't leave the dirty pad on there after every spillage and stain because of the grime it holds onto. So, with every quick clean, I'm not overly happy with spending $1. The cleaning solution for a bottle is a similar price, but I haven't run out of a full container yet. In fact, over two weeks of quick use and a full kitchen rub down, I've only used around a quarter of the fluid container. The VacMop is a great solution for quick cleans when you want to tackle both vacuuming and mopping in one go – and it's a real timesaver. But, when it comes down to expense and sustainability, you'll need to weigh up whether it's worth the investment. While I don't love the additional cost of the VacMop pads and cleaning solution, I'm not using it to clean my whole house, so I'm hopeful a little expense will cover a lot of small cleans. And the investment is worth it considering those pads lock away debris, rather than push it around, and scrub the floor at the same time. I also like how lightweight it is, given there's a whole vacuum built-in, and the cordless cleaning power is incredibly convenient. I will say that pushing it around my home became a bit of a workout, especially when scrubbing in the cleaning solution, but ultimately it's not a robot vacuum, so I shouldn't expect it to do all the hard work for me. If you're looking for a dual-purpose cleaner that'll take on the work of both your vacuum and mop, it's a great piece of kit. I really enjoyed using it and I'd be surprised if you couldn't find a place for it in your home, too.
