Let’s name and shame. Cheap metal spatulas with rough edges? Into the garbage. Sharp knives used for cutting food inside the pan? That’s a surefire way to get tiny metal shavings in your dinner. Electric beaters or hand mixers with metal attachments? Only if you want a pan that looks like it fought a cat.
Stainless Steel Kitchen Utensils
Also, ceramic-coated utensils (the kind that claim to be “non-scratch”) can actually be harder than stainless steel. Yes, really. They can leave micro-abrasions. Stick with wood or silicone, and your cookware will thank you.