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Originally Posted by MrGoodbar

i think this thing is great for when you're actually grilling. but i fucking hate when i have to clean up. yes the wet paper towel while it's on does loosen the grill stuff on it, but just because it's non stick doesn't mean you don't have to use soap and water. Would you run a tephlon pan under hot water, wipe with a wet towel and call it clean? I've seen the infomercials before and they say CLEANING IS A BREEZE JUST WIPE DOWN AND YOU'RE DONE. Is that even sanitary?

I get pretty nervous with their cleaning instructions by just spraying it with detergent then wiping it as it doesn't seem to get it clean enough. My natural reaction would have been to run it under the tap but the thing is I'm afraid water will get into the damn machine and shock the shit out of anyone who uses it next if it's not perfectly dry.

How would it be not sanitary?

When I make eggs or something simple in a pan, if it's non-stick and I can simply wipe it down with a dry paper towel and get all the crud and extra grease on, it's fine. I avoid scrubbing or using dish soap whenever possible to increase the longevity of the pan.

Also think about cast iron pans, where you're not supposed to use any detergent or any kind.