
Investing in expensive cookware can elevate your cooking and make meal prep more enjoyable. Whether it’s a high-end nonstick skillet or a premium stainless steel pot, quality cookware is designed to last for years. But even the best pots and pans can be ruined by a few common kitchen habits. If you want your expensive cookware to go the distance, it’s important to treat it with care. Small mistakes can quickly turn a prized pan into a frustrating mess. Let’s look at six everyday habits that can shorten the life of your cookware and what you can do to avoid them.