On Fri, 23 Sep 2005, it was written:

> I'm using a non stick pan, but find that after about 20 bakes, it looses its
> non-stick abilities and has to be oiled.
>
> I took the first one back, got a replacement, but the same.
>
> Is this normal, or is this particular manufacturer at fault.

I don't use non-stick baking pans but my wife uses non-stick cookware.
I've noticed that residue starts sticking to it after a while. I've tried
cleaning it in the dishwasher, hand cleaning it with sponges/cotton
rags/etc., they all lose their non-stick abilities.

Note: I don't bake with non-stick bakeware. I find it harder to bake with
them. The edges of things overcook or the centre is undercooked. I
switched to using thick steel pans and line them with parchment. Things
turn out much nicer.

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