Thermolon Cookware????

[gibson2503]

I have stainless steel cookware, but things stick to it with or without spray or oil . Is thermolon safe around my sun conure?

 

[aliray]

I don't know about that kind of cookwear however on the stainless steel try warming the pan first then put in the oil, then warm that a little then add the food. and it shouldn't stick unless you have burned the pan before.

 

[baron1282]

I have all the pots and pans your not suppose to have, and the secret is when you cook, leave your bird out of the kitchen!

If your bird is right next to the kitchen and you can't move it to a space that is at least two rooms away, I would go with what's safe. If you have a bird room that is away from the kitchen, than leave your bird there when you cook.

My bird is in the basement and my kitchen is upstairs. I have not had a single problem using the cookware they say not too use. Also I have sprayed for bugs down in my basement many times and even flea bombed it. Of course I had the bird upstairs when I flea bombed, but my point just be smart.

I don't spray for bugs anywhere near the cage, I don't cook with my bird in the kitchen and if I can open a window for fresh air, I do. Sometimes it's too cold for an open window, but I still don't have any issues.

 

[burnziethebird]

I was looking at buying some ceramic coated pans as a nonstick option. But I would love to hear some other responses as well.

 

[MonicaMc]

Is it PTFE free? If yes, it's *probably* safe as long as you don't burn the pan up. If the pan is not PTFE free, it's not safe. You have to contact the manufacturer to find out.

October 2010 Newsletter

PTFE cookware is sold under many brand names besides Teflon. These include T-Fal, Silverstone, Flura, Excalibur, Supra, Xylon, Greblon, Resistal, Duracote, Autograph and Scanpan. But PTFE use is not restricted to the kitchen. It is also present in water- and stain-resistant fabrics, space heaters and heating pads, and even easy-glide dental floss. And while many companies label their products as containing PTFE, they often go to great lengths to make the labels difficult to find, or to distract consumers with claims of "green" manufacturing.


Recently, a few PTFE-free nonstick coatings have appeared on the market. The most popular brand is known as Thermolon, a ceramic mineral coating similar to the powder-coating on bird cages. The first cookware to use Thermolon was GreenPan, which has a full line of PTFE-free pans and baking dishes.