My daughter bought me this set...I wasn&#39;t looking for pans, I was satisfied with my hodge podge collection. But I&#39;m glad to have them! Love the handles - I don&#39;t need to grab a hot pad every time I need to move a lid or a pan. For me these pans have been very easy to clean. I use a plastic scrubber sponge if it needs more than a dish cloth, but that is a rare occasion, and it probably wouldn&#39;t need that if I let it soak for a few minutes. The instructions suggest not to put them in the dish washer so I always wash by hand. Nice, even distribution of heat. Love the glass lids! I think this is a great set. I have had it for a year now and it has never disappointed.