Bought this pan to try after having several other brands of non-stick ones that just don't last. After almost a year of use, it still looks brand new. I have never had to add any oil or butter to prevent food from sticking. It cleans up easily with a soapy water and the soft side of a sponge, never the scouring side. This has been a fantastic purchase and I'll be replacing my other kitchen cookware with Anolon as well.