This fry pan is a workhorse in my kitchen - it's my go to pan. I love that I can get in more pieces of pork chops or chicken breasts so that I can just cook one batch. The crispy sear I get with this pan is not like any other pan and cleaning it is so simple. I just use soap and water and a mesh sponge and what's left behind just comes right out. Sometimes I do use the cleaner that is provided to restore the shiny finish but I know the pan is clean.