+1 for chainmail scrub. Just a gentle, circular motion keeps the surface even and smooth, and removes any blackened food. I mostly cook with (salted) butter, an

+1 for chainmail scrub. Just a gentle, circular motion keeps the surface even and smooth, and removes any blackened food. I mostly cook with (salted) butter, and only ever use beech wood spatulas to lift. I also have a ribbed square pan which is more of a challenge...