Have you ever scrubbed a heavy electric skillet with your hands cramping and your patience running out, wondering if there was a better way? The electric skillets with removable pan is here. If you’re anything like me, washing the dishes is as pleasurable as walking on a Lego. But these skillets handle most of the work for you. Take the pan out, put it in the dishwasher, and the kitchen is no longer a battle zone.

Honestly, it’s crazy that this took so long to catch on. My aunt still has one of those old-school ones that you have to clean with a scouring brush that feels like steel wool. She once said to me, “I could just barbecue outside in the rain with all this work!” Today, it’s more like: cook, take the pan off the stove, and put your feet up while your gadget cleans itself.

But ease of use is just the start. Also, cooking becomes easy. One day you can make stir-fry and the following day pancakes, and there won’t be any scents or flavors left over. Every time, a new dish. Some versions even come with multiple insert options, including flat, ridged, and so on. This means that your menu options multiply overnight. You could grill steak in the morning and then quickly switch pans to sauté vegetables in the afternoon.

Problems with storage? Not here. Those old units didn’t fit anywhere very well. Honestly, I tried to shove one into a cupboard but gave up when it scraped my hand. Cut the new models in half, and all of a sudden, everything fits—or at least it doesn’t seem like a sore thumb next to your Instant Pot.

Are you having people over? Simply unplug it and take the pan straight to the table. People are often amazed when they come over and say, “Wait, you made all this in here?” There are fewer bowls and less transferring, so it feels less like work and more like hanging out.

Let’s talk about safety, because zapping oneself with an electrical cord is never a good idea. You won’t have to deal with slippery wires or hot bases once the pan is out. Cleaning up is safer and a lot less unpleasant. When I wash up, I want to avoid getting second-degree burns.

Some people say that devices are overly picky. The nicest thing about these skillets, though, is that they are as easy to use as flipping a switch. The settings are easy to understand, the pans are thick enough to spread the heat evenly, and the surfaces are almost self-cleaning. When you just want to dine on a weeknight, a little progress goes a long way. You don’t want to have to fight with your kitchenware.

If dinner is always a chore for you, trust me, this tiny change can make it something you don’t completely dread. Less trouble, better food, and maybe even a little happiness in the kitchen. I’ll take it over cleaning any day.