How Do You Clean An Old Crusty Cast-Iron Skillet?

Method 2 Method 2 of 2: Restoring and Seasoning Your Skillet

1. Use steel wool to scrub your skillet clean. If you can’t clean your skillet any other way, you can use steel wool to strip it back to new cast
2. Clean the skillet with soap and hot water. Use a damp cloth to clean out the inside of your skillet until the water runs completely clear.
3. Put the skillet in a hot oven to dry it.
4. Oil the skillet all over.

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The Steps to get rust out of a cast-iron skillet

• Use a solution or create your solution and let the rusty cast iron skillet soak for a little while.
• You can now start the next step when you notice that the rust starts from flaking off the pan.
• Start scrubbing off the entire pan using steel wool, Chainmail, or a brush.

You’ll need:

• Steel wool
• Sponge (with a scrubber side)
• Mild dish soap
• Vegetable oil