Because cleaning cast iron doesn’t have to be a workout.

Make your gunkiest skillets look new again.

Hint: you likely have a few of them in your kitchen already.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Don't you dare toss your cast iron pan in the dishwasher! This baby requires a simple, hands-on approach. (Getty Images) (Getty ...

I thought I was building seasoning — actually, I was ruining my cast iron.

Cast-iron cookware requires regular seasoning to create a protective, non-stick layer and prevent rust. To season a pan, apply a thin layer of a high oleic oil, like grapeseed oil, and bake it in the ...

There are a lot of opinions and “rules” when it comes to cleaning cast iron skillets. Don’t ever use soap! Just a little bit of hot water is all you’ll ever need! Use a potato! Of course, everyone has ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Coarse salt is a simple, effective way to deep clean cast iron and remove stuck-on food or grime. Experts recommend using salt ...