The Master Homeowner’s Cleaning Challenge: Do You Know the Secret Rules of Housekeeping?
What is the safest way to clean stuck-on food from a seasoned cast iron skillet without stripping its coating?
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Soaking a cast iron pan or using harsh soaps breaks down the baked-on oil seasoning. Instead, scrub with a handful of coarse kosher salt and warm water, then dry and oil immediately.
What is the safest way to clean stuck-on food from a seasoned cast iron skillet without stripping its coating?
Soaking in soapy water overnight
Scrubbing with coarse salt and warm water
Washing on the bottom rack of the dishwasher
Spraying inside with heavy commercial oven cleaner
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