We asked a chef and a professional cleaner.
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Saying that people love their cast-iron cookware might be the understatement of the century.
And it’s understandable!
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), and it’s naturally nonstick if it’s seasoned properly.
And, years ago, that was true.
What happens when that magical layer is gone?
You have a rusty old pan.
Soap may be safe, but you should never soak a cast-iron pan or use steel wool on it.
Nowadays, however, soaps are milder, says chef George Duran.
“Its totally fine to use a little mild soap if the cast-iron pans seasoning is well established.”
Marco Carmo, a Thumbtack Pro advisory board member and owner of Maid to Shine echoes Duran’s sentiments.
So how should you clean a cast-iron pan?
Rinse it out with warm water and wipe with a paper towel.
If you better, though, it’s possible for you to use mild dish soap.
Your pan will be just fine!
