How to Clean Cast Iron Objects
- 1). Dampen a microfiber cloth with warm water. Wipe the cast iron object with the damp cloth to rinse off any loose grime or debris.
- 2). Combine a couple drops of liquid dishwashing soap with 1 gallon of warm water in a clean plastic bucket. Agitate the solution to thoroughly dissolve the soap.
- 3). Moisten another microfiber cloth in the solution. Wipe the object with the damp cloth to remove any remaining grime. Gently scrub stubborn gunk with a nylon scouring pad. Frequently rinse the cloth and scouring pad with fresh warm water to avoid reapplying abrasive grime to the cast iron surface.
- 4). Dampen another microfiber cloth with warm water. Wipe the object with the damp cloth to wash away the solution and grime. Thoroughly rinse the cast iron.
- 5). Dry the cast iron with a clean terry cloth towel to remove all moisture from the object.
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