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Top Cleaning & Care Products for Seasoned Cast Iron Skillets

Top Cleaning & Care Products for Seasoned Cast Iron Skilletseveryone asks 'is it ruined?' no. it's metal. probably just needs cleaning... and maybe some seasoning. stop overthinking it. these are the basics. what you should already be doing.
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    Lodge Chainmail Scrubber

    lodgecastiron.com
    for when your 'seasoned' pan actually has food stuck. use with hot water. no soap you heathen. removes stubborn bits without stripping patina.
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    Lodge Pan Scrapers

    lodgecastiron.com
    plastic, yes. but good for loosening crud without messing up polymer layer. don't gouge it. handy for corners and grill lines.
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    Crisco All-Vegetable Shortening

    crisco.com
    best for initial seasoning. or re-seasoning. polymerizes right. don't bother with fancy oils. your grandma knew. high smoke point.
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    Avocado Oil

    pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
    high smoke point if you insist on liquid oil for seasoning. good for maintenance wipe down too. thin coat. around 520°F smoke point.
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    Grapeseed Oil

    amazon.com
    another acceptable oil. thin thin coat. buff it off like you're polishing a trophy. creates smooth nonstick surface.
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    Coarse Kosher Salt

    mortonsalt.com
    emergency scrubber for really stubborn bits. abrasiveness without chemicals. just rinse. hot. immediately. lifts food without stripping seasoning.
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    Lodge Cast Iron Scrub Brush

    lodgecastiron.com
    stiff nylon bristles. for general cleaning with hot water. gentle. unlike me after seeing someone use soap. effective and won't harm seasoning.
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    Paper Towels

    costco.com
    for drying completely. immediately. every time. flash rust is real. don't let water sit. also useful for buffering stacked pans.
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    Caron & Doucet Cast Iron Seasoning Oil

    amazon.com
    if you gotta buy a special oil... this one's okay. keeps rust away. makes fools feel better. 100% plant-based, won't go rancid.
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    Field Company Cast Iron Seasoning Oil

    fieldcompany.com
    another good choice for those who don't trust crisco. thin layer. bake. repeat. get good. blend of grapeseed oil, sunflower oil, and beeswax.
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    Cotton Rags / Old T-shirts

    raglady.com
    for applying oil and buffing after. cheap. effective. don't use your dish rag. that's for soap. lint-free preferred.
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    Fredericksburg Cast Iron Seasoning Blend

    fbgcastiron.com
    mix of avocado oil, beeswax, and olive oil. good for building seasoning layers. if you want something a bit more 'curated'.

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