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Is soap safe on cast iron? Six Lodge care steps

Seasoned Lodge cast iron can be washed with warm soapy water, dried fully and rubbed with a thin film of oil.

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Contrary to a common myth, Lodge permits ordinary dish soap on seasoned cast iron. This applies to non-enameled cookware; rust restoration is a separate process.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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1. Let the pan and handle cool safely; use heat-resistant protection and avoid abrupt cold-water exposure.
2. Wash with warm water, a little ordinary dish soap and a soft brush or sponge.
3. Remove stuck-on food with a scraper or nylon brush; never soak for long or use a dishwasher.
4. Rinse and dry at once with a lint-free cloth; gently warm if needed to remove residual moisture.
5. Rub a very thin layer of cooking oil over the dry surface and wipe away sticky or dripping excess.
6. Cool and store in a dry place. For rust, use Lodge's separate rust-removal and re-seasoning process.

Lodge Cast IronHow to Clean – Lodge Cast Iron ↗Primary source: routine wash with soapy water, dry fully, thin oil, no dishwasher or soaking.Lodge Cast IronHow to Restore and Season a Rusty Cast Iron Skillet ↗Separate rust removal and re-seasoning instructions; avoid confusing with everyday cleaning.Wikimedia CommonsFile:Lodge skillet.jpg ↗Image license, creator Jim Heaphy and subject confirmed.Wikimedia CommonsCommons:Reusing content outside Wikimedia/technical ↗Hotlink allowed; per-file credit required.

Your try-it-at-home checklist

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