Simple cast iron rust fixes you can do at home.

Hint: you likely have a few of them in your kitchen already.

Q: I have a cast-iron skillet that I have been using for a few years. It has brown, rust-colored stains that don’t come off, no matter what I do. I’ve tried kosher salt and a small chain, soap, a ...

Key Points Remove rust with steel wool, vinegar soaks, baking soda paste, or coarse salt scrubs.Prevent rust by cleaning cast iron right after cooking, drying it thoroughly, and oiling it every ...

Cast iron can become rusty when it's exposed to moisture for too long. Aleksandr Zubkov/Getty Images In many kitchens, a cast-iron skillet is an essential piece of cookware that can last for ...

It’s a great tool for any kitchen—with the right know-how.

We don’t like to play favorites, but our cast iron pan is our number one go-to in the kitchen. Why? It conducts heat like nobody’s business, cooks all of your favorite recipes and basically lasts ...

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There’s nothing finer than cooking with a cast iron skillet. I’ve inherited skillets from both sets of my grandparents, and they’re something I will always treasure. You likely have cast iron cookware ...