Your cookware can last for generations, but you have to de-gunk and season it properly — follow this easy step-by-step guide.

To remove buildup from the inside of the iron and the steam holes -- which, over time, can really clog things up -- mix equal ...

Unlike other cookware, cast iron requires a little extra love to maintain its nonstick surface and long-lasting durability.

But it can be downright impossible to properly clean a scorched cast-iron skillet. You probably know that you can't just wash it with all your other pots and pans. Don't worry: there's a trick to ...

Cleaning cast iron cookware is easy with this shopper-loved tool from Lodge. Grab this chainmail scrubbing pad for less than $20 at Amazon.

Once you clean off the rust spots ... The only time to use harsh abrasives on your cast iron is to remove the spots of rust that developed. Scrub the rusted areas using steel wool or a scouring ...

Whether you use your iron every day or once a year (raises hand), it's important to clean it out properly. There's nothing ...

"Water doesn't make your cast-iron rust. Not drying your cast iron will make it rust. After you're done cleaning it again, whatever method you use, whether just water in response or soap and water ...