How to Remove Water Stains From Black Cast Iron

Cast iron frying pans are the pan of choice for many experienced cooks. The durability of a cast iron pan, as well as its even distribution of heat and stick-resistant surface makes this type of cookware a logical choice. You may occasionally notice water stains on your cast iron frying pan if it was not dried well or if you have mineral-rich "hard" water. Remove these water stains from your pan with a homemade cleaning remedy.

Things You'll Need

• Coarse salt
• Liquid dish soap
• Nylon scrub brush
• Dish towel
• Cooking oil
• Paper towel

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Sprinkle the stained area of the pan with coarse salt.

   • 2

     Wet a nylon scrub brush and drop a few drops of liquid dish soap onto the brush as well.

   • 3

     Scrub the stained area of the pan with the brush.

   • 4

     Rinse the pan and dry it thoroughly with a dish towel.

   • 5

     Coat the pan with a light coating of cooking oil and cover it with a paper towel to keep out dust before you store the pan.