Don't you dare toss your cast iron pan in the dishwasher! This baby requires a simple, hands-on approach. (Getty Images) Cast iron pans are a chef's not-so-secret weapon. They're a go-to for cooking ...

If traditional wisdom has scared you away from using any kind of soap on your beloved cast iron cookware, you’re not alone. We’ve all heard the warnings. Historically, most soap was made with lye, a ...

Investing in cast iron cookware is one of the best decisions you can make for your kitchen. Not only are they naturally non-stick, but as some of the best conductors, they also retain heat really well ...

Soap on cast iron isn't the sin your grandmother once said it was. Ahead, we explain why you can use soap on cast iron and ...

Certainly, there are some food items and recipes you want to avoid cooking in a cast-iron skillet. Enameled cast iron, however, is unique, and cooks are fond of it for its versatility, which is all ...

Sometimes the things that help us look our best actually need cleaning themselves. Take irons, for example. When they get clogged from the mineral residue left behind from water, they can splatter ...

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If I were allowed one piece of cookware on a desert island, I’d choose a cast-iron skillet. It can almost do it all: bake cornbread or cakes, roast vegetables, sear steaks or fry chicken. But it does ...

An expert shares her best tips for cleaning and maintaining your iron. Whether you use your iron every day or once a year ...

Curling irons will last a very long time if cared for properly. Learn how to remove stuck-on and sticky hair products from your curling iron. Tired of struggling with a sticky, gunk-filled curling ...

Keeping your waffle iron clean isn't hard, but it also takes some skill if you expect it to be thorough. Between the nooks and crannies of the surface grid and the baked-on batter that seems ...

Discover how to clean a bathtub, from the best tub cleaner to handling cast iron, fiberglass, and acrylic materials. Plus, learn how to keep it pristine.