How To Clean Cast Iron Metal

Watch and learn how to clean hopelessly grungy flea market and thrift store cast iron finds and make them.
How to clean cast iron metal. Artist s brush cotton swabs etc. Dry the water off before it can rust the metal with a hair dryer. To clean cast iron cookware use a plastic scrubber and hot water to remove food. Distilled water triton 100 detergent abrasive. When cleaning die cast metal you don t want to use an abrasive cleaner or towel that will dull and scratch the metal s finish.
Cast or wrought iron is mostly used for gates and rails though you may come across benches made from this. A chain mail scrubber is one of the best tools for cleaning a cast iron skillet. Dip a clean sponge or cloth into your reserved bucket of water. If the coating has worn away paint over it again with a clear metal varnish. Paint thinner lacquer thinner for the stubborn schmutz but don t use lacquer thinner on the painted parts.
Old cast iron makes the best cookware and bakeware. Wipe the wrought iron again to rinse off the cleaning solution and dirt. Cast iron pots pans old mechanical banks. To be extra sure the cast iron is dry place it on a hot burner and let it warm up so any water will evaporate. Because water causes iron to rust outdoor furniture is always painted with either an outdoor paint or a clear protective varnish.
To clean cast iron furniture blemished by a dusting of light rust rub the affected areas with sandpaper wiping it down afterward with a dry cloth to eliminate residual particles. With the right tool you can get your pan spick and span and ready for more skillet suppers. Be sure to continue dipping the sponge or cloth in your water bucket to clean the sponge as you rinse the wrought iron. Then dry the cast iron item carefully with a dishcloth and store it in a dry place. Cast iron cooks tout their impressive ability to scrub away stubborn baked on food residue without stripping away hard earned seasoning yet they are more than just a cleaning tool.