How To Clean Cast Iron On Stove

To clean the inside of your cast iron stove start by laying down old newspaper to protect your kitchen floor then scoop the ash out of the fire box and into a bucket with a shovel.
How to clean cast iron on stove. Your stove grates are likely cast iron so treat them with care to prevent damage. Avoid using steel wool or any metallic scouring pads to clean. You can make the stove look newer after cleaning away the rust with cast iron polish wood stove paint or cast iron blackening paste. However unless you clean your cast iron stove on a regular basis you will see a buildup of residue which can impact the efficiency as well as the amount of fuel required. Scrub at the rusty spots with your brush or steel wool until the rust is gone.
Wear protective gloves while you work. When you re done cover the ash can and leave it to sit for 48 hours in case any coals are still burning before disposing of the ash outside.