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Offline drholly

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Cleaning Cast Iron
« Reply #-1 on: May 14, 2015, 04:51:18 PM »
There are several threads and discussions around this topic - hard to choose which one to post this to, so I decided to start a new one.

It is interesting to read all of the completely contrary positions regarding using hot water, soap, how to oil, when to oil, what oil with, etc... There are those that say as soon as you take the food from the pan it is time to clean it... actually I find that as soon as I take the food out f the pan, it is time to eat it  ;) :D

I've been using CI for many years and DeBuyer Mineral Iron for several. I've screwed stuff up and do NOT represent myself as an expert. I've used plastic scrapers, bamboo scrapers, salt and hot water, just hot water, and even soap. And at various times, each of these has worked FOR ME.

Sorry for the long intro, but I wanted to set it up for this tool I found recently - http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FKBR1ZG/ref=psdc_3737221_t3_B00462QP0W. I had a pan that had some stuff that was well adhered - plastic or bamboo weren't going to cut it. I had baked a pineapple upside down cake in it for my dad. YIKES  ??? there was a solid coat of burnt sugar on the bottom. I was about to pull out the Dremel and start over.

Then I found this. Using this "chain mail" and hot water I was able to completely remove the burnt sugars and other "stuff" without harming the pan's seasoning. After a rinse, dry and quick re-oil, I tried it with some eggs - it was still the pan I have used and loved for years!

So far I have only used it in "extreme" situations and it has not let me down. Not sure f it is appropriate for day to day use, but I am going to try it.

Sorry for the long post, just feeling "wordy" tonight...  ;) ;D ;D


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Re: Cleaning Cast Iron
« on: May 14, 2015, 05:45:33 PM »
Very interesting David. I will give this a try.
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« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2015, 06:17:44 PM »
I found those too. I hadn't bought it yet. Thanks for the upvote
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« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2015, 09:56:02 PM »
David good to hear that this works. I ran across it somewhere a while back and it caught my eye. I just remember thinking,  this might work.  Good post buddy, you could never be too long.....ah well maybe lol!  :D
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« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2015, 11:32:53 PM »
Quote from: hikerman on May 14, 2015, 09:56:02 PM
David good to hear that this works. I ran across it somewhere a while back and it caught my eye. I just remember thinking,  this might work.  Good post buddy, you could never be too long.....ah well maybe lol!  :D
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« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2015, 11:53:46 PM »
David, I have been diagnosed with Adult Onset Attention Deficit Disorder. Long posts  on here usually lose me but this kept me interested and I will order one of these.
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Re: Cleaning Cast Iron
« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2015, 01:32:33 AM »
Quote from: TwoPockets on May 14, 2015, 11:53:46 PM
David, I have been diagnosed with Adult Onset Attention Deficit Disorder. Long posts  on here usually lose me but this kept me interested and I will order one of these.

Thanks, Ken!  ;D
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« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2015, 09:52:25 AM »
Quote from: Pappymn on May 14, 2015, 06:17:44 PM
I found those too. I hadn't bought it yet. Thanks for the upvote

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« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2015, 08:21:18 AM »
David, I purchased one of those some time ago and it works great. Also works on stainless steel and Corning.


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« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2015, 08:31:25 AM »
I bought one at the Lodge Factory store yesterday in South Pittsburg, TN.  $19.95.  Kind of expensive, but won't ever have to buy another one. 

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« Reply #9 on: May 16, 2015, 01:50:48 PM »
I have done pretty well over the years with just a brush and blue scotch pads but I think I will give this a try. TFS David! Don
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« Reply #10 on: May 18, 2015, 07:43:42 AM »
Funny this was brought up earlier this week, because my wife just got it for me for my birthday.  I can't wait to give it a try.
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« Reply #11 on: May 18, 2015, 07:45:53 AM »
Used mine yesterday.  Works as advertised.  What's not to like!

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« Reply #12 on: May 21, 2015, 10:18:49 PM »
Has anyone tried this for restoring cast iron? My first thought was Tend-a-Rub...  ??? ??? ???

But there seems to be a lot of support for it.



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Re: Cleaning Cast Iron
« Reply #13 on: May 23, 2015, 07:36:28 PM »
Quote from: drholly on May 21, 2015, 10:18:49 PM
Has anyone tried this for restoring cast iron? My first thought was Tend-a-Rub...  ??? ??? ???

But there seems to be a lot of support for it.



So, is there a challenge in the offing????





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