How to Remove Rust from a Cast Iron Skillet

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Scrub the rust with an abrasive pad.. For mild rust, try scrubbing with baking soda.. Make a salt scrub.

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1

Scrub the rust with an abrasive pad.

Step 1

Scrub the rust with an abrasive pad.

2

For mild rust, try scrubbing with baking soda.

Step 2

For mild rust, try scrubbing with baking soda.

3

Make a salt scrub.

Step 3

Make a salt scrub.

4

For bad rust, use a heavy-duty cleaner.

Step 4

For bad rust, use a heavy-duty cleaner.

5

Rinse the pan and dry thoroughly.

Step 5

Rinse the pan and dry thoroughly.

6

For pans with severe rust, use professional-quality abrasion.

Step 6

For pans with severe rust, use professional-quality abrasion.

7

Preheat your oven to 350 F (177 C).

Step 7

Preheat your oven to 350 F (177 C).

8

Coat the dry pan with cooking oil.

Step 8

Coat the dry pan with cooking oil.

9

Alternatively, use another source of fat.

Step 9

Alternatively, use another source of fat.

10

Put the skillet into the oven for an hour.

Step 10

Put the skillet into the oven for an hour.

11

Turn off the oven.

Step 11

Turn off the oven.

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