Then use a rag to scour away the rusty spots.
My ceramic cast iron skillet is rusting.
Keep the following tips in mind.
The vinegar soak is the tried and true method for cast iron skillets that have intense and what appears to be irreversible rust damage.
The first step to bringing that cast iron skillet back to life is the vinegar soak.
For those of you with a rusty skillet lodge cast iron recommends a good scrub wash dry oil and bake.
Since cast iron is so vulnerable to rust it s best to limit your pan s exposure to water as much as possible.
While a little bit of soap is fine you should avoid using harsh chemicals when cleaning your cast iron skillet even if it is rusty.
For pans with severe rust try using a cleaning product with 20 hydrochloric acid such as a low priced toilet bowl cleaner.
Don t let the pan air dry.
Mix 50 vinegar with 50 water and soak your pan in this mixture for one to eight hours.
If the skillet has a thick layer of rust and very little visible black iron soak the pan in a 50 50 solution of white vinegar and water in a plugged sink.
Look at that entire skillet.
Wipe off any excess water with a towel immediately after rinsing.
Just stick to baking soda a towel and only if necessary use mild dish soap.
Never soak the pan.
You can also use a paste of salt and water to scrub away the rust.
Let it sit for at least an hour but no.
To remove rust from a cast iron skillet start by sprinkling a small amount of baking soda and water on the pan.