Rust can be the bane of any homeowner's life, especially when it affects your favourite pots, pans and other kitchen ...

For the same reason as tomatoes, vinegar can eat away at a seasoned cast-iron skillet, sending you back to square one.

Start by scrubbing the rust away using steel wool or a metal scouring pad until you reach clean, raw iron. Then wash the pan ...

Learn the right way to clean, restore, and season your cast iron skillet so it lasts for generations. From removing rust to ...

Bon Ami claims its cleanser can safely be used on acrylic, enamel, and porcelain bathtubs. Most modern tubs are either ...

This is because most cast-iron skillets fall into one of two categories: very cheap or very expensive. There’s not much in ...

Cast iron cookware requires a little tender loving care. Sometimes I see rusty cast iron cookware at thrift stores or garage sales.

“Whenever I use and clean my cast iron, I always use a paper towel to add just a small amount of oil to the pan, both inside and outside. This helps to prevent any rust and also keeps it well seasoned ...

Cast iron collector Rigo Sanchez Sr., from left, appears recently with Seth Affoumado, aka “the Skillet Doctor,” at the monthly Alameda Point Antiques Faire.

Why does cast iron get rusty? Rust forms on cast iron when it's exposed to moisture and air, usually because the seasoning (the protective layer of oil baked into the surface) has worn down ...