# Cleaning a cast-iron skillet

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [January 28, 2004, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cleaning-a-cast-iron-skillet/226363 "2004-01-28T01:13:35Z")\
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**Post date:** [January 28, 2004, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cleaning-a-cast-iron-skillet/226363/1 "2004-01-28T01:13:35Z")

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I finally got my first cast-iron pan. I know it can’t go in the dishwasher, and I can’t use a scouring pad. I made New York Strips last night and want to do Swordfish tonight. how the hell am i supposed to clean it? The juices and all are kinda carmalized, so a dishrag and soap ain’t doing it.

Any suggestions? Thanks