How do you clean it? I've heard you can't wash cast iron, which seems unsanitary. Will be using in a vegan home.
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It is a stick-free surface. Still, I would never recommend cooking meat, fish, or anything else in a sticky, gooey marinade. That would be very hard to clean. Remember that you don't want to use anything abrasive, like Brillo or Ajax cleanser. Use sudsy dish cleanser and a soft sponge. Before using, be sure to wipe well with oil, I use olive oil. Do not treat it as you would an outdoor type of grill as it is definitely not.
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Honestly, I am not sure about how to clean. I guess if I needed to, I would do a spot cleaning...with a gentle detergent like Woolite and a brush. That is my guess. I do not have a lot of traffic on that bench.....it is in my kitchen nook around my table with many ladder back chairs....so it is rarely used. I do love it still. I hope this helps!
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Dry cleaning is best. And try not to iron it , it'll get shiny and reflective. I wash it in cold water and hang it out to dry
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You could use foil but totally not necessary. However like all cast iron, you can't wash it after use because everything will stick to it. It has to stay seasoned, which means just scraping it and wiping it with a paper towel.
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I usually wash it by hand,never tried dishwasher， so you can have a try if you want ^_^
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I don't use soap on my cast iron cookware. If something is stuck on, I use a nylon brush or plastic mesh scrubby. The plastic mesh seems to work the best for getting the pan clean with minimal effort. I rinse in hot water, dry immediately, and apply a thin coat of oil to the inside. If you use a wire brush, you'll probably scrub off some of the seasoning and the pan won't perform as well. If something is stuck on so badly that you need a wire brush or steel wool, then go ahead -- you won't damage the pan, but you'll have to re-season it from scratch.
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It is always a good practice to wash after use. Cast Iron will accumulate rust if left on the grill.
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I've had this grill for four or five years and it has done a great job for me. Alas, however, I have never washed it. If you use it on your grill you may try this cleaning method: After cooking on it, I spread aluminum foil over the grill and let it stay until the next time I grill. I then turn on the grill on high (it's a gas grill) and cook the covered grate for about five minutes or long enough to turn all the residue left over from the the last meal into crispy little morsels that come right off with a grill brush and I'm sure all the germs have met their maker. I always oil the grill after use to keep the rust off and keep it seasoned. Good luck. I've had this grill for four or five years and it has done a great job for me. Alas, however, I have never washed it. If you use it on your grill you may try this cleaning method: After cooking on it, I spread aluminum foil over the grill and let it stay until the next time I grill. I then turn on the grill on high (it's a gas grill) and cook the covered grate for about five minutes or long enough to turn all the residue left over from the the last meal into crispy little morsels that come right off with a grill brush and I'm sure all the germs have met their maker. I always oil the grill... » Read More I've had this grill for four or five years and it has done a great job for me. Alas, however, I have never washed it. If you use it on your grill you may try this cleaning method: After cooking on it, I spread aluminum foil over the grill and let it stay until the next time I grill. I then turn on the grill on high (it's a gas grill) and cook the covered grate for about five minutes or long enough to turn all the residue left over from the the last meal into crispy little morsels that come right off with a grill brush and I'm sure all the germs have met their maker. I always oil the grill after use to keep the rust off and keep it seasoned. Good luck. « Show Less
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First of all, after use, clean well with hot water. Do not use soap.Dry thoroughly and apply a very small amount of vegetable oil on inside surface. Never scour or wash in dishwasher. Never store a cast iron utensil with the cover on as this might cause sweating and consequent rust damage. Store these utensils in a dry place.
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Yes. I didn't have a problem cleaning it. It's cast iron, so look up instructions for cleaning cast iron pan.
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I treat it just like my 'seasoned' cast iron skillet - I NEVER WASH MY CAST IRON!!! PERIOD!!! Any bacteria that escapes being microwaved is not a problem. Just wipe it out with a paper towel. If I have any stubborn bits in grill pan, I run a little water in it, sponge it out, then wipe with paper towel. Some things are better NOT to be washed... like coffee pot... I never want soap residue in my coffee pot... just add a little white vinegar and backing soda, to clean out the calcium which hard water in my area deposits in the bottom of pot. I hope this answers your question :)
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I googled cleaning for stainless steel, Martha Stewarts page says to clean it with soap water do not soak. Then use white vinegar on the stains that won't come off with soap and water. I tried it and it works fine. Then I rewashed cause I don't like the smell of vinegar!
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Happy to help! We love cooking on cast iron and you should NOT use soap on the pan. You can clean all of them with really hot water and SALT! We use whatever salt is handy. Also, there are scrapers to use and their is one that is grooved to work specifically on grill pans. We heat our grill pan to "really" hot and put the meat in their and savor the aroma. Lodge is the very best of cast iron ware. Hope this helps!
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i wouldn't put a cast iron grill in the dishwasher. If it's bare cast iron, just heat it up on the grill and burn up all the "stuff" then brush off with a wire brush. cast iron "seasons." The baked on stuff actually preserves the grill. now if you have an enamel coated one, it would be safer in the dishwasher. but still pointless to put it in there. just heat it up and cook off the stuff.
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I use cast iron. So, I rarely clean it after a greasy pan. However, if I ever use it on my Pyrex and it gets greasy, then I sometimes use a bit of dish soap and rub it together in my hands. It is stainless steel. So, it doesn't need much, if any, upkeep. It is the best addition I have ever added to my kitchen cleaning supplies.
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I just want to "ditto" on the hand wash only. I had a beautiful shiny silver pan that was washed in the dishwasher at work. Now it is so ugly - blacked and whatnot. I just popped out here to buy a new one. And I will make sure to NEVER leave it at work after a potluck again.
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This is not cast iron..it is ceramic...dishwasher safe, but I would remove bamboo handle first. Also, Cast iron cookware is usually seasoned with oil...Dishwasher tends to remove this leading to cookware having to be reseasoned. Hope this was helpful.