Cleaning your cast-iron skillet correctly ensures it will last for years. You can do it with a common kitchen staple.

I like this $11 Oxo cast-iron brush for cast iron. It works great on a classic flat skillet but has separated ... you should be able to tell what kind of cleaning task you have on your hands.

Read more: 15 Myths About Cast Iron Skillets, Debunked Similarly, flat-top spatulas work well for cleaning a cast iron.