If your cast-iron skillet has seen better days, bring it back to life with some basic kitchen ingredients. Here's how to remove rust from a cast-iron pan.

Cast iron pans are one of the most versatile cooking instruments. They can handle anything from frying chicken to searing a juicy steak — you can even use a cast iron skillet to bake your next ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Cast-iron pans are a home chef's best friend—and for good reason. The hard-wearing, versatile pans can be ...

Dear Cheapskate: How do you remove rust from metal muffin pans? My husband let them soak overnight and then didn’t dry them. Now I can’t get the rust off. I have tried Brillo and scrubbing, all to no ...

Over time, as iron, steel, and other ferrous metals are exposed to oxygen and moisture they can undergo oxidation, a chemical reaction that eats away at the metal and rust your tools. Left long enough ...

Don’t be afraid of damaging a cast iron skillet and let that prevent you from using such a timeless kitchen accessory. Use ...

Don't toss out a cast iron skillet because you spot a few rust spots; they can be removed with several household products, from a condiment to a food covering.