Do You Use Soap On Cast Iron?

Can you use soap on cast iron? When it comes to washing and cleaning a cast iron skillet, is it wrong to wash it with a little bit of soap and water? No, it is not! Yes, you can use soap on cast iron! Do I use soap? Yes, I sometimes do. Why? Because even Lodge, the oldest remaining manufacturer of cast iron in America, says it’s ok to do so. I think they would know, don’t you? If using soap in cast iron is not bad, how can you correctly use it, and how much do you use? In this video, Mr. Cast Iron demonstrates how to care for and clean on a cast iron skillet using a mild detergent, like Dawn dish soap, as Lodge Cast Iron suggests!