12 Myths About Cast Iron Skillets, Debunked - Chowhound

It's a common myth that you should never clean your cast iron skillet with soap. The reason for this misconception is that scrubbing your skillet with dish soap will break down the seasoning, a thin layer of oil baked onto the pan that smooths the surface and keeps the pan from rusting. But the truth is you can wash your skillet with dish soap when needed. You just have to do it properly so as not to damage the…