I recently moved into an old fixer-upper that has a black cast iron range. How does one clean these things?
This beast is a gas 6 burner 2 stove range with a griddle. It was made by South Bend probably in the 1920's. I would like to know: 1.what I should clean it with in daily use & 2. What I should 'Spring clean' it with to make it shine (or some equivalent, for black cast iron!) Thanks for any advice in advance.
I suggest a wire brush and hot, soapy water if it is filthy. Otherwise an SOS pad or 3 should do the job nicely. My God, where are you, Appalachia?
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