Lodge Cast Iron Cleaning Tools Start at Just $3

Hot take: Cast iron cookware isn’t hard to clean — you’re just using the wrong tools. Whether you baked a loaf of sourdough in your Dutch oven or grilled burgers on your cast iron skillet, your regular sponge and dish soap won’t tackle burned-on food like a chain mail scrubber or pan scraper will. After speaking to cast iron experts and reading shopper reviews, I’ve discovered that Lodge Cast Iron has some of the best cast iron cleaning tools out there, which makes sense considering we love the brand’s affordable cookware, too. Read on for the six best Lodge cleaning products, including a rust eraser, enameled cast iron cleaning solution, and scrub brush, starting at just $3.

Best Lodge Cast Iron Cleaning Tools

These cast iron pan scrapers come highly recommended by chefs for removing that top layer of charred, stuck-on food, and they’re just $2.50 apiece. The curved edges contour to your cookware, whether you’re cleaning a Dutch oven or cast iron skillet. There’s also another clever version for getting between the grooves of your grill pan.

The Lodge Scrubbing Pad is the best dish scrubber we’ve tested for cast iron. It’s durable and flexible at the same time, featuring a soft silicone core encased in a layer of tough chain mail. It easily loosens cooked-on food, all while wiping away grease and grime. The sponge itself is dishwasher-safe, too.

You don’t need to toss your cookware just because you spot a little rust. In fact, rust is easy to remove from cast iron with the Lodge Rust Eraser, a rubber block that unsticks surface rust with a little elbow grease. “I’ve used it on everything from minor blemishes to more stubborn rust spots, and it consistently clears them up quickly with minimal pressure,” said one reviewer. “Think of it as a precise, satisfying ‘eraser’ for your skillet.” Another shopper added that their griddle “looks better than the day I bought it” after using this tool. A third person was “flabbergasted” when the rust disappeared “like magic” after “30 seconds.” “Honestly, I’m ready to hit garage sales and thrift stores looking for cast iron pans to restore!”

To protect your enameled cast iron’s enamel, you should never scrub it with abrasive sponges or scrubbers. Whether you’re washing a Le Creuset Dutch oven or Lodge skillet, these scrub cloths are gentle enough to clean every corner without leaving a scratch — and you can pop them in the dishwasher when you’re done.

Is your enameled cast iron cookware left with stains from years of cooking and baking? This bleach-free cleaning solution will erase burn marks and discoloration to make your pot or pan look as flawless as the day you got it. “I was amazed the first time I used it how quickly it got off the burnt residue I had been trying to scrub off with my other kitchen scrubber and dish soap,” said one shopper. A second reviewer added that the cleaner keeps their Dutch oven looking “brand new even after years of use.”

Cast iron owners love this Lodge Scrub Brush, which is probably why over 2,000 of them were sold last month. Shoppers said the long wooden handle is “easy on the wrist” and reported that the “stiff but flexible” bristles are still going strong after six years of use. “I’ve tried the scrapers, tried the kosher salt method, even tried the chain mail cleaner,” said one customer. “This brush consistently cleans my cast iron skillet without removing the seasoning layer.”