To find the best way to clean and season a cast iron skillet, I spoke with professional chefs and restoration specialists for their insight.

If you have a cast-iron skillet, you know it's a versatile piece of cookware. It can elevate any meal into a work of art, from grilled cheese to a delicious roast. Unfortunately, it's also a pain to clean a scorched cast-iron skillet.

One of the many reasons cast-iron pans are amazing is because, when properly cared for, they can last for a lifetime. But if there’s one drawback to this kitchen workhorse, it’s that it can easily accumulate rust if not cleaned well.