How do you clean a cast iron stove top grill griddle?

Question

I have a stove top cast iron grill griddle that i've used once and now don't know how to clean. I was advised against dish soap by a friend so thats out of the question and it didn't come with any type of guide or instructions. please help

Answer 1

If it is 'regular' dirt from cooking then use the above suggestion. If you are talking about baked on stuff, then remove the griddle, take it outside and spray heavily with oven cleaner and let it soak for a few hours.

Answer 2

Heat the griddle up with table salt, let cool and wipe it out. Don't use anything that's going to leave a bad taste in the griddle. That's how to season cast iron cook wear.

Answer 3

Wash with hot water,and a steel scrubbie pad. Dry off ,then apply a bit of veg. oil with a paper towel.  Always keep a sheen of oil on it,that way it won't rust.  After a while,a black oily coating will form. That is what you want.