Cleaning your cast-iron skillet? Don't use soap and water - AOL

You may be inclined to wash your cast-iron skillet the way you wash everything else in your kitchen -- with soap and water. Not so fast, though!

"You can’t clean cast-iron the same way you clean stainless steel," kitchen expert -- and author of "Kitchen Matters," Pamela Salzman says.

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"It’s very porous," Rach adds. "That flavor will stay in there and literally bake into the pan."

So, clean it with kosher salt instead -- using a wooden spatula or a soft, dry cloth as your scraper.

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After the scraping is done, drizzle a little oil in the skillet and store it with a piece of paper towel in it to prevent rusting!

Watch Pamela and Rach clean one in the video above!

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And whatever you do, never, EVER put your cast-iron skillet in the dishwasher.

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Opt for a shower gel or body wash instead of using a bar of soap to avoid extra shower scum. Bath & Body Works has a Marshmallow Pumpkin Latte variation perfect for this season. 

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Get rid of pet hair (and your own) by wiping all your hairy surfaces with a pair of slightly damp rubber gloves. 

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Grab your iron and lift that stain right up. 

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Clean your shower liner by throwing it in the wash with a few soiled towels. Add a half-cup of baking soda in with your normal amount of detergent. At the rinse cycle, dump in a half-cup of vinegar. Hang your shower liner to dry.

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Keep coal or baking soda in your fridge to absorb gross odors. 

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Line your George Foreman grill with aluminum foil before using it to avoid hours of scrubbing post-eating.  

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Eat straight out of takeout containers or a tortilla to avoid having dishes to wash. 

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Keep cleaning supply where you use it. 

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Avoid heavy-duty fridge cleaning by lining your fridge shelves with Press' N Seal

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