AboutJan Hayner Expertise If you have questions regarding home organizing, house cleaning shortcuts, office organizing, files, record keeping, organizing your children, teaching your kids how to help you clean and making it fun, I will give you the advice of a Professional Organizer, mom of four and grandma of 8.
Working Smarter-Not Harder is a phrase I live by; taking the stress out of life so you have time for the fun things is my goal!
Experience I have been a Professional Organizer for 9 years, the mom of 4 and grandma of 8,I do work for clients in the home and the work place, and am considered an expert in my field of Organization.
Organizations Faithful Organizers, passed member of NAPO (National Association of Professional Organizers), WIM (Women in Management),
Publications I have had work published all over the internet and various webzines and Newsletters. I am also a columnist on Mature Resources.org. and an Expert on all experts.com under Self Improvement/SelfHelp/Organizing Your Home and Workspace.
Education/Credentials I have taken various /classes on organizing on the interent, been taught by the best (other collegues in the field), and when I need to learn something, I find an expert in the field and learn from them. I am a research fanatic and enjoy learning everything that I can on a subject.
Question I scrubbed the rust and mold off my old cast iron with STEEL WOOL before re seasoning, and now it has tiny steel wool particles baked onto it. Is it safe to cook in this? If not, how do I restore?
Answer Hi Theresa;
Steel wool can really do a job on cast iron, it is cleaning the residue left from that what can be tricky. But, this is an easy way to do it.
Wipe the skillet or pan with vinegar, rinse with water, then take some shortening or lard and a handful of salt and scour the pan thoroughly. Wipe clean with a soft cloth or paper towel. You may have to do this three or four times to get it to build up.
After the final wiping, wet the inside of the pan with hot water and immediately wipe it dry. Spread some shortening or lard (don't use oil, it makes a sticky film in the finished product) rub in to the pan and place in a 300 degree oven for 35 minutes. this re-seasons it and coats the inside of the pan.
After this method, you are back to your own good quality cast iron pan, without the residue!
