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Re:Chemistry of Cast-Iron Seasoning (2010) by GordonS on Sunday January 10, 2021 @12:12PM (#25716786)
So I understand correctly, do you mean to wash it after every (most) uses, and apply a little oil after washing? No need to bake in the oven or anything like that?
Re:Chemistry of Cast-Iron Seasoning (2010) by jasallen on Sunday January 10, 2021 @12:31PM (#25717031)
If you're trying to add a little more seasoning you will need to bake. You'd do this after a rough cleaning or cooking something watery or acidic. If you're just protecting it from ambient moisture just a teensy coat.
Re:Chemistry of Cast-Iron Seasoning (2010) by war1025 on Sunday January 10, 2021 @02:09PM (#25718345)
> No need to bake in the oven or anything like that?

Correct.

I will sometimes do the oil and bake thing for our Dutch oven if it has been neglected a while and has bits of rust or other questionable-ness to it.

Re:Chemistry of Cast-Iron Seasoning (2010) by OJFord on Sunday January 10, 2021 @07:36PM (#25722417)
Just wash it like normal, stuff that comes off is charred food etc. aka 'dirt'. The actual polymerised seasoning isn't going to come off with a bit of water and washing up liquid.