Yep aggressive scouring pads and cleanser. For years. Turns out: if the glazing is intact, boiling a little water with baking soda takes care of anything that gentle sponging with dawn wont get out.

I cleaned our laCrusset incorrectly for years. Now the glazing is basically gone on the bottom. Since this was owner error I didn’t try for a warranty replacement.

Soooo thewirecutter says Lodge, I love our cast iron stuff and it’s $80. It’s perfect. Works great, and I treat it like a baby. No complaints.

Wife called LeCrusset any way…. They sent a her a new oven.
Someone is getting a really nice Xmas present.