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How to care for an antique cast iron cook stove

If you have an antique cast iron cook stove, to keep it looking its best you need to do a bit of regular maintenance. Although your cook stove is not in use, it still requires upkeep and care.

Things You'll Need

Steel wool
Wax paper
Vitamin E oil
Soft cloth

Instructions

- 1
  Scour any rust spots with a piece of steel wool. This may take a bit of elbow grease, but it should remove a rust spot that has just started to form. Use a clean cloth to remove the rust debris. You may need to take the stove apart to get to rust spots you cannot see.
- 2
  Rub the finish of the cast iron with wax paper about once a month.Use a circular motion and rub until the iron surface shines. You can also take the stove apart and rub the wax paper on small spaces and corners. The wax forms a protective layer that will help prevent rust.
- 3
  Rub the stove with vitamin E oil and a soft cloth to clean especially dingy areas. Just pour a small amount on the cloth and apply in a circular motion until it is evenly absorbed into the iron.

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