What Happens When You Dishwash Cast Iron? 10-Day Experiment

My grandma always told me to never put cast iron in the dishwasher, but I decided to challenge that concept! Today in the East Texas backyard, we’re running a 10-day experiment to see the "dark side" of cast iron maintenance. I ran this pan through the dishwasher just one time and then let the camera roll to capture a time-lapse of the rust monster taking over. Is it really a death sentence for your skillet, or is it a simple mistake that can be fixed with the right strategy? I’m exposing the corrosion, showing you the back-of-the-pan results, and proving why the "old school" advice still holds weight today. Don't make this mistake with your grandma's skillet until you see what happens in this experiment! Keep Seasoning! 🔥 Chapters: 00:00 Grandma vs. The Dishwasher: The challenge begins 00:15 Day 1 to 3: The hidden rust starts to surface 00:25 Day 4 to 5: Seeing the results of the corrosion 01:08 The 10 Day Verdict: Why I finally agree with the experts 01:34 The biggest mistake: Ongoing corrosion and how to avoid it 01:54 A simple final thought on pan safety 🛠️ Gear & Resources As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This means if you click a link and buy something I get a small commission at no extra cost to you which helps support East Texas Duct Tape! 🧽 Cleaning & Restoration (The "Must-Haves") • Restoration Steel Wool | Strictly for stripping rust & cast iron restoration: https://amzn.to/3WhBlK2 • Chainmail Scrubber | Deep clean without hurting your seasoning: https://amzn.to/3LmOIpN • Pan & Grill Scraper Set | Best tool for removing stuck-on food: https://amzn.to/3WjOJgD • Lodge Care Kit | Complete setup for cast iron seasoning maintenance: https://amzn.to/3L3Clzl 🍳 Essential Skillets & Cookware • Lodge 10.5 Inch Skillet | The classic everyday workhorse: https://amzn.to/3WdoU1N • Lodge 12 Inch Skillet | The big brother for larger meals: https://amzn.to/3KYyenS • Lodge 3 Piece Set | The perfect trio to start your collection: https://amzn.to/3WlXm8y 🧤 Safety & Accessories • Stainless Steel Splatter Screen | Stop grease burns and keep your stovetop clean: https://amzn.to/3Y8mfYe • Rorecay Silicone Hand Mits 6pc set | Essential heat protection for your hands: https://amzn.to/3Whhoms Got a cast iron question, disaster story, or topic you want discussed? Drop it in the comments. It might end up in a future video. Thanks for watching! If this helped, please: 👍 Like the video 📤 Share it with a fellow cast iron fan ▶️ Watch another video when you are done. It really helps the channel. #castironmyths #dishwashertest #rusting #kitchenmistakes #easttexasducttape