Cast iron skillets can be difficult to take care of. According to lifehacker.com, ?mistakes can happen, and you may find yourself with a rusty patch or sticky spots in your pan.? The fortunate reality is that it?s very difficult to ruin an iron skillet. Hand washing the skillet in hot, soapy water with a stiff bristle brush is the start to making it shiny and new. It is also recommended to put it in the oven at 400 degrees afterwards.