You clean the CrepePro like you would a cast iron pan, hand wash only, dry it immediately after use, and for best practice rub the pan with cooking oil following the hand washing. Do not put the CrepePro in the dishwasher. For the most part you should be able to clean the CrepePro by simply wiping it down with a dry rag or a little bit of oil as it will generally stay pretty clean. In the cases where it needs a heavier wash then soap with a little warm water and a sponge or brush will do the trick!