[header] How to clean a dutch oven [title] Stay away from steel wool. [step] Cleaning an enameled dutch oven after using it is simple, and only involves soap and hot water. You might need an abrasive scrub pad to remove pesky food residue, but the most important rule to follow is to avoid steel wool and other metallic pads or brushes. 
[substeps] Steel wool, wire brushes, and other metallic scrubbers can erode the enamel coating. Go for nonmetal options, like nylon.