![]() ![]() Never place hot cast iron into the fridge/ freezer, cold water or an ice bath. Never place cold cast iron onto a hot stove, into a hot oven or fire. Bring the cast iron to temperature along with the heat source. I can’t speak to whether vinegar baths, oven cleaner (seems toxic), electrolysis and lye baths work on rusty cast iron, because I haven’t tried those methods.Ĭast Iron Care: Take care not to shock your cast iron, which can cause it to crack. For that, I would get out the steel wool, get to scrubbin’ and develop tendinitis. ![]() I would not use this method on Granny’s heirloom cast iron. My cast iron is good quality and very serviceable, but solidly average. This method avoids using noxious chemicals and hours (and hours!) of obnoxious scrubbing. I burn the rust off the cast iron in a fire and then season it in the oven. The process I’m using is one that I have used successfully over the years. ![]() No amount of TLC can bring that back.Ī quick Google search shows countless methods for removing rust from cast iron. Actually, I would have passed on buying pitted cast iron. However, I just bought a cast iron pot with some pretty severe rust on it. We’re careful to season it regularly so rust is not a problem. At Arthurized Home, we use cast iron for our everyday cooking. (Keep paint handy for touch-ups, like spot treating any scratches or chips that may crop up.Now that we’ve made it through our rainy, Virginia springtime we’re overdue for some outdoor chores. Oil, alkyd, acrylics-check with your paint supplier or product label to ensure it will bond to cast iron and protect it from surface rust. STEP 5Īpply a coat of rust-proof metal paint. Continue as directed in the previous steps, being sure to rinse with water and dry completely. Avoid working in any one spot too long so you won’t leave obvious sanding patterns in the metal. STEP 4įor larger sections of heavier rust, sand using circular motions. Use a water-dampened rag to wipe the surface clean and to stop the vinegar from further corroding the surface. Pull on a pair of work gloves and mask (especially if removing paint in the process) so that you don’t inhale the dust. Wipe with vinegar-soaked rag occasionally as you work, to see if bare iron is visible. STEP 2įor tougher spots, sand them with medium-grit sandpaper or a steel wool brush. Wipe and rub the spot until you see bare iron. But for typical rusting, roll up your sleeves and try these tips.įor small, pesky spots, soak a clean rag in white vinegar. Unless you’re experienced using a sandblaster, call a pro for larger areas of heavy rust. Photo: Removing Rust from Cast Iron Furniture and Radiators Place it in a 350-degree oven for 1 hour. To re-season, pour a tablespoon of vegetable or other cooking oil in the pan and use a paper towel to rub it in to the entire skillet, including the sides, handle, and bottom. Rinse under warm water and dry thoroughly. ![]() Work up a sudsy scrub and keep at it until you’re down to raw cast iron. Rinse the skillet with water and then scour it with a small amount of dish soap and fine steel wool. Let it sit for at least an hour but no more than 8, since as soon as the rust lifts away, that vinegar will start on the metal itself. If the skillet has a thick layer of rust and very little visible black iron, soak the pan in a 50/50 solution of white vinegar and water in a plugged sink. If lightly pitted, it might be fine with some extra seasoning, but deep pitting means your skillet is likely beyond repair. Once you get it back in shape, you’ll season it anew and be good to go.Ĭheck the skillet for pits or craters. If your skillet is even a little rusty, quit cooking in it ASAP. ![]()
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