If you don’t use your Griddle every week, check at least once a month to make sure the griddle isn’t rusting.Get a heavy-duty canvas cover for your Griddle - made by Blackstone with dual-layer fabric to keep away any humidity and protect from wear and tear.
If you live in a humid area, keep your griddle in a place that’s well-ventilated and away from bathrooms. Store your griddle somewhere dry and cool.All it takes is 3-4 tablespoons of oil, and a quick paper towel wipe down - it’s no biggie. Every time after cooking, add an extra layer of cooking oil.So, to keep your griddle in perfect condition, you need to protect it from water. And the element that kick starts rust is the water. How do I prevent my griddle from rusting again? Well, you already learned the recipe for rust. Keep your griddle stored in a cool, dry place and use a cover to protect it from humidity in the air.This blocks contact between air and water with the griddle plate - and without that contact, you’ve got no rust! When you’re done seasoning, drip another 3-4 tablespoons of cooking oil for an extra protective layer.If you need help seasoning, check out our Complete Seasoning Guide.Any cooking oil works, but if you can grab yourself some flax oil or extra virgin olive oil, even better. Season the griddle top to create a protective coating that avoids rust.Continue dripping oil and wiping down until all signs of rust debris is gone.Drip another 3-4 tablespoons of oil and wipe the griddle down again.Wipe the griddle clean with a cloth or paper towels.It’s hard work, but soon that griddle will be shining! If you can’t find a grill stone anywhere, use steel wool or medium grit wet-or-dry sandpaper. Drip 3-4 tablespoons of oil on the whole surface and then scrub it down with a grill stone.Scrape down the whole flattop, until you can’t see any more corrosion. Let the griddle cool down, and get your metal scraper from the Blackstone accessory toolkit.This loosens the rust, so it gets easier to remove. Turn the griddle on and keep the heat high for 20 minutes. Put on a pair of heat-resistant gloves.Follow these steps, and your Blackstone will be blackened and shining in no time! First off, you’ll need these materials: That means if you scrape off the top layer of your flat top, you’re good to go. Rust only forms at the surface of iron - it doesn’t affect the whole metal. That’s why you’ve gotta season your Griddle to prevent rust. A protective layer of oil keeps water and oxygen away from the iron flat top. And what about Blackstone? Well then, we use oil. And for ships, they resort to zinc sacrificial metal - water and oxygen like it better than iron for making rust. All these iron things have something that keeps out the water. You might be thinking: everything is made of iron! How doesn’t it all get rusty? Think of all the buildings, cars, bicycles, lampposts, and even ships! Why don’t we live in a super rusty, flaky, reddish, and brown world? The answer, my friend, is protection.
All you need is some water and if you live near the beach or somewhere humid, the air already has water particles that cause rust. Keep in mind that Blackstone griddles are made of iron. You can’t griddle up delicious meals on a flaky, brown surface. That means iron is more stable in nature when rusty. It’s what scientists call a thermodynamically favored state - and yep it’s got favored in there. Because of whacky chemistry, iron + water + oxygen exchange electrons and corrode. What the heck is rust? Why does rust even happen? Well, it happens because iron naturally rusts in the environment. And if your griddle already bit the rust, there’s still salvation: All it takes is a few tools and steps, and you’ll get that griddle up and running again! But don’t worry! You can keep your griddle in perfect condition anywhere if you take care of it - trust us it’s not that hard. But even the mightiest of machines need a little TLC especially if you live with your outdoor cooker by the sea or somewhere humid. Don’t worry! Blackstone doesn’t abandon its creations - each griddle is worth it, and we believe even the rustiest of flattops can get back to life for delicious cooking! Our griddles are built to resist wear and tear.
Oh, snap! What once was a glorious, shining beauty is now a rusty letdown.
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