I used the skillet once and my daughter left it in the sink. It now has rust stains. Do what now, just cover with oil and never let it touch water?
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there are several videos on you tube dealing with re-seasoning Cast Iron...must remove the rust,dry,apply layer of oil..some recommend lard,bacon grease, crisco...advise you to watch them..not brain surgery but they do take care to maintain..once seasoned they are wonderful pans that are non-chemical,stick-free, and last forever.
1957020
rinse with hot water heat dry on the stove then wipe it down with oil or also available on Amazon is {Camp Chef} cast iron conditioner, all natural ingredients, it protects from rust.
1957021
Collette, wash it out and dry it well................fill it almost to the top and bake it in the oven at 325 for a hour or so. let it cool and throw the oil away. Wipe it dry and it should be good to go.
1957022
I have read that you can use a raw potato to remove rust stains from cast iron. Could be worth a try!
1957023
Your going to have to re-season/blacken it. Fill it with oil, preferably animal fat, and put it in a 500 degree oven for about three hours or over a fire pit.
1957024
Coca Cola can be used to remove rust from cast iron. After you remove the rust, reseason the skillet.
1957025
I would use one of those scratchy cleaning cloths first, then oil it well. Heat it some to help it sink in. Afterwards only clean with water, swish out the food with the scratchy pad, dry, re-oil and you should be good to go.
103490
Hmm, rust is usually caused by damaged metal being exposed to air and water. Did the pans get damaged? I would not throw the set away. There are ways to remove rust from the pots and pans. I would google How to Remove Rust from Stainless Steel and see if you can find a remedy that looks like something you could do yourself. If you have any questions, I would advise calling the manufacturer and getting some advise from them. As a note, they are ideally used with a non-abrasive utensil, such as a wooden or silicon spatula, rather than with a metal one, which will scratch the interior of the pan. I hope this helps. Hmm, rust is usually caused by damaged metal being exposed to air and water. Did the pans get damaged? I would not throw the set away. There are ways to remove rust from the pots and pans. I would google How to Remove Rust from Stainless Steel and see if you can find a remedy that looks like something you could do yourself. If you have any questions, I would advise calling the manufacturer and getting some advise from them. As a note, they are ideally used with a non-abrasive utensil, such as a wooden or silicon spatula, rather than with a metal one, which will scratch the interior of... » Read More Hmm, rust is usually caused by damaged metal being exposed to air and water. Did the pans get damaged? I would not throw the set away. There are ways to remove rust from the pots and pans. I would google How to Remove Rust from Stainless Steel and see if you can find a remedy that looks like something you could do yourself. If you have any questions, I would advise calling the manufacturer and getting some advise from them. As a note, they are ideally used with a non-abrasive utensil, such as a wooden or silicon spatula, rather than with a metal one, which will scratch the interior of the pan. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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I always lightly oil the skillet after each use. I actually put vegetable oil in a spray bottle and give it a squirt or two and then take a paper towel and wipe it on the inside of the pan. It builds up more of non-stick coating so your food doesn't stick. As for the seasoning the outside.... When I first got the skillet, I did oil the whole entire skillet (inside and outside) and then put it in the oven upside down in the oven to season it.... However, I don't oil the outside after every use.
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Not sure what oil is is seasoned with, I would compare it to buying a Lodge iron skillet that has been pre-seasoned. Definitely no Teflon of any other non stick. Had some heavy rains here in GA this summer and Had covered for a few weeks. Looks like it was starting to rust which I quickly re-seasoned and good to go. You can flip two of the quarters so all the grill marks are the same way by the way.
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I have a large array of cast iron cookware that I've been using for many years. Direct flame doesn't appear to affect the the 'seasoned' surface in any way. Also, I've found warnings such as 'don't leave it to soak in water' and 'dry it immediately after washing' to be a myth. I soak mine (usually because I can't be bothered to wash it up at the time) and when I do wash them I allow them to air dry. A properly seaoned pan will not let water penetrate to the iron and therefore no rusting will occur. What is most important, is to ensure that the pans are always seasoned correctly. It's easy to see when they need re-seasoning, they lose their shine. To re-season, I rub mine with canola oil using paper kitchen toweling, then bake in the oven for 2 hours at 500f. They come out with a solid black shine that lasts for months. Hope this helps.
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The longer I own it the less I worry about it. I do keep canola spray handy and make an effort to keep the grill top grate as free from rust and other particles as possible. Before placing the grill top (grate) on the hot grill I spray it both top and bottom. I keep the unit in my covered gas grill and just close the lid until the next day or so to cool. Then I clean the grill top grate in my kitchen sink with hot water and a stiff brush, dry it, and spray it again and warm it up in the oven. I take the 2 "doors" off the grill and dump the ashes in the garbage, making sure to save the bottom grate. Reassemble and it's ready to go again. A little bit of rust is evident but does not seem to be an issue. The longer I own it the less I worry about it. I do keep canola spray handy and make an effort to keep the grill top grate as free from rust and other particles as possible. Before placing the grill top (grate) on the hot grill I spray it both top and bottom. I keep the unit in my covered gas grill and just close the lid until the next day or so to cool. Then I clean the grill top grate in my kitchen sink with hot water and a stiff brush, dry it, and spray it again and warm it up in the oven. I take the 2 "doors" off the grill and dump the ashes in the garbage, making sure to save... » Read More The longer I own it the less I worry about it. I do keep canola spray handy and make an effort to keep the grill top grate as free from rust and other particles as possible. Before placing the grill top (grate) on the hot grill I spray it both top and bottom. I keep the unit in my covered gas grill and just close the lid until the next day or so to cool. Then I clean the grill top grate in my kitchen sink with hot water and a stiff brush, dry it, and spray it again and warm it up in the oven. I take the 2 "doors" off the grill and dump the ashes in the garbage, making sure to save the bottom grate. Reassemble and it's ready to go again. A little bit of rust is evident but does not seem to be an issue. « Show Less
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Steel wool is fine. I use a sponge with a scotch Brite side but WITHOUT soap. You need to leave the oil on the skillet. If it is very dirty or has been buildup you can heat it up a little and srub it. There are also plastic scrapers that are sold on Amazon that are very handy.
1459706
I think the people at Lodge ought to start using cast iron cookware, instead of making stuff up. I wouldn't Pam it or oil it once it's seasoned. That is the point of being seasoned. Besides, oil sitting in a pan? Yuck. Nasty. Just use olive oil or something when you go to cook. It's not rocket science. And if you hate my soap and water idea, just clean it with hot water. But dry it on the fire before putting away. It needs to be DRY not oiled.
1923380
I had a bit of oil on mine and I just burned it off. I think it is there to stop it from rusting while in storage. Hope you like it, I love mine.
832818
its possible it wasnt seasoned properly use more oil after u get done scrapeing it after cooking oil while still hot so it penatrates the cast iron
832820
I've left mine outside for the past 6 years - sometimes with lodge's awful leaky coverthe polymerized oils from "seasoning" will burn off from the intense heat that charcoal puts out. no way around it. also, heat accelerates the rate at which rust forms. also no way around this. don't worry about it not being seasoned.just cook on it. charred food bits cover the rust very very quickly.
211551
You have to season before used and keep it dry after washing or oil it to prevent rust. Thank you
981835
Never clean it with soap. This will strip the seasoning. Use only water and a soft abrasive sponge. Lightly oil it to keep it from rusting at first. Eventually the "seasoning" will prevent rust from forming.
913142
I use mine often, and think it helps to season the pan faster. I also dry it after washing. I have found what looks like little rust spots if i let it sit wet to dry. It removes easily with a good wipe.
975421
Dude, sorry for that. I haven't cooked once, just soaked in water for one night and it started to rust. It's an awful awful wok, I have returned it.
1382278
The first thing I would do is to get a wire brush attachment for your drill, and use it to remove all the stuff on the inside of the pan. After you do that, you will need to re-season the pan- Google "how to reseason a cast iron skillet" and follow the instructions. Now your skillet is ready to use! After you cook with your refurbished skillet, you will use the chain mail scrubber to keep it clean. It is a great scrubber and you will be glad you bought it.
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Let it soak with dish soap. Would not use steel wool or any scrubbing cloth.