How do you keep it from rusting? If one uses it to make salsa and the acidity from the salsa will rust the mortar if one don't wash it right away.
516276
I usually clean n dry the bowl right after I used it. I never use it to store the food.
516277
After using my mortar I rinse it out with warm water, dry off with paper towel then apply a small amount of cooking oil on a paper towel. Just enough to get a shine on the Mortar. Any cast iron product will rust if liquids are left on it. I never wash in dishwasher or use dish soap. If you need to get a good clean on it then I use kosher salt with a little hot water. Scrub then rinse. Re-apply oil.
516278
The mortar and pestle is meant for grinding spices, not making salsa or other wet ingredients. You should use something else for that.
516279
The best way to handle this is to wash it right away with HOT water. That way the water evaporates fairly quickly. This item is really made for dry items. If you are buying one for salsa, a better bet is one of the stone, or stainless steel ones.
373215
It is low carbon steel, so it will rust if you expose it to moisture. It comes with a thin coat of oil that keeps it protected fine, but if you use it you probably should oil it. (decorative: no you don't have to oil it) (Use it in some unspecified manner: yes, oil it.)
673233
yes, it gets rusty if I just let it air dry. I wash it and then dry it quickly on a turned on stove. It dries faster and thoroughly this way and would not rust at all.
1566195
I've used mine every week, about two to three times per week, since I got it, in May, and I clean it and it's not rusty or unusable yet. I like mine so much I am going to get a couple more, and and give them to my two sons that grill a lot. I suppose that after use and prior to storage, a light coat of cooking oil would be appropriate.
901152
I soak mine frequently and have even run it through the dishwasher a few times. It has never rusted, but it has discolored slightly.
689800
I did not pre-season it, the pre-seasoning professionally done by the factory. you can see and feel like there's an extra coating . after used and while still hot , i just put a little water and used a hard plastic brush to clean it up and then dry it. I there's any discoloration due to cooking with some acidic ingredient , like vinegar , tomatoes . Then i just use a napkin with little oil and wipe the inside surface and it looks like new again . This is to prevent it having a rust colored surface. Lodge has a website in case you want to redo the pre- seasoning again . You only do this if it get dull and showing some rust in the cooking surface. Hope this help I did not pre-season it, the pre-seasoning professionally done by the factory. you can see and feel like there's an extra coating . after used and while still hot , i just put a little water and used a hard plastic brush to clean it up and then dry it. I there's any discoloration due to cooking with some acidic ingredient , like vinegar , tomatoes . Then i just use a napkin with little oil and wipe the inside surface and it looks like new again . This is to prevent it having a rust colored surface. Lodge has a website in case you want to redo the pre- seasoning again . You only do this if... » Read More I did not pre-season it, the pre-seasoning professionally done by the factory. you can see and feel like there's an extra coating . after used and while still hot , i just put a little water and used a hard plastic brush to clean it up and then dry it. I there's any discoloration due to cooking with some acidic ingredient , like vinegar , tomatoes . Then i just use a napkin with little oil and wipe the inside surface and it looks like new again . This is to prevent it having a rust colored surface. Lodge has a website in case you want to redo the pre- seasoning again . You only do this if it get dull and showing some rust in the cooking surface. Hope this help « Show Less
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You're totally good. Follow the re seasoning instructions everyone is mentioning. These things wouldn't last 100 if they couldn't fight a little rust.
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I just wash it and let it air dry on a microfiber dish drying cloth. I store it with the rest of my cooking utensils. So far no sign of rust whatsoever.
921090
I have not had any issues with it rusting, and I've had it a couple of years. I wouldn't put it in the dishwasher, but only the blade that touches the can really gets dirty. I just give is a quick rinse or wipe it off really quickly with a sponge.
1553229
I just rinse with water and l pat it dry and let it air dry. if you put it in the dishwasher it may rust.
409621
I have used mine sporadically. After 1 winter, the pizza grate itself is pretty rusty (stored in the unit when not used). Some other rust areas showing up around the edges. There is touch-up paint for that, which I haven't used yet. Can't say for sure what I am going to do about the rusty grate. It was working nicely for pizza, but I may have to use a pizza stone on top of the grate.
1546663
I have done it. I rub it good and rub with a paper towel to season it , stick in a oven and heat it up to season it. I If it gets a spot of rust take the oil and sea salt and rub it good, will remove the rust.
104353
I haven't prevented the rust. Perhaps spraying it with some clear sealer would work.
1495799
John the bottom line is, they used really cheap steel for the grates. No matter what you do, oil, cleaning, etc., the only way you're going to keep those things from rusting is to take them off the grill after each use, wash and dry them, and store them indoors. Which of course is ridiculous for a product meant to live outdoors.
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Cast iron is just that, it will rust, I wash mine with a sponge and hot water (NO SOAP) soap will remove your hard earned seasoning, after I wash I dry with a towel, then I heat on the stove to make sure no remaining water in the pots or pans anywhere, I use lard on my iron, but that is just my preference, sometimes I heat on the stove again to let the lard soak in then wipe down with a towel, I heat in the oven when I want to deeply re-season the pan "oil the inside and the outside of your cookware!!!" when storing I use a paper towel between the lid and the pot to prevent rust points from contact. The same care needs to be taken with a cast iron trivet, it is not faulty, you have to keep your iron oiled. Cast iron is just that, it will rust, I wash mine with a sponge and hot water (NO SOAP) soap will remove your hard earned seasoning, after I wash I dry with a towel, then I heat on the stove to make sure no remaining water in the pots or pans anywhere, I use lard on my iron, but that is just my preference, sometimes I heat on the stove again to let the lard soak in then wipe down with a towel, I heat in the oven when I want to deeply re-season the pan "oil the inside and the outside of your cookware!!!" when storing I use a paper towel between the lid and the pot to prevent rust... » Read More Cast iron is just that, it will rust, I wash mine with a sponge and hot water (NO SOAP) soap will remove your hard earned seasoning, after I wash I dry with a towel, then I heat on the stove to make sure no remaining water in the pots or pans anywhere, I use lard on my iron, but that is just my preference, sometimes I heat on the stove again to let the lard soak in then wipe down with a towel, I heat in the oven when I want to deeply re-season the pan "oil the inside and the outside of your cookware!!!" when storing I use a paper towel between the lid and the pot to prevent rust points from contact. The same care needs to be taken with a cast iron trivet, it is not faulty, you have to keep your iron oiled. « Show Less
1058322
I have had mine for 5 months now, we use it regularly and have zero rust. I wash it out and let it air dry after every use.
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Wash normally, then take paper towels with a bit of oil and run plan to season pan after each washing. This will remove the rust and keep it oiled.