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“To clean rust off a Blackstone griddle, heat the surface to loosen debris, scrape off the rust, and dissolve any remaining spots using a 50/50 water and vinegar mixture. Afterward, scrub the metal clean, wipe it dry, and immediately re-season it with oil to prevent the rust from returning. Or 1. Scrape and HeatTurn the griddle to high heat for about 15-20 minutes to loosen baked-on debris and rust.Turn the heat off.While wearing heat-resistant gloves, use a metal spatula or bench scraper to scrape away all the loose rust and gunk, pushing the residue into the grease trap.” I’d recommend a pumice stone. ** Edited by Stork at 6/3/2026, 11:52:50 AM
Posted: 06/03/2026 at 11:51 AM ET
(In response to this post by HokieGator)

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Blackstone experts, help me. Lots of rust....
HokieGator 06/03/26 10:21 AM ET
Jeeze. Turn it over and griddle on the bottom. Maybe if you
PhotoHokieNC 06/03/26 04:59 PM ET
Classic "Springtime Awakening". How to tackle both the griddle top and the
VTVOICE 06/03/26 01:55 PM ET
AI would love to help you. You are not alone apparently.
Stork 06/03/26 11:51 AM ET
Pumice stone
Burruss Writer 06/03/26 11:49 AM ET
NM
TomTurkey 06/03/26 11:47 AM ET
Amputate**
Brown Water 06/03/26 11:11 AM ET
I don't think you need to completely strip it. It's usually just on
reestuart 06/03/26 10:29 AM ET
Agree - just remove the rust by all means necessary and re-season the hell
vt90 06/03/26 10:41 AM ET
Does the cover help (and trying to always go back after using it to
Tuckahokie 06/03/26 10:57 AM ET
I had both the hard (aluminum) and soft covers on mine and after 3 years
vt90 06/03/26 11:14 AM ET
Soft cover will allow water to pool on it and soak through
Burruss Writer 06/03/26 11:52 AM ET
Yeah, I think keeping it covered definitely helps. We have a canvas or
reestuart 06/03/26 11:42 AM ET
Pics (maybe)**
HokieGator 06/03/26 10:22 AM ET
Tis but a flesh wound. ::In my Monty Python voice::**
Snape 06/03/26 02:51 PM ET
Looks like a flesh wound**
TomTurkey 06/03/26 11:49 AM ET
Pumice stone
Burruss Writer 06/03/26 11:48 AM ET
I've seen a lot worse.
No Clue 06/03/26 10:45 AM ET