The heat will help dislodge the existing rust.

My blackstone griddle is rusty. Remove the loose flaky crust by heating the plate on the griddles’ highest heat setting for 20 minutes. Then, put on your gloves and start cleaning the top. 1.1 collect all needful tools.

Prepare the griddle for cleaning. Wipe down with a sponge. Turn the blackstone griddle to the maximum heat setting and wait 30 minutes for it to get fully hot.

Let the griddle cool down, and get your. Once dry, unhook the cooking surface latch in order to remove the griddle surface and burner protectors. Turn the grill on high heat and leave it on the entire time.

Grab a bowl of soapy warm water and a clean dish towel. Water and oxygen, when contacting the griddle, will. 1.4 take a tool and scrub.

Be sure the rust is gone. Keep the top dry and. Rusting the top of the griddle.

Soak burner guards in warm water. Remove the griddle from the grill and wash it thoroughly with soap and hot water. Apply a thin coating of vegetable oil to the.