We use a cast iron pot filled with water on our wood stove for humidity. Rust has formed on the pot and I am not sure how to clean it. Any suggestions? Thank you.
By patricia from Dansville, NY
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White vinegar will cut the rust. Clean well after using vinegar.
Water and iron don't mix. to keep iron from rusting, you need to keep it oiled or greased. Dip a paper towel in some oil and rub the outside of the pot. after using a pot for a long time you get a build up on the bottom and side of the pot.
Using water with cast iron is sure to cause rust! I believe that you could remove the rust from this pot if you follow the
instructions for cleaning a cast iron skillet.
Clean the rust away, grease the inside of the pot with crisco or another solid shortening, then place the pot in the oven on low heat for several hours. This usually re-seasons a skillet. It probably would re-season your pot.
There are instructions here on Thrifty Fun that are pretty detailed for skillets. You probably should chose another type container to keep the water in to provide the humidity. Maybe a tea kettle would work?
Sprinkle salt in the pan and rub with a paper towel. Works like sandpaper.
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