![]() ![]() That’s why you’ve gotta season your Griddle to prevent rust. A protective layer of oil keeps water and oxygen away from the iron flat top. And what about Blackstone? Well then, we use oil. And for ships, they resort to zinc sacrificial metal - water and oxygen like it better than iron for making rust. ![]() All these iron things have something that keeps out the water. ![]() You might be thinking: everything is made of iron! How doesn’t it all get rusty? Think of all the buildings, cars, bicycles, lampposts, and even ships! Why don’t we live in a super rusty, flaky, reddish, and brown world? The answer, my friend, is protection. All you need is some water and if you live near the beach or somewhere humid, the air already has water particles that cause rust. Keep in mind that Blackstone griddles are made of iron. You can’t griddle up delicious meals on a flaky, brown surface. That means iron is more stable in nature when rusty. It’s what scientists call a thermodynamically favored state - and yep it’s got favored in there. Because of whacky chemistry, iron + water + oxygen exchange electrons and corrode. What the heck is rust? Why does rust even happen? Well, it happens because iron naturally rusts in the environment. And if your griddle already bit the rust, there’s still salvation: All it takes is a few tools and steps, and you’ll get that griddle up and running again! But don’t worry! You can keep your griddle in perfect condition anywhere if you take care of it - trust us it’s not that hard. But even the mightiest of machines need a little TLC especially if you live with your outdoor cooker by the sea or somewhere humid. ![]() Don’t worry! Blackstone doesn’t abandon its creations - each griddle is worth it, and we believe even the rustiest of flattops can get back to life for delicious cooking! Our griddles are built to resist wear and tear. Oh, snap! What once was a glorious, shining beauty is now a rusty letdown. ![]()
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