Caring for a steel griddle is very similar to caring forcast iron grillsorcookware.

The steel will rust unless it is cleaned properly and regularly seasoned.

Fortunately, it’s very fast and easy to clean with supplies you probably already have on hand.

Outdoor blackstone griddle being scraped next to cleaning materials

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Mix a Cleaning Solution

Fill a bucket with one to two gallons of hot water.

Add a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid and mix well.

Scrub the Cooking Surfaces

Dip amicrofiber towelin the cleaning solution and wring until it is not dripping.

Materials and tools to clean a blackstone griddle

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Wipe away any debris with a paper towel.

Dry and Season the Griddle

Use a microfiber towel to carefully dry the griddle.

Do not leave puddles of oil on the griddle.

Dishwashing soap poured into bucket with water next to Blackstone griddle

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Heat the Griddle

Rust is easier to remove from a hot griddle.

So, it’s best to always wear heat-protective gloves and clothing before getting to work.

Turn the griddle to high heat and allow it to get really hot before you begin working.

Green microfiber towel scrubbing Blackstone griddle with cleaning solution

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The griddle will need to remain on high for much of the cleaning time.

Work in a methodical pattern so that you don’t miss any part of the corroded surface.

Do not add water and be sure to keep the griddle’s surface dry.

Blue microfiber towel wiping Blackstone griddle with clean water

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Create a solution by mixing a 1:1 solution of vinegar and water in a spray bottle for easy program.

Vinegar cuts grease when deep cleaning and shining up surface areas.

The acetic acid in vinegar also neutralizes the oxide in rust making that reddish dust easier to remove.

Blackstone griddle surface seasoned with paper towel and vegetable oil

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Dont set anything on top of the griddle, to avoid damaging scratches and dents.

Blackstone griddle power turned off to cool next to food ingredients

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Metal scraper removing food scraps from Blackstone griddle

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Paper towel wiping away food debris from griddle surface

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Yellow microfiber towel covering griddle surface with vegetable oil

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Blackstone griddle turned on to high heat

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Metal scraper removing rust from Blackstone griddle surface

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Folded paper towel seasoning griddle with vegetable oil

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Pumice stone scrubbing griddle surface with vegetable oil

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Fresh oil poured over Blackstone griddle from squeeze bottle

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