Cast Iron Rust Removal [Simple]

I had my doubts but It worked...here's how I seasoned them..lol:
• "SEASON" Cast Iron On ...

[@rauladame2105]

Soak for two weeks? Using patience to restore the pots and pan, I never would have thought that the important detail to restore cast iron is patience. Thank you for this posting this effort!

[@farminghowto]

Lol...soak it and forget it. Never really thought about the patience part but you're right. Thanks for sharing

[@jasonmacneil2256]

​@farminghowto you really only need to wait overnight, like 24 hours for the vinegar to work! Just don't dilute it with any water! Just use white vinegar and it will take that rust right off in 24 hours usually.

[@nielsrasmussen1585]

Definitely gonna use this on a few of my pieces I have found here and there. Another man's trash is another man's treasure.

[@farminghowto]

That statement is a T-Shirt. It's amazing what we can refurbish. Thank you for posting.

[@shocker2414]

Wow. Saved all that cast iron. Nice.. thank 👍👍👍👍

[@farminghowto]

Thanks for posting, I appreciate it.

[@BADD1ONE]

I just restored a cast iron honey pot. 100% vinegar and some baking soda for a month. Then sanded by hand. Then the same solution for another month. Then mini wire wheels on a drill with extension. The pot was to small to fit a hand inside. Drying now. Gonna season with grapeseed oil 3 times 450*. 60 minutes each run. Darn thing almost looks new. Has to be 80 years old

[@farminghowto]

I really appreciate your post and the grapeseed oil tip. You really are baking it in real good. Thanks for sharing

[@meatismurder111]

Hi did you use baking soda after the vinegar?

[@1d33pNdaGam3]

Wow now I feel bad for throwing my mom skillet out that was starting to rust a little and it wasn’t no where near rusty like this. I bought a new one. That skillet was older then me! You’ve done an amazing job with these skillets!

[@farminghowto]

Thank You! Believe me, I have passed up a lot of cast iron because I did not know that I could save it. Now I am testing this process on removing rust from metal and old farm tools. Thanks for taking the time to post, I really appreciate it.

[@SheilaG971]

Love this! I had a bunch of my dads tools, hacksaws, axes etc that were so rusty! I used this method and they look brand new! He would be so proud! Thank you!

[@Amazing_80]

After vinegar soak do a baking soda wash to neutralize.

[@jesv4026]

How do you do a baking soda wash? Can you please explain?

[@MrZambrano101]

Same thing as the vinegar and water except replace the vinegar with baking soda. 😅

[@farminghowto]

Thanks for posting

[@MV12267]

​@@jesv4026you rinse out the 50/50 vinegar and water mixture with warm water. Throw baking soda on it while it's still get, you hear a sizzle and it'll bubble a little bit. Use a chain steel product to scrub it down. Then rinse it again, dry it clean, put it in the oven or stove for 10 minutes to get out all the moisture. Then season it.

[@jesv4026]

@@MV12267 thank you for the detailed explanation. That helps a lot. Would this also work with stainless steel or only cast iron?

[@mouse9884]

So glad I found this! I just found about 8 pans buried in the yard by an old shop. Had tried the course salt and vinegar scrub tech but these are SOOO rusty it didn't make much difference. Gonna try this method then follow up detailing the other way! THANK YOU ❤❤❤

[@farminghowto]

Awesome! Give it a go! Look forward to hearing how they turned out for you

[@mouse9884]

@@farminghowto worked like a charm reseasoned and hanging in my pantry now. Only had 1 that I gave up on.... couldn't seem to keep the rust from coming back.

[@tremekaalexander-murph1724]

Hey and thank you tremendously‼️this truly works, we are 11 days in and everything you said came to pass. Our huge container of water looks just like yours and my 8 year old has enjoyed what looks like a daily science project in the water. As our 2 weeks are quickly approaching, my only hesitation is sticking my hands in the water to take the pots out😩🤣thank you so much as I almost lost hope and was ready to toss my severely rusted and beloved cast iron collection❤️

[@farminghowto]

Thank you for sharing and I love the fact that your little one is having fun...that's a great memory being made. Next time I will use gloves because the smell of rust can stay on your hand for a few hours. Blessings to you and your family.

[@tremekaalexander-murph1724]

@@farminghowto thank you so much and the same to you and yours 🌻

[@SelenabatYahuah7]

Thank you for sharing 🙏🏽 my Dutch oven has some rust and this is the simplest best video I have found about how to fix it. I oiled it and put it away for a few months and pulled it out for winter and the inside is rusty 😢

[@farminghowto]

Thanks Selena for sharing and I appreciate your kind words. Another channel member also mentioned using grapeseed oil to help season the cast iron after cleaning them. Thanks again for posting

[@leshi3489]

“How URRRG it is” 😂😂

[@farminghowto]

Lol...thanks for sharing your humor with me, I really appreciate it. Thanks for for visiting the channel.

[@Imaginethisandthat]

My grandma says the same thang😂 are you from Florida or Georgia?

[@leshi3489]

@@Imaginethisandthat Aaron earned an iron urn

[@leshi3489]

@@farminghowto it's all love

[@melaniegarnett2169]

Love it😊😂😂 good job it is pretty stubborn 2 get ooooff like😅

[@bioblazepayne]

Thank you for teaching me something new sir,

[@farminghowto]

Thank you for watching. Blessings to you

[@marylouwillhaus4917]

Wow you did a great job !! They look awesome.. you have a great collection..

[@farminghowto]

Thank You! Bought them all from one yard sale...no joke. Thanks for posting...I appreciate it.

[@jamesyancharas]

Good job you have a good shot at doing this right! this is a great video man you really did a good job. I would be surprised to hear you edited this yourself

[@farminghowto]

Thanks James for such an awesome compliment. I edited my very first KZbin video in December 2022. Threw myself into the learning curve and tried to get better. Yes Sir! I edited this video...thanks again.

[@jamesyancharas]

@@farminghowto Good job brother

[@rytin6580]

Great video! Thanks for showing how it's done!

[@rd6006]

Nice job! Great patience!

[@farminghowto]

It was very interesting to observe how the rust simply rose to the top of the water. Thanks!

[@Gledii]

you found gold right there. good job

[@MarkInThePark21]

SCORE! That is fantastic! Thank you for sharing! What was the ratio of water to Vinegar?

[@farminghowto]

Thanks for your enthusiasm. I only used one gallon of vinegar in a medium sized storage bin. Then I filled it with water. Did not know vinegar was that strong. Have fun with it

[@1stKeepFocus]

Thank you. Great job!

[@farminghowto]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching.

[@catherinethomas7]

Thanks for the post, I’ll have to try it

[@farminghowto]

Let ne know how it goes. It's amazing how we can learn from each other. Thank you!

[@Larrysjeep]

Awesome job, thanks for sharing. 👍🏼👏🏼👍🏼

[@farminghowto]

You are more than welcome! Thanks for posting

[@johnnorman7708]

Looks pretty good. Should make a great using set once you get it all seasoned. Be aware that vinegar's acetic acid can eat into the good iron too. Diluting vinegar with water will work slower but be less likely to do damage to the good iron. I forgot a piece in an undiluted vinegar bath once and it did some acid damage to it. At least it was a cheap imported griddle. Learned not to soak iron for more than a few minutes and then scrub and repeat. Keeps me out of trouble caused by forgetting them.

[@bingster-223]

Do you know what manufacturers made some of those skillets? Some are large without any helper handle so i was interested if any were Griswold, Wagner, or BS&R?

[@farminghowto]

Great question! No Griswold or BS&R but I do have several Wagner pieces. One SK#5 with a letter (D) on the bottom. One Essential Traditional CastIron (No Clue). One Dutch Oven #8 with no name on it. Several with no name on the bottom with a raised ring. Thanks for the posting and I look forward to your feedback because you sound very knowledgeable.

[@bingster-223]

​@farminghowto I'm certainly not an expert on vintage cast iron especially when they have limited markings on the bottom lol. When they have the heat ring on bottom with little notches missing at the 9, 12, and 3 o'clock positions that is a Lodge one notch at 12 o'clock is also a Lodge. I don't know how to identify unmarked Griswold & Wagner. Some people say BS&R cast can be identified by the underside of the handle I think it has a distinctive ridge in it. Anyway you did good.

[@farminghowto]

@@bingster-223 Thank You!

[@chriscostlow4210]

Vinegar will definitely work but one way to try when you have a lot of pans is get a good fire going outside and chunk them in the fire. Give em about 10 minutes and pull them out. Pour some used cooking oil on them. They'll start to smoke and then catch fire. Let em burn out and wipe with a rag careful not to get burned. They'll be like brand new every time. My grandma was a collector of cast iron and the old school way works amazing.

[@kenrickman6697]

While that definitely does work, it’s also risky. If the pan doesn’t heat up evenly, it can warp beyond repair. I find a lot of pans in antique stores that have suffered this fate. We call them spinners, because the bottom always warps outwards and causes the center to bulge, which then makes the pan spin on a flat surface instead of sitting solidly. Most serious collectors that I’m aware of basically won’t touch a spinner. I’m just a cook, not a collector, but a spinner is pretty much useless to me as well. So please consider less violent means of stripping a pan.

[@farminghowto]

Thanks for the tip. I used a technique similar to that when I seasoned the cast iron.

[@farminghowto]

Thanks for your comment...great observation and I will remember this tip

[@CrucialP]

Amazing job!

[@farminghowto]

Thank You! I was totally surprised by the outcome myself.

[@user-hw1jk1mu7q]

Great job man. Looks awesome

[@farminghowto]

Thanks so much for the encouragement. I just uploaded a new video about how I seasoned the cast iron with vegetable oil on the grill...lol. Thanks again

[@jakejake7162]

What’s your water to vinegar ratio?

[@farminghowto]

Great.. Great question and because I am a complete amateur, I just added one gallon of white vinegar to the tug of water. Considering how strong vinegar is perhaps more water was better. I was completely surprised. Thamks for replying

[@ReelRoseTV]

Also was it hot water?

[@farminghowto]

@@ReelRoseTV It was not hot water. I used exterior faucet...well water

[@farminghowto]

No hot water...It was only faucet water, thanks for posting@@ReelRoseTV

[@TheCrutchbrigade]

Thank you for the knowledge.

[@farminghowto]

Thank you for posting and you are welcome. I am such an amateur...lol

[@user-pr6rt2vv9b]

Great job

[@farminghowto]

Thank you for encouragement...I appreciate it and thank you for posting.

[@Fattrac]

Nice job!

[@maxineperkinswordsmith]

Awesome job!💖

[@farminghowto]

Thank You! We all share and help each other.

[@opheliahamlet3508]

Cleaned up pretty good? Sir, they're perfectly cleaned! What a treasure trove. BTW, what's the ratio of vinegar to water?

[@farminghowto]

I only used one gallon of vinegar and simply added water. I filled an 18 gallon bin about 3/4 full. I am still experimenting and having fun. Blessings to you

[@user-pz9gj5jd4w]

Thank You!!! I've Been a wondering How!!

[@farminghowto]

You are welcome! Thanks for visiting and posting

[@SolarCookingGermany]

Nice find and good job cleaning them 👍

[@farminghowto]

I was excited to find them all at the same time and I am not a collector...just like cast iron. Thank you for posting

[@oldtelevisionbros945]

HEY VSAUSE MICHAEL HERE we know that if water interacts with metal it turns into rust but the weird thing is why is rust orange *music plays*

[@farminghowto]

That's a great question but I have no idea. Thanks for sharing

[@jonathanfreeman7761]

Best pans on the planet!

[@farminghowto]

I absolutely agree and I acquired all of them from a yard sale. Home owner just did not want them.

[@humanalsowritterstephanie2195]

Wow ❤🎉 great job 👏 congrats 🎉❤

[@farminghowto]

Thank you so much for posting

[@awesomedave8484]

Thanks for sharing

[@farminghowto]

Thanks for watching! I really appreciate you posting and you are welcome

[@darrylstaves748]

Excellent 💪🏿

[@farminghowto]

Thanks for the encouraging post.

[@austinrounds6142]

Excellent video! What is a good vinegar:water ratio?

[@farminghowto]

Test different amounts predicated upon what you are trying to clean. One bottle of vinegar diluted goes a long way. I had no idea what I was doing when I soaked the cast iron in vinegar and water. I basically ignored them for two weeks

[@txmexican]

Damn that’s a lot of rust!

[@farminghowto]

It was and I had no idea how this project would turn out but it worked. Yhanks for replying

[@Baci302]

Could you please post a video on how you season it?

[@farminghowto]

I posted a video about that. I seasoned them on my grill using old cooking oil...lol

[@gigireid9049]

Wow amazing job 💯😎👍

[@farminghowto]

Thank you for the encouragement

[@jenniferpaolini6551]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing. What was the ratio of water to vinegar?

[@farminghowto]

I used only one gallon of vinegar and added water in a large storage container. I am still surprised by how well this worked. I don't think you need to wait two weeks like I did.. I had a lot in castiron. Thank you for posting

[@JacksonParsons354]

Good job

[@debbie845]

Very nice!

[@farminghowto]

Thanks for visiting the channel and posting. I appreciate it

[@felipebarrios7186]

Thanks brother 👍

[@farminghowto]

Thank You For Posting! I really appreciate it

[@BarbaraPruitt-hh2hl]

I got a small one today for 2.50 and was happy what kind of vinegar do you use .

[@farminghowto]

I have only used the white distilled vinegar. I may try a different type next time just as an experiment. Thanks for posting.

[@poeticsun645]

Nice job! I've got to take the rust off of the corrugate I'm covering the land with but it's not as urnge as your pots 😂

[@farminghowto]

Lol...lol...thanks! I'm cracking up...

[@compassadventures6021]

T l c that’s all they needed bruh good job 👍🏾

[@farminghowto]

Thank you for the encouragement. I don't know everything but I will continue to share whenever I think I can help. Blessings to you

[@YTFlove4ever]

How to remove rust from a nonstick baking tray? Should I just throw it out

[@farminghowto]

Thanks for posting but I have not tried this method on a non-stick surface. Thanks for sharing

[@Daniel-dp5gi]

How much vinegar and water? 50/50?

[@farminghowto]

One Gallon of Vinegar to approximately 16-18 gallons of water. Thanks for posting

[@mobiletherapeuticsbyshaniq8501]

Good❤. I just have one rusty cast iron skillet. Do i still need to soak it with mixture for two weeks?

[@farminghowto]

I am not sure I had to leave them setting for two weeks but they were very rusty. You may not have to leave them in the vinegar and water that long. Thanks for posting and good luck to you

[@LauraRodriguez-mn1vd]

Baking soda also helps. Use as last step

[@rodrigohernandez4422]

Get lead test strips.. people use cast iron to melt lead to make weights for fishing

[@farminghowto]

Never thought about that but that is a great idea. It's amazing how many great ideas we all can come up with and I love the feedback on this channel. I haven't been fishing in a long time but I must add this to the channel list of things to try. I appreciate the post

[@Annaspopoff]

😅 yep.. and part of the ammo Makin process if you buy bulk lead.

[@chrisleyva8125]

Wire wheel does the same but fast and then season after your done cleaning

[@farminghowto]

Thanks a lot for posting. Just out of curiosity and for future projects, what seasoning method has worked best for you, if you don't mind sharing. Thanks

[@chrisleyva8125]

@@farminghowto OLIVE OIL , IT smokes AT HIGH TEMP ABOVE 400, one hour in the oven and let it cool down in the oven nice and slow, has worked best for me, I have a small cast-iron pan that I need a restore and also a cast-iron griddle but this time I’m going to try out the method used in this video. Thanks for sharing.

[@farminghowto]

Thanks! I appreciate the tip...Happy New Year

[@Annaspopoff]

I love cast iron, ❤ I hope the next generations will learn and understand that cast iron = lifetime pots and pans alongside healthier living.

[@farminghowto]

I totally agree...thank you for posting

[@hoodcookin7948]

I didn’t know you can leave them in vinegar bath for 2 weeks. They said that destroys the cast iron. Only 30 minutes I thought?

[@farminghowto]

I did not know it either...lol. I was simply testing a theory and simply ignored them for two weeks, They all still look great. Thanks for posting

[@outdoors5176]

How do you get rid of the taste? I bought a new cast iron and didn't use it for a while. But when I used it a couple of times recently, the food tasted iron/metaly. I tried washing well but still tasted metal.

[@farminghowto]

Test...Test...Test. Perhaps try seasoning them again. I really appreciate you posting.

[@lightbeu]

Wow!!

[@farminghowto]

Thanks for visiting the channel

[@emily--m]

Thank you

[@farminghowto]

You are welcome

[@kylohurtado6400]

Damm, I'm impressed 👏. What was the water to vinegar ratio you used? I needa try this on some rusty weights I have.

[@farminghowto]

OMG! Trying this on weights is a wonderful idea. I only used one gallon of vinegar and filled the container with water. You could test it out in a medium size container and test the results. In my second video I used an 18 gallon container with one gallon of vinegar. Thanks for sharing...good luck to you

[@nole8923]

I’ve heard using Evapo rust is the best.

[@farminghowto]

Thanks for the tip, I will keep that in mind for a future test.

[@AmyOnly84]

How much did you pay for all that ? Just curious.

[@farminghowto]

I was shocked to get all of these from an older lady having a garage sale for only $45. She just did not want them anymore and at the time I did not know how I was going to clean them.

[@humanalsowritterstephanie2195]

Cars made of metal can they be cleaned same ways 😅 ?

[@farminghowto]

That is a very interesting question. I would like to think so, but I am not sure if the part of the vehicle in question is going to be removed and placed into the vinegar and water.

[@thinkforyourself2109]

That's one method. Another is electrolysis with an old car batter charger. Important to oil it up after derusting.

[@farminghowto]

Thanks so much for the tip. I will definitely delve deeper into electrolysis...sounds interesting. Not to mention that my channel is experimental. Thanks again!

[@thinkforyourself2109]

@@farminghowto No prob. I tried it myself last year on my old tools and it works. But they started to oxidize (rust) again almost immediately, so I learned to put oil on them right after. Rust paint would also work and be less messy. All you need is a plastic bin, some copper wires (I used stripped electrical wire), a piece of scrap metal (like rebar) for the positive (red) charge, and something to hang the target piece (negative charge, black) onto -- like a piece of wood with hangars or hooks -- and an old car battery. Also, salt water or a conductive liquid like water with washing soda is better. You can see it working if bubbles start to float up after you set it up. Within a few hours, it gets the rust off, then you wash the piece and paint or oil it. Chemically, it separates the oxygen from hydrogen, producing hydrogen and oxygen gas which is potentially flammable so do it outdoors. I did it and it works.

[@farminghowto]

Thanks for sharing...I really appreciate it.

[@jennyb5507]

​@@farminghowto Yessiree, that's awesome! Amazing job! What ratio of vinegar to water, please, 50/50? God bless you❤

[@farminghowto]

@@jennyb5507 Good evening...I used one gallon of vinegar in a medium size storage container and filled with water. Thanks and good luck.

[@user-xs5pg7ld8s]

What ratio of water to vinegar

[@farminghowto]

Good Day! I used one gallon of vinegar in a large storage container and filled with water. I didn't want to dilute the vinegar too much bit vinegar is strong. You could probably reuse after your first try. Thanks for posting...blessings to you.

[@jesussantillan2826]

This might be a dumb question...is it safe to use for food after you clean and season it, I ask because of how rusty they were.

[@farminghowto]

That was not a dumb question...very intelligent actually. I will keep you posted if anything abnormal occurs...like rust appearing again. Great question

[@dkinney8046]

yea , nice pieces.

[@farminghowto]

Thanks for the compliment and for posting

[@eduvail]

How much vinegar do you use to the tub of water?

[@farminghowto]

I only used one gallon of vinegar and I think the tub was an 18 gallon container. It is amazing how strong vinegar is. Vinegar and water are great for cleaning windows also.

[@MadAtMax.300Blackout]

Just 50/50 white vinigar and water?

[@farminghowto]

Not even 50/50...lol. I simply added on gallon of vinegar to an 18 gallon tub. No scientific approach here

[@cynthia5399]

What is the ratio between the vinegar and water?

[@farminghowto]

One gallon of vinegar to approximately 16-18 gallons of water Thanks for posting

[@rigograjeda3538]

2 weeks ? was there any iron left after 2 weeks?

[@farminghowto]

😆 lol...it was plenty of iron left. Great question though...I think it was soaking a little less than 14 days. Thanks for posting

[@genafesolatorio9991]

How much ?

[@farminghowto]

Good Day! I was experimenting and I only used one gallon of vinegar along with a large storage bin. I had no idea the results would be so great. Thanks for posting

[@reidonoliver]

You hit the mother lode!

[@farminghowto]

Lol...I was surprised to acquire so many pieces from one spot. Thanks for posting

[@agoogleuser9363]

Nice

[@farminghowto]

Thank You!

[@selwyn500]

What do you mean by seasoning?

[@FractalNinja]

It's a process of baking on an oil coating to make the pan nonstick again

[@vannahblak2516]

You hit a jackpot, umm may you donate me one or three for the young women out here 🥴🥳

[@farminghowto]

I will keep that in mind for future finds. Thanks for replying

[@rachellebrooke4614]

Wow!

[@farminghowto]

That is exactly what I said...lol.

[@ThatOneGuylord]

Thats not rust that shi gold

[@farminghowto]

Thanjs for posting! It was a bunch

[@user-wd7mk2px8j]

coca cola will take 20 mins not 2 wks - you're welcome

[@joandiaz1442]

Where’s part 2

[@farminghowto]

Great question! Just uploaded another video...removing rust from other items. Thank you for posting

[@reneacosta2939]

a lot of work

[@farminghowto]

I was a little hesitant at first about starting this project but then it was just a lot of fun. Thanks for posting...Happy New Year!

[@trudepoland6967]

Got a ton And imma this...

[@farminghowto]

I get excited when I see others letting it go

[@AbdurRahman-ti5xu]

Vinegar, water and steel wool👍

[@farminghowto]

Test...Test...Test. Had no idea it would work the way it did

[@Dogophrenia]

Man that shid was uurnge

[@farminghowto]

Lol...Lol...Lol. You got me rolling. Thanks for the post and the laugh

[@bowdred]

😂😂😂

[@farminghowto]

Thanks for posting

[@rogeraider]

1 cut and its over

[@farminghowto]

Are you saying 1 cut in the cast iron?

[@charlesbaldwin9634]

Junk it ain't worth your time trying to bring it back

[@farminghowto]

Thanks for stopping by the channel. I thought the same thing...lol. Big surprise when it came clean

[@shannonr6304]

Wow!!!