How to Remove Rust From a Dremel Gas Cooktop Burner Grate

Cast iron grates on a gas cooktop are exposed to a variety of stain-causing materials. While you might think soaking them in detergent solution is an effective way to remove stains, this can cause the iron to rust. Rust on the surface of your stovetop grates is ugly and it affects the life of the cast iron. Proper cleaning methods prevent rust stains from forming on your gas stovetop grates but you can remove the rust with methods safe for cast iron.

Steel wool pad
Dishwashing detergent
Nylon mesh sponge
Paper towels
2 tablespoons cooking oil
Bowl
Paintbrush
Baking sheet

Instructions

- 1
  Moisten a steel wool pad. Scrub the surface of the gas stovetop burner grates to wear away the rust. Rinse off the steel wool pad as the rust stains are lifted.
- 2
  Rinse the burner grates with water to wash off the loosened rust. Add two or three drops of dishwashing detergent to a nylon mesh sponge. Scrub the exterior of the burner grates to clean the surface.
- 3
  Run water over the burner grates to rinse off the detergent. Pat-dry the cast iron with paper towels to remove moisture.
- 4
  Heat your oven to 450 degrees Fahrenheit.
- 5
  Pour 2 tablespoons of cooking oil into a small bowl. Apply the cooking oil to the surface of the burner grates with an unused paintbrush.
- 6
  
  Seasoning the grates in the oven protects the cast iron surface.
  
  Position the oiled burner grates on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the oven and allow the burner grates to cure for 30 minutes.
- 7
  Turn your oven off and let the burner grates cool completely inside the oven. Remove the grates from the oven and pat-dry to absorb any excess oil.

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