Is My Stoneware Moldy? Tips for Cleaning and Maintaining Your Stoneware

[jenifer4000]

A past host from Feb. just called me to tell me she thinks her stoneware is moldy. She said it has little spots on it that are either green or black. I asked her if it looks like it could be the "seasoning" process and she said no.

I have stoneware that I have used for 10 years and I have never had any problems.

Any ideas?

Thanks,
Jenifer

 

[tlennhoff]

Have her try cleaning with a baking soda paste.

 

[KellyTheChef]

Jenifer~

Did she use a green or blue scratch pad to clean it? If so, the color WILL rub off onto the stone. If that is what she did, there is no way to get it off, it will just "wear" off.

 

[BethCooks4U]

I had a stone season very spottily. It looked ugly for the longest time but there was nothing wrong with it. Occasionally a stone will season unevenly like that.

 

[raebates]

That will also happen if she dried it with a dark towel. Freaked me out the first time I saw that, but it was really nothing. Just towel fuzz.