What's the best way to avoid rusting

[Master Yi]

I don't wet my cans. I started canning to self-preserve stuff that I wanna last a long time and I find it to be more sustainable. But only after 3 months, my supplies for canning have gotten minimal rusting. It's very minimal and barely noticeable but I'm not liking the look of it! What's the best way to avoid and can I still save these? Still quite a lot.

 

[Dart1]

Hey buddy, you can try using food-safe rust remover or vinegar to clean them up and to prevent more rust, store cans in a dry, cool place away from humidity

 

[Caribou]

After the jars have cooled to room temperature, I remove the rings, clean the jars and rings with warm soapy water, rinse, and let dry. the next day I put the rings back on lightly and store the jars in a cool dry place. I have little problems with rust. There will always be food, oil, and salt under the rings which will attract moisture, which will cause rust. A quick rinse gets the soap off everything.

 

[First Here]

The metals used are not rust free, so there is always opportunities for issues.

I remove the rings, then wash the jar and lid with detergent soap. Then dry and set out to air dry. This usually works sufficiently to avoid issues.

I would not leave a ring on a jar regardless of whether I had rust issues or not.

If you come across a rusted lid, be suspicious of contents.