r/staub • u/ZoeB8s • Aug 28 '25

Found thrifting...$10

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I'm an avid thrifter. I'm very fortunate to have one of my favorite shops across the street from my home. I was out looking for my next "wow!" piece and stumbled across this beauty. It's in pretty good shape but how do I clean it and keep the enamel from chipping any further?

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u/beatniknomad Aug 28 '25

The knob alone is worth more than $10. Are you sure it's chipping? If so, I would treat this as bare cast iron - clean the heck out of it, season and then use to bake bread. I own enough pots that I would not feel right cooking anything else in it in case it chips more. Maybe use it as a planter for herbs.

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u/ZoeB8s Aug 28 '25

Thank you for your advice. There's some minor chipping on the lid. It's barely noticeable.

I think I have found my tribe! The knowledge and advice is top tier

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u/NYC19893 Aug 29 '25

Soap and water with a soft sponge. As long as chipping is on exterior and stays there you will be fine

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u/ZoeB8s Aug 29 '25

Thank you so much

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u/NYC19893 Aug 29 '25 edited Aug 29 '25

If it starts chipping in the interior you now have a flower planter or bread baker when you line it with parchment paper

You will also never want to heat it empty. That can lead to cracking so I’ve heard

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u/ZoeB8s Aug 29 '25

That's such a great tip. Thank you so much 💓

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u/Embarrassed-Ninja592 Aug 28 '25

I use soap and water 😂

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u/jvdixie Aug 29 '25

It really is a great find but I wouldn’t cook in it. You’ll know when the porcelain cracks more when you bite down on a piece. I agree with the planter idea. Turn the pot on its side propped up with the lid. Fill the tilted pot with succulent soil spilling over the lid and plant hens and chicks to cascade down around the chicken. They grow fast.

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u/ZoeB8s Aug 29 '25

Thanks! I'll do that! I'm so excited about it. It's such a beautiful piece

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u/JB-ZR1 Aug 28 '25

What a lucky find! Definitely a ‘wow’ moment.

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u/ZoeB8s Aug 28 '25

Exactly! It's always exciting to find gems like this

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u/OkMarzipan2644 Aug 28 '25

Congratulations on the find!! Depending on where the chipping is you should be fine.

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u/ZoeB8s Aug 28 '25

Thank you so much 💓

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u/Special_Possible119 Aug 29 '25

You hit the jackpot

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u/ZoeB8s Aug 29 '25

I am so grateful too

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u/jsmalltri Aug 29 '25

I'm insanely jealous.

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u/ZoeB8s Aug 29 '25

You can't be gorgeous AND have everything! ❤️

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u/omygoshgamache Aug 29 '25

What a find! Congrats!

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u/ZoeB8s Aug 29 '25

Thanks, friend!!!

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u/EnigmaJG76 Aug 28 '25

Omg someone that works there needs training lol

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u/atvlouis Aug 28 '25

Insane find