mold

I've always been nervous about mold growing in my WSM, so anytime I store it under cover I leave all the vents open and also leave the side door off. Recently, I discovered what I think (but I'm not 100% sure) are mouse droppings in the water pan after it sat for about a month. Yikes! I've...

Could someone explain the difference between seasoning and the need for cleaning? Do you wipe and/or scrub with a wire brush the insides after each cook? I didn't notice anything in the lid or the mid section, but after looking at pics I found what looks like mold in the charcoal chamber...

Every year when i break out the WSM I always have a bit of mold - just some white spots hear and there. Now ive read on the Amazing Ribs sight that when he finds this (which he says WSM's are notorious for this) he scrubs the whole thing and basically disinfects it with a bleach solution. ...