So school’s back in session around here, and you know what that means? That’s right — hot breakfast every day. It’s one of precisely two ways in which I am awesome, maternally speaking.
This morning, we had waffles and cantaloupe.
And as I plugged in the waffle makers (2, you know, because some of us likes ’em square, while others of us likes ’em round) I noticed, again, the orange sludge that gathers around the hinges. I know what it is. I just don’t know how to defeat it.
It’s the residue of Pam spray. Years of it. I’ve tried removing it with the following: Bleach spray, hot water on a washcloth, Clorox wipes, voodoo, and curse words. With the following results: Stink, ruined washcloths, sticky mess, guilt, and guilt(2).
How do I clean my waffle irons? See, the insides are great. But the outsides make me gag. Should I just chuck them and buy new ones?
I wish I were kidding, but this is what is concerning me today.
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If you figure it out…let me know. I’m in the same boat. Yuck.
If you figure it out…let me know. I’m in the same boat. Yuck.
I use magic eraser. Whoever invented that little white pad deserves a medal. It works great.
I use magic eraser. Whoever invented that little white pad deserves a medal. It works great.
This won’t help your current situation, but when you have new stuff, instead of using Pam, get a pump for the olive oil (or vegetable oil, peanut oil, etc. you get the picture).
It’s the propellant that makes the nasties on your cookware. If you air pump, there’s no propellant. Mrs. OmaHeck can recommend a great little pump, as I’m sure can Amazon.
This won’t help your current situation, but when you have new stuff, instead of using Pam, get a pump for the olive oil (or vegetable oil, peanut oil, etc. you get the picture).
It’s the propellant that makes the nasties on your cookware. If you air pump, there’s no propellant. Mrs. OmaHeck can recommend a great little pump, as I’m sure can Amazon.
I heat up white vinegar in my microwave. While it’s heating, add a bit of Dawn (yep, gotta be Dawn) to a clean, empty spray bottle. Then pour in the hot vinegar. Shake it up a bit, spray it on your hinges and let it sit for a minute. Then scrub scrub scrub with a toothbrush and wipe up.
I heat up white vinegar in my microwave. While it’s heating, add a bit of Dawn (yep, gotta be Dawn) to a clean, empty spray bottle. Then pour in the hot vinegar. Shake it up a bit, spray it on your hinges and let it sit for a minute. Then scrub scrub scrub with a toothbrush and wipe up.
Can I tell you how happy I am you asked this question? Because it’s one I never thought to ask outloud but I suffer from the same malady. On my way to get Dawn and a spray bottle right now.
Can I tell you how happy I am you asked this question? Because it’s one I never thought to ask outloud but I suffer from the same malady. On my way to get Dawn and a spray bottle right now.
I wish I knew. I have the same problem. I think I’m going to try the vinegar thing. 😉
I wish I knew. I have the same problem. I think I’m going to try the vinegar thing. 😉
Oh, that magic eraser thing just might work.
And hot breakfast for the kiddies? On a weekday? That is inspirational 🙂
Oh, that magic eraser thing just might work.
And hot breakfast for the kiddies? On a weekday? That is inspirational 🙂
You SCORE with a circle of wise and sanitary friends!
You SCORE with a circle of wise and sanitary friends!