What is the best way to clean these? There is a chalky residue left on all silicon that goes through the dishwasher.
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I put mine in the dishwasher all the time and have never had a residue. They can also be hand washed with dish soap and water. I wonder if your water needs softening? That might explain the chalky residue.
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I hand wash mine and found no residue on my lid. This is the perfect size for casserole dishes and works perfectly. Hope this helps.
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Have only used mine to cover pans of baked goods, so a quick wash in the sink was all that was needed, if that. They are great at somewhat reducing temptation to snack, while looking elegant !
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I wouldn't recommend putting these in dishwasher. Most likely you would have the same problem.
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I run them through the dishwasher with no issues, but I'm sure if you soaked them in hot soapy water for a few minutes they'd come clean just fine. They are just like ice-cream-scoops, so very simple to clean.
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I don't really know. However, I know many of my silicone kitchenware is not dishwasher safe. Still, being made of silicone they don't really need to be ran through a dishwasher. Nothing really sticks. Set in some warm soapy water then just rinse it off and it's clean. VERY easy to clean. Just a rinse even will get almost if not everything off it.
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Hey Laura! I think this is normal if you wash them in the dishwasher, but if you wash them by hand it won't happen!
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I just use Mr. Clean Eraser. Don't put in dishwasher raw aluminum on bottom turns black
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I also would use straight dish detergent and a non-stick pan. Goo be gone might help too, but I'd try non stick pad first. I love, love, love, these pans.
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I suggest using dish soap and water. If you really want to clean them well, take a few more minutes and remove the flaps from the mounting screws and soak them in the sink with hot water and dish soap for an hour, rinse, replace and see what you think.
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They are very easy to clean for me. I place them into the dishwasher all the time. No, the silicon are not removable.
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My molds also have the flakes/residue some others have reported. I've washed the molds before and after each use, but also tried not washing them in case it was my soap. I've tried rising them in hot water alone as well. I've tried using tap water, filtered water, and bottled water but the residue still appears.
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Just wash them in warm water. You can use a little soft-soap if you like, but don't use any harsh solvents or cleaners.
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Try CLR Kitchen Cleaner. Takes all the stains out and makes them look like new. Soap won't work. Makes them clean, but leaves all the stains.
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Yes i have put them threw the dishwasher a few times. Usually wash them by hand though, seem to get cleaner.
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Take a cloth or paper towel soaked in vinegar and wipe it out really good. The acid in the vinegar will clean the soap out of it.I clean mine in the top rack of the dishwasher, and that doesn't leave a soapy taste. You might try not using soap at all, just soak in very hot water, if you don't have a dishwasher. Be sure not to use abrasive pad to clean it either. That can damage the surface.
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Brian, I've tried soaking the pads in warm soapy water to loosen some of the dirt before I wash them in cold water. I think the pads say "do not use bleach". I finally got so frustrated that I ordered new pads because they seem to be impossible to clean after a couple of uses. If you hear from anyone else, I'd be interested in their results.Thanks,Stephanie Kentala
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sorry don't have a dishwasher, but be aware, mine had 2 pin holes in the bottom. A dab of super glue took care of them but I shouldn't have had to.
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They are easy to hand wash. I don't use my dishwasher on a daily basis, so I have to wash by hand. Don't use soap. Rinse with hot water and dry with a paper. This will remove any residue.