Is scrubbie or SOS pad needed to clean oily residue of citrus peel off top part of squeezer? If so, will surface be scratched?
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This is a heavy duty squeezer, probably the toughest utensil I own, so I think you would be OK with a scrubbie since it is made of stainless steel, but so far I haven't had to use one. I thumb rinse after using, then stick it upright and spread apart in the dishwasher utensil holder. I am glad I paid a bit more and bought this squeezer vs. a plastic squeezer. The weight and strength of this utensil does the work of squeezing every drop from citrus.
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I have not felt the need to use either on mine. I just use dish soap and water. I'm sure the scrubbie would be fine to use
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If you let pulp dry on the squeezer, you can remove it with just water and elbow grease, but also using a scrubbing pad will be faster. If it scratches, so what? That will not degrade its functionality. And if you purchase one of the pretty enameled squeezers, the enamel will eventually start flaking off into your juice. Print I have had two, from different sources, and both fell apart that way.)
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The pads are made of a rough plastic-like (but not plastic) substance. I used them alone. I do not think they need any other solvent. I just put them in the toilet and started scrubbing. As I said in the review they worked great but did not last for more than one use (I did have a major water ring to work on).
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"I agree with D; You should buy a cleaning kit and watch the video on YouTube on how to clean it." Here is one: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVsSX5RPaoY) "Very informative! The cleaning kit should be around $12 through Amazon. Good luck! And yes keep it oily all the time (perhaps not as much as came in the box) and try to keep your fingers off the blade."
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Hi.I use pre-soaped SOS pads on the stainless. Burnt kernels come right off and its gentle enough so it does not scratch. I upgraded to the stainless popper for that reason, aluminum ones tend to stick more and scratch easily. Good luck!
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I didn't receive a cleaning tool, but I didn't see it listed in the description. I use a vegetable brush to clean mine. The ebook link came in an e-mail from iPerfekt Kitchen acknowledging and thanking me for the purchase. You may have overlooked it; I almost did. I would try e-mailing them and asking them to send the link.
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Not with my hand. Long fingers and a sponge work fine though. I've also used the cleaner that came with my moccamaster 3 times over the last year.It is very effective at cleaning the whole system.
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The pads are made of some kind of screened grit bonded to sponge material so you can scrub things with it. No solvent necessary just elbow grease required. I used it first on my coffee mug and then did my toilet using rubber gloves. Works great! Got all the mineral deposits and scale buildup off that liquid cleaners wont touch. After that most of the grit was gone so you just toss it. They come in a two pack.
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Just soak it in mild soap and water, and if there's residue that needs to be removed use a fingernail brush to remove it.
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Did you use a cooking spray on it before you used it. That's not good. It can cause stains that are very difficult to remove and clean. A scouring pad should do the job with some soap. Barkeep's Friend should certainly help. If all fails use an SOS pad.
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HI, I use a soapy scrub brush on the NON cutting side while holding the little monster under running water and tap tap tap. this usually loosens any material left in the squares, then with the machine still in open position I use the same brush to scrub out any remaining debris in the part that you push the potato in which (the square matrix thing that it not sharp). then I set it upside down on its own dish towel to dry....I use this everyday, bake the fries for the kids, so ive gotten pretty good at cleaning it.....
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Can I use Brillo or SOS soap pads to clean insid of pits & pans? A competitor claims steel soap pads will scratch inside of cookwear.
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I would be careful and tread lightly with an SOS pad. Probably it wouldn't hurt, especially if you didn't exert a lot of pressure, but if you scratch the surface, that area will always be a sticking point, as well as a place for rust to start. I've never found an SOS to be necessary. I always grease, butter or spray my pan, and if something does stick, I let it soak a little while, then use a plastic scrubber, and it always comes right off. Happy roasting!
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Thanks. I ended up using the little green scrubby pads and that did the trick. I was just worried it would hurt the pan, but it looks as good as new.
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My wife uses THESE (no-sting) pads to get off the remains of her Stomahesive paste and Eakin seals. Alternatively we use Smith & Nephew Skin-Prep wipes, but they sting. When the going gets REALLY tough, we use Smith & Nephew Uni-Solve Adhesive Remover Wipes, which seem to work best on old tape residue.
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I would try it without cleaner first, the steam will often be all the liquid you need to get the grime off. If you use a cleaner, I would suggest something organic like vinegar and water mixture or other cleaner that your floor surface recommends. It will not harm the steamer since you are using the pads that come with it.
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I find it easy to use a soapy sponge with abrasive side to firmly but somewhat gently scrub both sides of the screen and outer ring. Handle is washed as well. This soap scrub action seems to remove all grease residue. A thorough rinse and then allow the implement to air dry - I hang it on a cup hook. Works for me. By the way, my dishwasher is my hands!!!
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Don't bother. Scoop it out, wipe it down with some paper towels, get as clean as practical. I used some Orange cleaner on the paper towel around some of the gear housing, but that was it. It isn't contaminated like having dust filings when a bearing goes. I scooped the grease into a container so I knew how much to put back in and used a similar amount.