Is this item glazed inside? It makes a huge difference in cleaning whether the inside is glazed or porous. If it is not glazed, odors do get absorbed by the terracotta. If any one who has it can let me know, that would really help! Is this item glazed inside? It makes a huge difference in cleaning whether the inside is glazed or porous. If it is not glazed, odors do get absorbed by the terracotta. If any one who... » Read More Is this item glazed inside? It makes a huge difference in cleaning whether the inside is glazed or porous. If it is not glazed, odors do get absorbed by the terracotta. If any one who has it can let me know, that would really help! « Show Less
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Maggie,The interior is glazed - sides and bottom. I've only had it for a week, but the filters definitely stop odor, and I think people with issues about the handle may just not be thinking about what they're doing.
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Thanks, that's very helpful. It's actually dropped in price now, so I am definitely getting it!
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Yes, it's glazed at all points. I've enjoyed this dish and I am impressed with the quality.
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The inside of the Tumbleweed Pottery Garlic keeper is glazed. I like the keeper for storing garlic which keeps it fresh.
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I thought water was involved too at first. I purchased one by another company (made in the USA) but I'm sure functionality is the same. Water doesn't go into the device. Check out the responses to the other questions. They describe usage very well. Mine is porcelain and I don't believe the inside is glazed.
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Hello - mine is completely glazed and has worked beautifully. However, I seasoned it properly (oiling it and placing it in a hot oven and then turning the oven off). Also - I have only used it with a charcoal stand (purchased elsewhere). I hope this helps you.
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Yes and No. There have been days when it has been a little moist but it did not affect my lunch. It didn't really moist until the very end of the day. I noticed it when i was taking the empty containers out to wash. It is not like that everyday, sometimes it is just barely moist. I am not sure what I do differently to make that happen. I have not paid close enough attention. I take wipe it out gently every day and have had no mold oder or anything. You might run into more moisture it the lunch sits for more than 4 to 5 hours. Not sure.
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In response to your question, "is there even any hint of fragrance? In reference to the displayed container "Free Earth," that is what I have and I regret to say there is a slight fragrance. I'm VERY sensitive to fragrance. This does not have any scent like perfume. It has a slight odor of lacquer or something similar. A never smelled this thorougly before, but putting my nose right at the opening of this 1 gallen container & inhalling made me sinus, & surrounding are hurt! Regret I have to say that. Good luck! Wish I could be more helpful. T
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The inside base of the taigne is glazed. The inside of the cone is also glazed, sort of. Just above the top decorative circle is a steam "vent" or hole, and the inside glaze ends at that point. You've got about 1 inch of raw, unglazed terra cotta. The cooking surface of the lower piece of pottery is about 8" wide. It is a fun unit, but don't expect to cook a dinner for 4 people in this unit too small.
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I've had mine for over a year and the only time I ever noticed an odor was when some poop got stuck on the inside of the globe. I'd check that. Also, depending on the odor, is it possible your cat peed on the outside...ie, didn't get his/her butt all the way in?
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I actually didn't get rid of the odor. It did go away after a few weeks of being outside in the toy shed. How ever I did have to wash it once cause my boys got it covered in mud. When I washed it I used auto soap that I normally use on my car. After that point there was a mild odor still from the car but now it has no odor at all. So it will go away with time.
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I can only tell you that I have a conical tagine and it is glazed. I went on line to get instructions on prepping the tagine and I had no trouble with it. Be sure to prep properly and use the recommended oven temperatures.
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Yes, the entire tagine (both the base and the top) is glazed both inside and out. The only unglazed portion is the bottom of the base that rests on the burner.
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Maggie, The interior is glazed - sides and bottom. I've only had it for a week, but the filters definitely stop odor, and I think people with issues about the handle may just not be thinking about what they're doing.
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To answer your question, it does not have any trace of perfume or flowery scent. It has a clean, soft scent - definitely the scent of a polish or cleaner. The scent does not linger nor is it strong in any way. Once the surface is buffed up with a puff of paper towel, the scent is gone. I have used it for many years and it is the best cleaner and polish for any hard surface such as Corian, Granite, Marble, etc. Do not over use, it only takes a little to do the job and it protects the surface.
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Yes most are. We ordered this specific model and it was unglazed. After 1 seafood bake it was unbearable with the smell and we tried every cleaning product and technique we could think of and find online. Finally we had to throw it away. The smaller one I inherited from my family is glazed and we use it at least 2 times a week. Getting a glazed one is NECESSARY not merely suggested.
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mine was fully glazed inside and out so did not need seasoning like my unglazed terracotta tagine
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It has very little odor-none that is distinctly noticeable when in use inside the humidifier. I am not home to smell it right at the moment, but I believe it has very mild, like a light soap, smell. Not bleachy or strong though. If you have used other products (from Holmes for example) it has the same almost non-odor as they do. Hope this helps!