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BlessedWifeMommy said:I've found the citrus press gets really yucky. I find if I don't give it a good rub before I put it in the dishwasher, it doesn't come clean. It think it is from the wax they put on lemons and limes.
WLMcCoy said:I am soaking my food chopper & apple wedger as I type this. They are the 2 worst products to clean, in my opinion. Anyone have tips on how to clean them?
What is your opinion on the hardest products to clean?
gaddischef said:The rotary grater! Hate that --
KellyTheChef said:Hmmm...mine is a three way tie:
the "fins" on the Family Size Quick Stir Pitcher (I was just logging on to ask you guys how you keep yours clean...we make iced tea in it about every other day and the fins get stained and slimy. Only thing that partially cleans it is a kichen-use-only toothbrush, which is a PITA when there are so many fins!)
The grill pan (Executive is easier to clean than the professional, but it's still a pain to keep excess grease and gunk buildup from around the raised grill bars
The grill basket (it looks horrible no matter what, and I swear there is stuff just building up deeper and deeper on it with each use!! LOL)
I agree with others: EAD, apple wedger, graters, garlic press, chopper all MUST be rinsed immediately after use for easy clean up. For the MMP, even though it is non-stick, I ALWAYS use Baker's Joy very heavily in each cup...otherwise it's a PITA to clean too. (I also use the little mini muffin paper cup liners when making mini muffins....just sooooooooo much easier!)
ChefBeckyD said:Kelly! I could have been the author of your post! I would say EXACTLY the same thing!
I make tea in my QSP, and it's hard to keep clean!
I totally agree about the Grill Pan - I only use it for "dry" things now.
I finally used some oven cleaner on my Grill Basket to get it clean again, so I could take it to a show.
I do the EXACT same thing with the MMP too! Baker's Joy, or muffin liners!
DebbieJ said:The Use & Care on the Grill Basket specifically says it will darken with use.
I have no problems cleaning my grill pan. That's weird.
KellyTheChef said:That's why we are friends!! lol
ChefBeckyD said:At least, part of the reason!
BlessedWifeMommy said:I've found the citrus press gets really yucky. I find if I don't give it a good rub before I put it in the dishwasher, it doesn't come clean. It think it is from the wax they put on lemons and limes.
If you take the wings off the chopper, or open them completely, when you put it in the DW, then it won't get as dirty during the wash cycle.chefsteph07 said:Chopper, I agree about rinsing it first. But sometimes when I put mine in the dishwasher after rinsing it, some of the food residue from my other dishes gets in the wing part that you open to clean and it stays dirty that way! Sometimes I just rinse and drain in the sink, less hassle.
ChefBeckyD said:I've actually had two people return the grill pan, because it was so hard to keep clean. It gets "gunky" in between the ridges, and it's really hard to clean out.
The Basket - I know it will get dark, but again, it's the gunk that's hard to get off.
ChefBeckyD said:I've actually had two people return the grill pan, because it was so hard to keep clean. It gets "gunky" in between the ridges, and it's really hard to clean out.
The Basket - I know it will get dark, but again, it's the gunk that's hard to get off.
chefann said:If you take the wings off the chopper, or open them completely, when you put it in the DW, then it won't get as dirty during the wash cycle.
DebbieJ said:Easy Clean Kitchen Brush?
Seriously, I have RINSED my grill pan clean using the sprayer on my sink after cooking chicken breasts. I don't know why so many people are having problems. It's very perplexing.
chefann said:If you take the wings off the chopper, or open them completely, when you put it in the DW, then it won't get as dirty during the wash cycle.
mrshamel3808 said:Pineapple wedger, hands down! The tiny crevices where the metal is welded together gets totally filled with pineapple fibers. I take a toothpick to it every few times I use it and it still doesn't get it all totally out. It's really a pain.
MLinAZ said:What I've found with the food chopper is that the key is to rinse it right after using it - before any food is dried and stuck to it. If I rinse it then put it in the dishwasher I haven't had trouble keeping it clean.
The most frequently asked questions about cleaning difficult kitchen tools such as the Mix 'n' Chop are:
Cleaning the food chopper and apple wedger can be a hassle, but here are some tips to make the process easier:
In my experience, the hardest products to clean are those with small, intricate parts or sharp blades, such as graters and mandolines. These types of tools can be difficult to fully clean and often require extra care to avoid cutting yourself. It's important to take your time and pay attention to the cleaning instructions for each specific tool to ensure it is properly cleaned and maintained.