Scrapers...not Just for Stones....

[Kelley Sells]

I LOVE using my scrapers to help me clean my microwave. Keep in mind, I'm about 5'1" and I HATED cleaning this one item, up on the stool, scrubbing....but I now use my scrapers to get off ANYTHING that is stuck on there....I run the micro for 1 min. with nothing in it, then scrape, then wipe down.... Now, if teens could only remember to COVER those splattering items.....LOL

That then leads to cleaning tons of other stubborn items....

Those scrapers...hmm....SMALL BUT MIGHTY....lol.....

 

[sslangley]

Cool idea, thanks for sharing. I never thought of that before...

 

[Kelley Sells]

Your welcomeAND it is AWESOME for scraping stubborn "items" from your stove..even on my flat top on the stove...they are just INGENIOUS....LOL....of course if I didn't have a TEEN and his FRIENDS, I probably wouldn't HAVE to scrape.....BAHHHH

 

[NMmommy]

I was thinking about how wonderful the scrapper was last night as well! I used it to clean up the baby's high chair.

 

[lacychef]

I have a file called "35 other uses for your pan scraper besides cleaning your stoneware".....darn I don't have it saved on my computer

 

[Kelley Sells]

Lol....it's AMAZING how many uses our products really serve huh? That is what makes PC the BEST.....

I'd LOVE to see that list Lacy.....that would be awesome....

I'm actually trying to put together a "Kitchens Tips" Sheet for parties.....

Different items, no just PC, like micro'ing your sponges for one minute before use to help get rid of germs, using lemon juice down your drains to keep them smelling fresh....etc....

 

[cookin4rip]

i have a scraper in the laundry room - twice in one week my three year old sat on yellow play-doh!!

 

[pamperedalf]

A tip in the micro to clean it, put water in there run for a min & a half or 2 mins, it steams inside making it a lot easier to clean. Now if only they would fix the noise coming from my new micro, ugh!!

 

[lacychef]

typing it out for my cheffer friends...The Many Lives of a Pan Scraper
(besides cleaning baking stones!)

1. Screwdriver
2. Putty Knife
3. Crease corners while wallpapering
4. Letter opener
5. Squeegee paint from paint rollers
6. Scraping black gunk from under stove burners
7. Clean microwave oven walls
8. Car windshield ice scraper
9. Spread icing when putting gingerbread house together
10. Sandbox tool (makes the smoothest roads ever)
11.Cleaning the little crack between the stove and counter
12. Smoothing down labels and tape
13. Scrape adhesive residue from new appliances
14. Clean off excess grout when regrouting the bathroom
15. Scraping off lottery tickets
16. Clean the groove on Tupperware of Rubbermaid lids
17. Clean paint off windows
18. Scrape paint off marble fireplace
19. Clean glass stove tops
20. When sewing, turning corners on pockets
(finger press fabric around the corner, top stitch in place on garment)
21. Drill a hole and use it for a key chain
22. Pry open a stuck drawer
23. As a substitute fingernail (pick up dimes, etc.)
24. Kitchen counter not level? Use scraper under 1 or 2 corners to level your appliance
25. Get bread gunk off the counter after you knead dough
26. Clean toaster bottom where crumbs have stuck
27. Scrape gum off shoe soles
28. Scrape foods stuck on kitchen counter
29. Cleaning out the narrow (unreachable) part of your food chopper
30. Putting a crease in a letter before placing in an envelope
31. Putting a crease in cardstock when making personal greeting cards on your computer
32. Wobbly table? Place under table leg
33. Scrape mud (or dog poop) from cracks of shoe soles
34. Cleaning the track of glass shower doors or sliding glass doors
35. Scraping gum out of your dryer when gum is left in pants' pockets


(the last one I added from my mom's experience, lol!)

 

[pmprdRN2]

Not to steal this thread or anything, but do you know what else we have that I love for everyday practical uses? It's our Handy Scraper!!!

I leave one in the kitchen to use when cooking.

I have one with my household cleaning supplies to use as a "squeegee" when cleaning windows or ther flat surfaces.

I even keep one in the bathroom shower at all times so that the shower stall can be "squeegeed" & wiped down after each use to prevent that nasty soap scum buildup from getting everywhere in there!!!

 

[pamperedharriet]

Great ideas Laura!!!!! You should start a flyer with that information.

 

[Kelley Sells]

Gillian...Thank you....for typing that all out for us....I Like the LOTTERY TICKETS....LOL...

And thank you AMANDA...I forgot the Wet the sponge part of that....WHEW....I guess NOT ENOUGH COFFEE today....this time change is a KILLER, but I'm loving it is still light out, makes the day seem longer, that is a good thing ONLY on the weeknds.....LOL...

 

[pamperedharriet]

for typing that all out for us....I Like the LOTTERY TICKETS....LOL...

And thank you AMANDA...I forgot the Wet the sponge part of that....WHEW....I guess NOT ENOUGH COFFEE today....this time change is a KILLER, but I'm loving it is still light out, makes the day seem longer, that is a good thing ONLY on the weeknds.....LOL...

I think you need to thank Lacy for typing the list.

 

[chefkeri]

THANK YOU LACY!

 

[raebates]

....I run the micro for 1 min. with nothing in it, then scrape, then wipe down....

Be very careful, Kelley! You can ruin your microwave by running it empty. Seriously! I have a friend who started a small fire doing that. Next time, place a bowl or cup with water in it in the microwave. The steam will help soften the stuff, and you won't be in danger.

 

[mommyhugz1978]

I use it to clean around the burners on my stove!!

 

[Kelley Sells]

OOPS...I meant LACY.....See, not enough coffee....THANK YOU LACY.....forgive me.....I feel AWFUL....

And thank you Rae for the hint....I didn't know that, I forget where I learned the "run it to soften the stuff", but that makes sooo much more sense to put the water in the bowl, THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU....

 

[raebates]

You're welcome. I just didn't want to be able to recognize you at Conference by the large bandages.

 

[pamperedharriet]

Rae is right. I was told never to run my microwave when it is empty. You can damage it.

 

[Kelley Sells]

See...thatis why this place is AWESOME.....

Yeah, going to Conference with bandages wouldn't be alot of fun..LOL...just look for the Chef Success Button....that is much easier huh?

 

[raebates]

Yep! You'll stand out really well with your cheffer button. After all, how many people will be there wearing one of those?

 

[Kelley Sells]

Question Rae....HOW do you get the smileys to go into the text field? LOL..I have been trying it, but not successfully....

Your WAY too funny....I can't WAIT to see how many people with the Chef Success buttons there are....LOL....

I can not WAIT for Conference, I'm sooo PUMPED>....

 

[raebates]

I just copy and past the link provided on the smilies site. Before I post it, it's just a string of code. When I post (or preview post) it magically becomes a smily. Make sense?

 

[Kelley Sells]

okay, so....<a href="http://plugin.smileycentral.com/http%253A%252F%252Fwww.smileycentral.com%252F%253Fpartner%253DZSzeb008%255FZNxmk846YYUS%2526i%253D16%252F16%255F3%255F205%2526feat%253Dprof/page.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/16/16_3_205.gif" alt="SmileyCentral.com" border="0"><img border="0" src="http://plugin.smileycentral.com/http%253A%252F%252Fimgfarm%252Ecom%252Fimages%252Fnocache%252Ftr%252Ffw%252Fsmiley%252Fsocial%252Egif%253Fi%253D16%252F16_3_205/image.gif"></a>

Let's see....

 

[Kelley Sells]

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Working....LOL.....

 

[chefann]

Kelley,

You need to use the "BBCode" type links. Replace all the angle brackets (<, >) with square brackets ([, ]). Then it should work.

 

[lacychef]

You're welcome

 

[gratergirl]

I've scraped hard playdoh off the kitchen floor with it! OR I guess you could use it for anything that has hardened around a high chair as well! I don't have one in a high chair but I guess it would work great!!

 

[Chef Diane]

A tip in the micro to clean it, put water in there run for a min & a half or 2 mins, it steams inside making it a lot easier to clean. Now if only they would fix the noise coming from my new micro, ugh!!

be careful of putting water alone in your micro, due to the speed of it heating up it doesnt go through the different heating stages and CAN blow up if a spoon or something is placed in it.

 

[gilliandanielle]

be careful of putting water alone in your micro, due to the speed of it heating up it doesnt go through the different heating stages and CAN blow up if a spoon or something is placed in it.

I saw this on Mythbusters but I have microwaved just water all my life and nothing has happened-

on the subject of cleaning microwaves- is Windex okay or not? I use windex for everything else, but I am not sure about cleaning a micro with it...

 

[Chef Diane]

it happens Gillian, happened to my husbands Aunt. Not a common accurance but is possible, thats how I found out about it.

 

[raebates]

The whole exploding water thing is more likely to happen in new containers. With no scratches or imperfections to help water form, it can spit out how water.

I wouldn't use regular windex to clean the inside of a microwave. There are microwave cleaners available, but a bit of steam will work fine.

 

[gilliandanielle]

I guess that is why I have never had a problem- my pyrex measuring cup that I heat water in is beat to crap, LOL!!!

I guess I put my small batter bowl in when I make jello and it is new...

 

[pamperedpsalmstress]

just a note on the micro boiled water. You should make certain the top/opening is larger. The smaller it is the more pressure that will build.

 

[spoiledchef]

I had a customer share that she uses her Nylon Pan Scrapers for removing wallpaper. She says the pointed edge is just right to get up under the paper. So, there's another use. Great subject! Love the files!