I have a plastic fat serator that fat clings to. How is this one as far cleaning goes?
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I love this fat separator! I got on the recommendation of America Test Kitchen. So easy to separate the fat so fast. Then put in top rated rack of dishwasher. Didn't have any problem with fat clinging. Never thought I would rave about a fat separator but I love it.
1346245
each time I have used it, I put it in the dishwasher (top rack only) and it comes out great
1346246
I don't know how anyone has a problem cleaning this. In hand washing with Dawn or dishwasher with what ever it is a cinch to clean???
1346247
I have found that if I clean it out after I've used it, I have no problem getting it clean. When you take the top off, there is plenty of room to get your hand in there with a sponge. The only possible problematic area would be the spout. If you let it sit with gunk in it for a day or two, it takes a little more than a simple rinse, though rinsing it out with very hot water usually does the trick just fine. I am very satisfied with this separator. I think you will be too.
1346248
This one is also plastic, I just used it yesterday. Hot water with palmolive cleans it. Cleans like any other plastic, the spout is hard to get at to clean because it's a small chamber (like a wide straw), you need a skinny sponge or a thin brush to clean it
1346249
The spout on this separator is difficult to clean. The opening narrows toward the bottom and requires real effort to clean. However, the wide top and overall performance outweighs the cleaning difficulty.
575614
First of all, try to avoid reoccurrence of this situation by lining the bottom of the dehydrator with aluminum foil prior to use. Be careful not to block air flow. To clean greasy residue... I have found nothing better on the market than a product named "Greased Lightning". It will melt the grease and you can wipe it out with paper towel. Greased Lightning can be found in many Dollar Stores. U won't believe how good this stuff cleans.
1419214
I haven't had any problems with cleaning it. I use it daily and it's spotless.
157308
Slicksteel cleans better. Over time, the nonstick coating gets stained, and there's a lingering coffee smell as well. I have both.
816611
The catch does get all of the grease. You will have to empty it periodically but otherwise no mess. I have it on a wood deck with no mat below it.
1437332
My son washed his. It doesn't look much cleaner but, no harm was done. He also rubbed some cornstarch on his after reading on line that it takes away some of the stickiness of this type of thing. It worked. No more lint, and fuzz stuck all over it.
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Mine came off with no problem; however, the product felt grose on my skin so I returned it. Yuck!Stayed greasy for hours. Yuck!
1477713
The unit is so small that I use an all purpose grease clean and spray it out completely. Mine is very clean as a result with no smells, I love mine.
245738
I wipe it first with a paper towel and then wash it in Dawn and rinse in really hot water. Dawn is the best grease removing dish detergent I have found.
307974
I wipe clean with Clorox degreaser on a microfiber cloth! Still looks new and we use it a whole lot! And one wipe dry to remove any left degreaser! If done this way, degreaser should not contaminate inside grease!
1056813
Grease and is really visual. You don't want to use any ruff material. I do a grease cleaner then go over it with baby oil if you want it to look like new. Yep baby oil I sad it olive oil work to to don't get any streeks
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It's a bit bulky and doesn't come apart, byt i haven't had any problems cleaning it. Soap and a water sprayer is all I've needed.
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I use alcohol or vinegar on a low lint cloth and wipe it gently. It's in my kitchen so I just did this and it removed the grease pretty well. In another room I have similar and it it's easier because it's just dust so the before mentioned or one of the Swiffer lint clothes would probably work well.
110990
Its really hard to get it off if you don't clean it right away. After a distillation, once it has cooled down, I just use a paper towel and wipe out the container. That seems to keep things pretty nice.
1276780
Lots of people complain about that, mine was not that bad comparatively. It did seem to get a little smoother with use. Mine was never jerky or sticky but it was never buttery smooth either. Definitely has a cheap feel to it. How long have you had it?
1444262
I haven't found a good detergent that doesnt leave the pans spotted. Let me know if you find one.
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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!!!