ice.
freeze the plastic spots. it should then chip off.

you can always use a blow dryer to heat it back up and get the plastic gooyey again. might need to call a friend to do this. *wink

and stay away from anything elelctrical or needs matches for 24 hours.

but i'm glad you didn't burn yourself.

She'd probably hurt herself with that!

Two things:

1. If you use any solvents. AMN...breathe in deeply!
(fine...just kidding)

2. I melted a toy truck in my oven once. I always check the oven now!

Oh Dear-
I am in hysterics here. Just got in from a 8 hour delivery and am sitting here trying to grab a bite to eat. Whilst reading through this post I've already choked on a carrot, and a piece of sliced turkey because of Cindy's silly antics.

The home we're renting has glass stovetops and I deplore them too! ARGH!!! I do like using "WEIMAN's Glass Cook Top Cleaner" on them. The first week we were living here, I left a "Ziploc" plastic top container on the stove whilst boiling some water and it melted onto the stovetop, and the Weiman's did the trick for me.

We just ordered our new stove, and it's gas; I can't wait!

Cindy, you are a dangerous woman. At least now I know not to eat whilst reading your posts.

Okay, progress report. The stove top is coming along nicely with the Teflon scraper. I've always been a decent cook, so I must have properly caramelized the plastic to achieve an ideal texture. It kind of "pops" off in little flakes, so hopefully this method will spare me the fun with chemicals session. Last night's aroma did nothing to whet my appetite.

The countertop is another story, naturally, the plastic is black and the surface is white. It's just porous enough that the scraping method will not allow it to "pop" away. I read the links from Greta and I will try heat with a rag before I go after it with the chemicals.

*digging through drawers for respirator*

Be sure to check all your pots too Taffy! You don't want to have turtle soup!

Problem solved! After a little more research, I opted against the chemical approach and for the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.

Disclaimer: Before reading further, be sure you have time, energy and transportation available.


It's a MIRACLE! I LOVE TECHNOLOGY! Just think, had it not been for the growing of silicon, the microfiber might never have been invented. We have these marvelous computer chips to thank for Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser! I'm hooked. That's why the disclaimer is so important, friends. When you acquire this little wonder, you will go on a cleaning rampage, so be warned, you will view your surroundings with a critical eye, spotting every tiny spec of grime in your path. From the lightswitches to the stove knobs, the mirrors and the keyboard (piano and computer), you will instantly become the superstar of sparkle, the queen of clean, the diva of decontamination! But wait! There's more! I got a terrific tip to cut each "sponge" into 4 pieces and it is brilliant!

*scrubbing bookmark*

It's really great, it even pulled up the melted plastic residue that had, I thought, permeated my counter top. The Teflon scraper took off the bulk of the plastic and I was left with the very thin layer which Mr. Clean and I managed magically. I won't lie, it did take some elbow grease, but required only a tiny bit of water and did not damage the finish.

It puts Barkeeper's Friend at the bottom of my list of friends. I am going to really do the stovetop well with a razor blade and after that, it's Mr. Clean all the way.

I am much relieved! Now, since I didn't get my fun with fumes, I've chosed the alternative of Crown with Cubes. Anyone?

i brought the ice.

*dumping a few cubes into glass*

A little lemon in that, my friend?

yes please.

looks like we are in for a FUN friday night.