I'm becoming a pyromaniac
 

I just had my second bout with fire in less that 24 hours! I'm not even camping.

The candle thing was my fault, but I swear, the plastic lid on my boiling pot jumped out and dove onto the hot burner! So, genius that I am, I go for the, "quick, flip-it-off-with-my-finger" maneuver, only to recall that molten plastic tends to be sticky... and hot! Crap, my next job is going to be to figure out how to get the burned plastic off of the glass stove top. And the counter. And the cabinet door. Anyone need a condo?

I wonder who's more dangerous around here, me or Dad?

What were you doing with a plastic lid on the boiling pot? Explain that first and maybe, just maybe, I can come up with a way to get the molten plastic off you surfaces!

You idiot! :p

hey!:mad: Off my case, hag! It's meant to use its own plastic top! It escaped, I tell ya'! I'M THE VICTIM HERE!!!


Look:

I have about every solvent known to human kind, I just don't want to damage the surface(s).

I'll try a razor on the glass first so I don't wreck the burner outlines.

The counter may be a little trickier, it's formica. I do have a Teflon scraper, but I'm not sure that will get under it well enough. We'll see.

Now you know why I only use the Microwave now and I keep all children and pets far far away when I'm nuking..:OuttaHere: :yikes:

I'm afraid to let you handle dangerous chemicals to get the plastic off now....just paint a rose with stems it and work around it.:D

Well, I recently read what to use, but do you think this brain of mine could come up with it. Glass cleaner was what eventually arrived front and center. So, then I googled and first answer was nail polish remover.

I've not tried either, but try on less obvious surface in case of damage appearing, have a towel for quick removal. I wish you lots of luck and please, be carefuler.
Beth

http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf48866334.tip.html
Check this out - I love barkeepers friend - it's the only thing that keeps me from putting a hammer through this stupid new stovetop. "Easy to clean!" they told me. Lying snakes!

For the counter - it's worth a shot.
http://ask.metafilter.com/58169/Clea...melted-plastic

I claim no liability for any bad reactions, damage, fumes, etc. If anything bad happens, blame Cheryl.

Blame me! Remember, I am the one who lived through dogs washing dishes at your house. Remember, Greta, I have pictures! :D

I use Barkeeper;s friend too, and I too, hate my stove top. Why O' why??? Gimme that old gas hummer, that was cooking!

Thanks Gret, I'll check that one out. I think my belt sander might do the trick.


Oh, and du-uh, of course I'll blame Cheryl! It's her fault I had the candle blaze last night!:p

As usual I'm the odd one here:rolleyes:

I LOVE my smooth cook top but I have never melted plastic on it. I save plastic melts for the pot and pans....(don't ask:eek: :p )

AMN ~ hook at small fire extingisher to yourself.....it might come in handy:yikes:

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. :p

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

She'd probably hurt herself with that! :eek: :p

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.:p

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.:D

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! :eek:

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?

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j1...rdd/images.jpg

i brought the ice. :D

*dumping a few cubes into glass*

A little lemon in that, my friend?

yes please. :D

looks like we are in for a FUN friday night. :p

Oh, yes! You'll know by my typing just how fun! LOL!

:Noooo: Cindy! You know better! No drinking and typing!

Make sure you have a designated typer:p

:eek: nobody told me amn had a wireless keyboard!

you sit down young lady. we don't want to risk you wandering into some unsuspecting forum.

Time for another...

Wow! I just used the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser on AMN's avatar! She never looked so good! Thanks for the tip!

OUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCHHHHHH!!!!!!

DANGIT TAFFY!:mad:

See....she is pretty!!!:laugh:

I have found that those Magic Eraser doo dads decindigrate to easily, if used on a ruffer surface. I used one to take fingerprints off of my painted door and the dang thing fell to the floor in pieces.:mad:

Maybe it's the operator:confused: :p

Way to go AMN...have another drinky...<hic>

Yep, Sal, they do come apart quickly, that's why someone suggested cutting them into smaller pieces and it worked for me. The directions do say to use moderate pressure, kind of that "let the tool do the work" approach.

They are pretty remarkable though, I like Mr. C's eraser, but just for those little, odd jobs. For the rest, I prefer letting someone else do it.:D

My avatar hurts. Taffy!

"But you look so good!":p

I told you you would love them! Does FG lie to you? Nevah!

I buy them in big boxes and use them on all sorts of stuff! I even keep a box of them in the hangar for cleaning the airplane! They are just the greatest thing since sliced bread! LOL!

I love your new Avatar! Taffy is such an artist, I wonder if her kids taught her that! :hug:

I was just cleaning....I hope someone has some spray paint!

Oh, Taffy! Now you've done it!:(

Um, yeah - but none of them incriminate me! I'm not the one dancing in my jammies or sucking down the Chardonnay. I'm a good girl :p

[QUOTE=Av8rgirl;108172]I told you you would love them! Does FG lie to you? Nevah!

I buy them in big boxes and use them on all sorts of stuff! I even keep a box of them in the hangar for cleaning the airplane!
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How do you think she gets all her makeup off? Magic eraser of course! That's also why she looks so young. Takes the years right off of you!

Oh...That's it!

By the by....does anyone know how to remove paint?

Yeah, but, if leaves awful scratches..OUCH!

That's okay! She,(:Zzzz: ) I mean, I won't mind the scratches!

Yes, it does! And it's painful... liking the idea for FG more and more...

Taffy! Fix this nasty graffiti you put all over me!

Hey Taffy - I hear you have a new title - former?

Now back to the paint - how you remove the paint depends on what it is on. It could be painful or it could be dangerous, or it could be fun!

Take your pick! :D