Bought this gorgeous crock pot from the 80s. What’s the best way to clean it? It doesn’t detach. Nor does the power cable.
Bought this gorgeous crock pot from the 80s. What’s the best way to clean it? It doesn’t detach. Nor does the power cable.
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29 Comments
MilkiestMaestro
I would just throw some dish soap in there and use good old-fashioned water and a scrubby sponge
Ain’t nothin special to it, imo
Off_The_Sauce
hot soapy water inside, scrub, rinse the inside, don’t submerge or get water between ceramic and outer metal. family has similar one for 30 yrs
llamaslippers
Immerse in hot soapy water and clean with a gentle scrub brush. Do not use any harsh chemicals or abrasive tools.
After it is dry, cut the cord off and it can safely be used as décor.
DaddieTang
You don’t clean it. You’re supposed to enjoy the 40 years of built up flavor.
randomusername1919
Could be ‘70’s. I thought the removable crock ones came out around 1978. As others have said, warm water and dish soap. You can also surface clean the outside, looks like it has picked up a little more character than you might want in your kitchen.
TwoFarNorth
Oh gosh, that brings me back to childhood! My mom had an identical one. Good find!
Dramatic-Ad-9686
My mom had the same one! Memories! Like everyone else said scrub and rinse, just be careful of the cord. I hope you have many years with it! Enjoy!
LongJumpingBalls
Vinegar / baking soda paste works great. Use a Scrub sponge.
But first, fill it with dish soap and water and let it sit for an hour or two. Even over night. Then do what I mentioned above. It’ll be looking great after.
l3ane
That power plug looks much older than an 80s one. I’d be weary of using it at all, not to freak you out, but old crock pots like that can be dangerous and potential fire starters.
tommy13
CLEANSE IT WITH FIRE
myatoz
Omg, those suck. I got my first one in 1979, and it was such a pain to wash. I’m glad that crock pot finally got a clue and made the ceramic pot separate.
Tttoska
#thisisus
VikingWarrior793
Soap. Water. Sponge. You confused?
mdsnbelle
If you have triplets, I’d throw it out.
Firlotgirding
Is there an issue with lead in the glazing with this age of the appliance?
lisep1969
Cut the cord and throw it away.
notbossyboss
Aw this is the one my Mom had to match the rest of her orange kitchen.
Happyplace_s
Used to have this exact pot (or so I thought) but mine detached. Loved that pot and swear the food in it tasted like grandmas love.
Rich-Appearance-7145
Have a brand new Crock Pot, as well as a old school Crock Pot, I clean mine with a damp Scotch sponge, pat off with rags never on my kitchen counter. Inside I rinse out the food I’m able into sink, then approach the remaining mess with the sponge. Clean off soap and mess with rags, repeat if needed. Kinda a pain but just the way it is.
Informal_Club7075
Have you seen this is us?
DistantOrganism
Dishwasher is the only way. And leave room for the toaster while you’re at it.
AllieGirl2007
Don’t watch This Is Us
MKUltra_reject69_2
I was once given one of these to analyse in our lab. Because of its age, we wondered if it could contain some. And yes it did! Chrysotile (white asbestos) cement material lining the element, however i had to break it apart to access it’s internals. So generally safe.
nickitty_1
Has no one seen this is us?! Be wary of the old crockpots lol
PurplePhoenix77
Vinegar and baking soda always works well. Also get crock pot liners and then you won’t have to worry about cleaning it every time.
wanderingwallflower8
All I think of when I see this is this is us and how Jack died lol
Swimming_Lie_2822
Does it not bother you how old it is?? That is 30 years of cooked food crusted in it. Not worth it. Nasty.
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I would just throw some dish soap in there and use good old-fashioned water and a scrubby sponge
Ain’t nothin special to it, imo
hot soapy water inside, scrub, rinse the inside, don’t submerge or get water between ceramic and outer metal. family has similar one for 30 yrs
Immerse in hot soapy water and clean with a gentle scrub brush. Do not use any harsh chemicals or abrasive tools.
After it is dry, cut the cord off and it can safely be used as décor.
You don’t clean it. You’re supposed to enjoy the 40 years of built up flavor.
Could be ‘70’s. I thought the removable crock ones came out around 1978. As others have said, warm water and dish soap. You can also surface clean the outside, looks like it has picked up a little more character than you might want in your kitchen.
Oh gosh, that brings me back to childhood! My mom had an identical one. Good find!
My mom had the same one! Memories! Like everyone else said scrub and rinse, just be careful of the cord. I hope you have many years with it! Enjoy!
Vinegar / baking soda paste works great. Use a Scrub sponge.
But first, fill it with dish soap and water and let it sit for an hour or two. Even over night. Then do what I mentioned above. It’ll be looking great after.
That power plug looks much older than an 80s one. I’d be weary of using it at all, not to freak you out, but old crock pots like that can be dangerous and potential fire starters.
CLEANSE IT WITH FIRE
Omg, those suck. I got my first one in 1979, and it was such a pain to wash. I’m glad that crock pot finally got a clue and made the ceramic pot separate.
#thisisus
Soap. Water. Sponge. You confused?
If you have triplets, I’d throw it out.
Is there an issue with lead in the glazing with this age of the appliance?
Cut the cord and throw it away.
Aw this is the one my Mom had to match the rest of her orange kitchen.
Used to have this exact pot (or so I thought) but mine detached. Loved that pot and swear the food in it tasted like grandmas love.
Have a brand new Crock Pot, as well as a old school Crock Pot, I clean mine with a damp Scotch sponge, pat off with rags never on my kitchen counter. Inside I rinse out the food I’m able into sink, then approach the remaining mess with the sponge. Clean off soap and mess with rags, repeat if needed. Kinda a pain but just the way it is.
Have you seen this is us?
Dishwasher is the only way. And leave room for the toaster while you’re at it.
Don’t watch This Is Us
I was once given one of these to analyse in our lab. Because of its age, we wondered if it could contain some. And yes it did! Chrysotile (white asbestos) cement material lining the element, however i had to break it apart to access it’s internals. So generally safe.
Has no one seen this is us?! Be wary of the old crockpots lol
Vinegar and baking soda always works well. Also get crock pot liners and then you won’t have to worry about cleaning it every time.
All I think of when I see this is this is us and how Jack died lol
Does it not bother you how old it is?? That is 30 years of cooked food crusted in it. Not worth it. Nasty.
Test it for lead!
Throw it out!! This is us vibes going on 😩😳