I dropped a pot holder in the bottom of the oven and it burned part of the pot holder off. Now I can't get it up. What should I use to clean this mess up?
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I would heat the oven again, turn it off, and scrape with the edge of an old credit card
I'm not sure that I would turn my oven on if part of a potholder is still in the bottom. But you may need to turn it on to loosen the cloth. Maybe turn it on to 150/200 degrees for a few minutes before you start your cleaning process.
Some people use plain white vinegar to start. Pour it on and close the door; wait at least 30 minutes or more. Check to see if it is working. If not, pour a little more and wait again.
If this does not work you might want to opt for stronger stuff.
Do NOT use ammonia if you have used any other cleaner.
I have always had success with using ammonia to clean my over and I believe it would loosen up the burnt potholder as well. The kitchen should be well ventilated and wear gloves if possible. Try not to breath the ammonia scent while pouring.
Try pouring some ammonia on the potholder and close the door; leave for a while and see if it has loosened (use a flat spatula or even an old CC). If not loose; wait a while longer or overnight if possible.
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I learned this trick when my friend's sister worked at a donut shop. Take a can of coke or pepsi (or generic cola) and soak a dish rag in it and lay it on the burned mess overnight. DO NOT TURN ON THE OVEN AT ANY TIME IN THIS PROCESS OR YOU COULD CAUSE A FIRE! PLEASE--SAFETY FIRST.
In the morning the burned mess should be loose and you should be able to take a PLASTIC NOT METAL--spatula and gently scrape it off. It may take several treatments to get it all, but it almost always works.
DO NOT, TURN ON THE OVEN AT ANY TIME UNTIL THIS IS CLEAN OR YOU RISK A FIRE!! If this doesn't work, call the company of the stove and get their feedback on what they recommend.
Post back to let us know how well this works for you!!
Thanks everyone. I am going to try the coke or pepsi solution first. I think I had heard that coke was good for almost anything. I will post here if it works.
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