has anyone tried to just give it a good wipe down upon arrival to counter the black crud on hands problem?
780762
What "black crud on hands" problem? My ladder arrived clean as a whistle. No black crud here! Great ladder. Solid like Gibraltar rock! A little bit heavy, but sturdy and stable. Might be a bit challenging for a lightweight to move around.
1769385
If you want to be sticking your hands in as little as possible, I'd cover it with paper. But to clean it I use hot 50/50 vinegar water solution, either poured directly on grate and then scrubbed off with a sponge, or a sponge dipped in pure vinegar.(but you have to stick your hand, a hot cup and then a sponge in there but to me its the quickest way.) If you use a bleach solution be sure to dilute it heavy with water (like 1/2 a tbl spoon for a 26oz, &remove; the food &water; first).
898910
No, no such problem for me. I even spray counter cleaner on it, and it is as good as new.
1522532
I have not had any problems with mine. I clean it every once in a while with light dish soap, but that is all!
638885
I tried washing mine yesterday as they've developed a bad smell, and for the 15 minutes I was trying to wash them, the black dye kept coming out endlessly, and my hands were completely black. In the end, I just got so tired of this process and lost hope. Today, they're semi-dry but streak black like crazy. The amount of dye is ridiculous, and instructions to hand wash are ridiculous as well. Horrible.
416204
I haven't had any trouble with the finish on my Dutch oven and lid. No problem with flaky or black stuff on my handles or on my hands. I've been wiping it with vegetable oil using a paper towel after use.
1262312
Yeah, no problem. But I recommend removing everything on occassions just to wipe down and clean thoroughly. Get corners and crevices.
745964
Have not had any trouble to date. Most of the time, the recommended hot water and detergent method works for me as well. If the ingredients were high in fat or the container sat too long after being emptied, a quick hand-wash is necessary. One thing I'd caution is to not immerse the outside of your base as I think the repeated exposure to detergent is part of the reason the seal on my original container went out.
343805
No. I have had this for over a year and it looks brand new. I wipe it off with a paper towel every now and then.
155768
I have no problems. We've had it a few months now. I just treat them like carseat straps. Mild soap and warm water. Wipes clean! :)
2275262
No problems with mine. Have they always been that way, or has something possibly gotten around them? I periodically wipe mine down with alcohol wipes to remove any oils, creams, make-up etc. in addition to germs.
2250151
Hi, I think the dirt helped during the whole delivery as a sort of buffer but I don't really have a great answer for you. Maybe contact the vendor?
1801077
I use alcohol to wipe mine down. I am the only one using it, however. Good luck!
1973607
No. My order arrived stained and obviously used when I asked specifically asked for new. Please beware.
1027671
Yes!! After about a year of use. I've tried scrubbing it clean, but it still has black discoloration. Any ideas about how to resolve this?
760810
I haven't had that problem. Did you get the oil based? ...and make sure you pressed long enough the first time so the black comes out thick enough? I also use an alcohol wipe on my glass before marking, and sometimes do have to press down from time to time for the black to be thicker.
917028
Not on mine so far. I did just get it but I use it often about 1 a week and hand wash it after I use it.