food on bottom of thermomix concern

[achookwoman]

Judy,  i think the Ajax paste is rougher than Gumption.  Be careful.

[judydawn]

Thanks Chookie, I have amended my posting.  It's been so long since I've bought Ajax paste I have forgotten the texture of it.

[CreamPuff63]

looking at those photo's too JD, one of my blades is very discoloured. Its not dirty, just nearing a blackish colour - but hey, its only about a 1 yo - they better not go blunt.

[judydawn]

My original bowl's blades went dark very quickly CP but they are still chopping away quite OK.

[Delightful Den]

My bowl goes in the dishwasher most nights nad that gets it pretty clean. Occasionally I scrub it with a scotch bright scourer.

[achookwoman]

Is it OK to put bowl in dishwasher?

[fundj&e]

many ppl do achookwoman, i don't

[Halex]

My bowls go through my dishwasher. Also I soak and rinse after use & if there are any burnt bits I use bi carb soda. Both bowls gleam

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[JulieO]

I only put mine in the dishwasher if I've had a highly fragrant mixture in there, but yesterday after making the enchiladas recipe I noticed that the spices had discoloured the base.  I soaked it overnight and used Jif with a scourer this morning and it has removed it. 

[achookwoman]

Thanks,  I have not put it in the dishwasher,  but quickly fill with water after each use.  I use a lot of water but this is not a problem for us.  In the summer I put the rinse water on the garden.  About every 6 months,  I clean over with Gumption.  Never had a really bad stick on the bottom. 

[Cuilidh]

I never put my jug in the dishwasher either and it is now a bit dull, despite my attempts to make it shiny again.  I've also got a very dark build-up on the 'leading edge' of the pressed 'ribs' which run up the jug from the bottom to the top (the guides that slot into the white motor housing) - hope you can follow that.

The Magic Eraser would probably clean it off but I would prefer not to use these things since I saw all the health warnings associated with them.  Just bought some gumption so I'll see how that goes. 

[achookwoman]

Marina,  I get that build up along the 'rib' things. I use Gumption on a non scratch scourer.  With a bit of elbow grease it comes off.  I think it is the water in the country that causes this build up.

[Cuilidh]

Thanks, Chookie, I hadn't thought of it as being a country water problem.  I'll get on to it this weekend and see how the gumption works.

[GymPrincess]

Thanks, wow what a lot of tips. Look I am concerned about mine- I havent had a "burn" or a disaster, but for isntance when I warm yogurt (eg milk for yogurt!!! Yeck, imagine warm yogurt), it sometimes sort of catches. I have a very weak wrist and no elbow grease so struggle to rub and rub with a cloth but I feel this is the best thing. I've done vinegar, I've done bicarb, but I haven't done the vinegarplus detergetn whcih I might try over night.... I shall report!Nicole

[DizzyGirl]

Just cleaned bowl with Jif and a non scratch scoured brush and it is gleaming again. Thanks for all your tips.