My husband’s slow cooker from college (AKA the last ice age). A friend suggested bleaching it. Just wondering if anyone’s tried it?
My husband’s slow cooker from college (AKA the last ice age). A friend suggested bleaching it. Just wondering if anyone’s tried it?
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I went to school for ceramics and can tell you with certainty that when cracks form that shade in like this, they are not food safe dishes anymore. Use liners if you can’t replace it right away, but do not put your food in this dish anymore!
Just buy a new one for 30 dollars
Perhaps it’s time to purchase a new one?
……… it’s time. I know it’s hard to let go, but it’s ready to go.
Don’t think bleaching will get rid of that. That looks like crackd in the enamel. I wouldn’t use it unless I used slow cooker bags inside of it.
Lots of bacteria can grow in there.
Omg throw it out!!!
Bleach is not a crack filler
I’d get a new insert if this comes out. Try contacting the maker, they might offer a better price than other vendors.
The thrift stores around here almost always have like-new slow cookers (and bread machines!) if you decide to look for a replacement.
Please use that crock to grow a herb garden. You can get a new crock anywhere from 4-7 quarts for less than $30.
I know it’s got nostalgic value, but you should look up lead in slow cookers. Might want to get started on a new one
You can possibly get lead poisoning from cracked ceramic glaze.
Its time to retire it, it served very good however.
That thing is cracked and Pitted so bad you’ll be lucky if doesn’t burn your house down. I would have problems using it. Toss it and get something else. You can get a nice one for around thirty dollars. Or an instant pot that has more features.
I COMPLETELY understand not wanting to throw it away – a lot of people on here saying “just buy a new one!” as though money grows on trees and landfill isn’t a problem. Ok, we’ve confirmed, sadly it’s not food safe and you’ll need to replace the ceramic part. Hopefully you can find another use for it! I’ve used damaged ceramics quite a bit in the garden.
You can buy a new one for $40 don’t put yourself through the misery of trying to fix this ancient piece of shit
You can find replacement ceramic liners at Salvation Army or Goodwill. I see them all the time. I’ve found a replacement lid for my slow cooker for 2 bucks.
Those are flavor cracks….they seal in the delicious germs.
Use it als a sous vide
Please for the love of god just get him a new one. 😂
Bleach would just get stuck in the cracks no matter how much you rinse it. It’s not safe to use at this point without a liner. What I would suggest is to get a new insert or new crockpot all together and donate the old one without the insert.
It adds flavor
Give it the landlord special n paint it with something thick.
Ugh. You can buy a new one at Walmart for about $20.
Save the old one in case you need to remove paint for doorknobs or other metal hardware.
Bacteria festival.