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Registered: ‎01-01-2011

how do you clean the outside of a crock-pot?

Hi all!

The outside of my crock-pot is not too nice looking anymore. It's not really stained, but looks smudged or something. I don't know what it's made of-it looks like stainless steel but I'm guessing it's aluminum?

Anyone have any ideas on how to best clean this? My goal is to get it shiny again.

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Registered: ‎12-07-2012

Re: how do you clean the outside of a crock-pot?

Do you still have the book that came with it, usually they have recommendations. I'd be wary of using anything too harsh without knowing if it's SS or aluminum...

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Registered: ‎09-22-2011

Re: how do you clean the outside of a crock-pot?

Dawn? I've always just used Dawn and elbow grease. Smiley Happy

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Re: how do you clean the outside of a crock-pot?

Simple Green, diluted, or Dawn dish detergent

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Re: how do you clean the outside of a crock-pot?

You've never wiped it down after every use?

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Re: how do you clean the outside of a crock-pot?

First ry just a microfiber towel and hot water- that usually works for me...I sometimes use WD -40 on stainless...

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Registered: ‎03-20-2012

Re: how do you clean the outside of a crock-pot?

I swear by a microfiber cleaning cloth with warm water. Then I will add some Dawn to it to work on the tough spots. I've used that BarKeepers Friend and Astonish cleaner on some of my stainless steel/aluminum items and it works well.

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Re: how do you clean the outside of a crock-pot?

Soapy water after each use.

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Registered: ‎03-11-2010

Re: how do you clean the outside of a crock-pot?

Soaking in hot water and baking soda may help,but I do not know about restoring the shine.

Do you know there are crock pot liners? I use them every time and they are great. Usually forund near plastic wrap and things like that.

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Registered: ‎09-14-2012

Re: how do you clean the outside of a crock-pot?

Dawn and a Scrub Daddy.