topic Re: Glass Measuring Cups in Kitchen

Glass Measuring Cups

beach-mom — Sat, 24 May 2014 02:22:22 GMT

I find myself having to buy yet another Pyrex measuring cup because I can't read the red measurement lines on the outside - they have flaked off. I don't remember my mother EVER replacing hers. I wish I'd kept it! Is it just because they're not made in the US any longer - or are they? Am I doing something wrong?

Re: Glass Measuring Cups

betteb — Sat, 24 May 2014 02:26:45 GMT

I love my Pyrex measuring cups.

Do you ever put them in the microwave? Maybe that has something to do with it.

Could be too, that years ago, the paint they used was better, but maybe not so good for us?

Re: Glass Measuring Cups

VaBelle35 — Sat, 24 May 2014 02:27:06 GMT

I just got rid of my original from 1982ish that I bought when I first moved out on my own. The lines were all gone, but it was good for 2 cup measuring as I could still see that one. Everything else was a guess.

They are cheap at Marshalls/HomeGoods/TJ Maxx. I'm not worried about having to replace it in another 10 years. I put mine in the dishwasher, top rack.

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lovesrecess — Sat, 24 May 2014 02:27:41 GMT

haven't had that problem with mine but I bought one at Goodwill that I know was pretty old and all the red lettering and marks are still intact....I think the older ones are better.

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Mary Bailey — Sat, 24 May 2014 02:29:20 GMT

I have two, a 4 cup and 1 cup they are both at least 29 years old. No flaking on them. I don't think it's you.

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chickenbutt — Sat, 24 May 2014 02:56:07 GMT

I have some of the older Pyrex ones - from when they had full handles (for some reason I find the open handles unappealing). Anyway, mine are practically antique at this point and are all fully labeled still. BUT, I don't use them in the microwave and I don't put them in the dishwasher.

It might be the dishwasher, if you do that, because that will eventually destroy the writing. I have some old Tupperware ones (the set that has a 1c and 2c, and the 1c fits into the top of the 2c) and they are pretty bad. I used to put them in the dishwasher and I think that's why. Too bad I cannot find those anymore because I'd buy a new set and not put them in the dishwasher so they'd last better. I use them a lot, and really like them.

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JanW10 — Sat, 24 May 2014 03:16:24 GMT

I use the Oxo cups with the measurements inside. Mine is at least fifteen years old. I prefer not to use glass.

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Mistic — Sat, 24 May 2014 03:23:38 GMT

I wonder if the real old ones used paint with lead in it? I put mine in the microwave and in the dishwasher all the time, but mine is only about 5 years old. Paint still on.

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shoekitty — Sat, 24 May 2014 05:08:25 GMT

Mine are 50 years old,one is 70 yrs old, neither have paint on them. The lettering is raised. They are made in the USA, but might have more lead in them than we use now a days, LOL! I never put them in microwave. I rarely use microwave come to think of it! I love them. Many of my baking supplies are antique, like bowls, meauring cups, measuring spoons, sieve, even flatware like Bakelite.

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shoekitty — Sat, 24 May 2014 05:11:50 GMT

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kutira — Sat, 24 May 2014 05:19:10 GMT

I have a big pyrex one that's like 8 cups? But I never use it. Somewhere along the way I bought an Anchor Hocking 2 cup measuring cup with black lettering; it doesn't peel.

Re: Glass Measuring Cups

shoekitty — Sat, 24 May 2014 05:26:24 GMT

On 5/23/2014 kutira said:
I have a big pyrex one that's like 8 cups? But I never use it. Somewhere along the way I bought an Anchor Hocking 2 cup measuring cup with black lettering; it doesn't peel.

Black lettering is unusual. I think the black lettering is easier to read than red.

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Mistic — Sat, 24 May 2014 05:32:58 GMT

On 5/23/2014 shoekitty said:

Oh, I really like this.

Re: Glass Measuring Cups

ennui1 — Sat, 24 May 2014 05:53:26 GMT

On 5/23/2014 chickenbutt said:
It might be the dishwasher

I'm sure of it.

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Yahooey — Sat, 24 May 2014 05:58:23 GMT

On 5/23/2014 Mistic said:
On 5/23/2014 shoekitty said:

Oh, I really like this.

I like this too - pour spouts in every direction. I put my pyrex in the microwave but hand wash it. No dishwasher. Mine is over 20 years old. Paint is still on.

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Kachina624 — Sat, 24 May 2014 06:07:01 GMT

On 5/23/2014 ennui1 said:
On 5/23/2014 chickenbutt said:
It might be the dishwasher

I'm sure of it.

I also think it's the dishwasher.

Re: Glass Measuring Cups

shoekitty — Sat, 24 May 2014 06:08:17 GMT

On 5/23/2014 Yahooey said:
On 5/23/2014 Mistic said:
On 5/23/2014 shoekitty said:

Oh, I really like this.

I like this too - pour spouts in every direction. I put my pyrex in the microwave but hand wash it. No dishwasher. Mine is over 20 years old. Paint is still on.

This one is on eBay now. It is identical to mine. I love the 3 pour spouts, and the raised lettering is really nice, and PRACTICAL! I have 3, one is a cup and a half, the other 2 are one cup. Any old glass product, should never be put in dishwasher. The dishwasher can etch the glass, and eventually cloud it., Mine is still nice and clear. I have vintage Russel Wright glasses, and vintage Fiesta glasses. I also have many Hazel Atlas tumblers that were once peanut butter jars. I made the mistake of washing the tumblers in dishewasher in the beginning, and the clouded up. Thankfully, I used only 2 or 3 all the time, and kept the others stored!

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Mindy D — Sat, 24 May 2014 06:42:25 GMT

The older ones are better, I have mine for years. Check ebay for an older one.

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Mominohio — Sat, 24 May 2014 15:11:05 GMT

On 5/23/2014 chickenbutt said:
I have some of the older Pyrex ones - from when they had full handles (for some reason I find the open handles unappealing). Anyway, mine are practically antique at this point and are all fully labeled still. BUT, I don't use them in the microwave and I don't put them in the dishwasher.

It might be the dishwasher, if you do that, because that will eventually destroy the writing. I have some old Tupperware ones (the set that has a 1c and 2c, and the 1c fits into the top of the 2c) and they are pretty bad. I used to put them in the dishwasher and I think that's why. Too bad I cannot find those anymore because I'd buy a new set and not put them in the dishwasher so they'd last better. I use them a lot, and really like them.

Yep, it is the dishwasher that does the damage. I don't think microwave helps either.

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debic — Sat, 24 May 2014 15:28:37 GMT

I have new and old, microwave and dish wash them. I've never had them flake. Scrubbing them with scratch pads maybe?

I love that one shoekitty. It would be handy.