Senkosam Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 I bought Anchor Hocking Pyrex cups year ago and have to scrape like crazy with a blade to get most of the old plastic out. Anyone have a better idea? The newer cups I bought recently (not that brand), allows me to pull out the plastic en mass to be reheated, leaving super clean sides and bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) I view them as a depleting item over time. I chuck them once they get to a certain point for two reasons. As you mentioned the plastic becomes a pain to clean out as they are getting scratched by the the stirrer, salt, etc... and secondly I view it as good practice, in my day job, to avoid scratched glassware in the lab that is exposed to thermal shock and or vacuum as the integrity diminishes. These cups are cheap enough not to risk an accident over a few bucks. I find pyrex or anchor cups about every year for a buck a piece and just buy a few to replace any I decommission. Edited January 1, 2015 by Travis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoonMinnow Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 I've never seen them that cheap. Most I've had for at least five years and never thought scratches would cause problems but suspected it along with salt. Maybe oiling the inside surfaces might help. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishon-son Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 I soak mine in hot soapy water in the sink then use a scrubby to clean...dishwasher after that....works for me ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travis Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 I get several years of use out of mine also but some guys pour a lot more than others. I hate salt and pretty much keep it to a few cups. I have a had several that get to where you can't peel out the nice plastic plug once cooled. I have had it get difficult because it gets tacky but that usually results from using scents in my experience and some are a lot worse than others. I clean those cups and use rubbing alcohol most of the time for that. Even at normal price cups aren't going to break the bank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gone2long Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 I view them as a depleting item over time. I chuck them once they get to a certain point for two reasons. As you mentioned the plastic becomes a pain to clean out as they are getting scratched by the the stirrer, salt, etc... and secondly I view it as good practice, in my day job, to avoid scratched glassware in the lab that is exposed to thermal shock and or vacuum as the integrity diminishes. These cups are cheap enough not to risk an accident over a few bucks. I find pyrex or anchor cups about every year for a buck a piece and just buy a few to replace any I decommission. X2 nothing worse than a thermal explosion with Pyrex full of molten plastic and it is a fact that the scratches expedite this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-Boys Posted January 1, 2015 Report Share Posted January 1, 2015 (edited) I soak mine in hot soapy water in the sink then use a scrubby to clean...dishwasher after that....works for me ... X2 dawn dish soap and a pan scrubber, been using same Pyrex cups for 6-7 years. Only broke 1 when I dropped it on the cement floor. oopps, did have 1 break in micro a few years back when I tried heating up a cup 1/3 full of plastic that had been heated before and left to cool. Just stuck it in the micro with the cold cooked plastic in a solid pc. and that popped the pyrex. After that I always cut up remelts into small pc. and add some new fresh uncooked plastic and had -0- problems. knock on wood. Edited January 1, 2015 by Bass-Boys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoonMinnow Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 Hot soapy water sounds like a good idea and maybe putting it in the dishwasher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archery1 Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 DONT GO TO GOODWILL FOR THEM CUPS... LOL.. went there the other day and they had 1 for sale.. older one with red lettering almost worm off. they wanted .75 cents less than u can get a new 1 in store.. ha ha .. check out yard sales.. or buy new.. they arent that much. replace them if they have scrapes or nicks in them. you dont want the cup breaking especially if you have hot plastic in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I am a hobby pourer, so I typically mix up a cup at a time, sometimes a little more. I move to silicone cups from Norpro, the 2 cup size. No more broken glass for me, and the plastic stays hot longer. I pinch the top of the cups shut with a chip bag clamp, to make small pouring spouts, for hand pours. http://wholesale.norpro.com/index.php/products/accurate-cooking.html?p=3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoonMinnow Posted January 2, 2015 Report Share Posted January 2, 2015 I'd be afraid of burning my hand holding a flexible cup filled with 300 degree+ plastic! I can see how the flexible, silicone material would be superior to glass on the clean up and for the price of only 7 bucks, may well be worth looking into, but I have reservation about the cup slipping from my grasp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 3, 2015 Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 I used to use leather work gloves on my hands, the better Wells Lamont gloves, to hold the cup and for protection from the hot plastic, but they didn't work alone if I needed to hold the hot cup when I poured. I bought a pair of Bellingham Grey 4510 gloves, after someone here on TU recommended them, and they are great. http://www.amazon.com/Bellingham-Glove-Insulated-Gloves-X-Large/dp/B00C3GLT2C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwood Posted January 4, 2015 Report Share Posted January 4, 2015 I use vegetable oil for cleaning both Pyrex cups and melting pots. Rubbing alcohol also does great when cleaning the pots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpoonMinnow Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 I've thought about using silicone spray on the inside wall of the cup before adding/heating the plastic. Anyone tried it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanmc Posted January 5, 2015 Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 I use WD 40 and a paper towel to clean the inside of my pots and cups. Works well for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATFLATTIE Posted January 6, 2015 Report Share Posted January 6, 2015 I clean my cups with rubbing alcohol and paper towels. Works great for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
