Thread Number: 73549
/ Tag: Small Appliances
Cleaning an electric coffee percolator |
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Post# 971237   12/3/2017 at 08:24 (2,334 days old) by drh4683 (Chicago western suburbs)   |   | |
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I only brew coffee in my electric percolators, which I have a small collection of. I use a #4 filter which fits well in the grounds basket and makes cleaning of the grounds easy after each brew as well as providing a better cup of coffee.
I'm particularly curious as to what happened to powder form of "Dip-It" cleaner? I believe it's product number is 37100, made by Reckitt & Coleman. Its apparently been discontinued, and I'm not sure exactly when, but I can't confirm that it's truly been discontinued either. Assuming it's a discontinued product, it seems to be pretty scarce and can only be bought from ebay for around $30 if you're lucky. No longer available on Amazon either and everyone seems to have stopped writing reviews about buying it around 2015. I think that the Dip-It powder was the standard for being the cleaner of choice for percolators and tea pots as nothing else seemed to really match it's effectiveness. I know you can get the "Dip-It" in liquid form, which is still readily available at the local grocery stores in the small bottles, but it seems to be made for drip machines. I have not compared the powder to the liquid. Has anyone ever tried the liquid product in a percolator? Is it as good as the powder? |
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Post# 971249 , Reply# 3   12/3/2017 at 09:19 (2,334 days old) by polkanut (Wausau, WI )   |   | |
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What I've done in the past with percolators that are all schmutzy with years of build up is to fil it with cold water, and then put 2-3 tsps. of dw powder in the basket and perk it like for coffee. When done, leave it sit until the water temp is down to warm. Take a dish cloth and clean off any residue that may still be on the inside of the pot. Rinse thoroughly. Use as normal. |
Post# 971251 , Reply# 4   12/3/2017 at 09:48 (2,334 days old) by Kenmore58 (Rhode Island)   |   | |
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Post# 971252 , Reply# 5   12/3/2017 at 09:51 (2,334 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)   |   | |
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I have have collected coffeepots for many years. I use either powdered dishwasher detergent like Polkanut explained above, or just drop a dishwasher detergent pak into the basket. It works just like the old powdered Dip It. Fill the pot to max level, run through a brew cycle, unplug and let the solution sit in the pot for 30 mins. Then pour it out, it will be filthy, fill again with clean water and run another brew cycle, pour out, rinse and your back in business. BUT, and this is a big BUT, if the percolator is aluminum this will turn the inside black, so use Cream of Tartar instead, about 2-3 tablespoons in the basket and follow the same steps as above. And the acid in the Cream of Tartar keeps the aluminum from blackening.
BTW, if ypu’re cleaning a stove top perc use the same method, just take it off the heat after the brew time is completed and let it sit for 30 mins. to work its magic. HTH, Eddie |
Post# 971268 , Reply# 6   12/3/2017 at 11:35 (2,334 days old) by turquoisedude (.)   |   | |
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Post# 971278 , Reply# 7   12/3/2017 at 12:31 (2,334 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )   |   | |
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You drive a 60 Chevrolet and restore TVS!!! Wish you were closer, I have a bunch of table radios and no one to fix them!! Welcome to AW! |
Post# 971296 , Reply# 8   12/3/2017 at 14:33 (2,334 days old) by speedqueen (Metro-Detroit)   |   | |
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Post# 974535 , Reply# 9   12/18/2017 at 22:25 (2,319 days old) by drh4683 (Chicago western suburbs)   |   | |
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Thanks for the helpful comments, guys! My daily driver coffee pot is a stainless 4-cup Farberware unit from the early 60's. I also have a couple glass Proctor-Silex units which are also favorites. I also have numerous West Bend, Cory and Sunbeams in different colors as well. I especially like the Proctor Silex models with the lights in the base that light up the pot of coffee. I never use a drip machine. I always cleaned my pots with the baking soda "paste" method which ultimately works well for me although it takes some time but thats part of the joy of using a percolator everyday.
Yes- I'm also DRH4683 on youtube too. Thanks for the kind words. One of these days I'll post some new videos! |
Post# 976087 , Reply# 10   12/30/2017 at 06:18 (2,307 days old) by 2011hoovermatic (owosso michigan)   |   | |
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I owe all of you big time I tried dishwasher detergent in my percolators and I will never go back to anything else for them. Thank you very much for all you do everyone. 2011hoovermatic |
Post# 976089 , Reply# 11   12/30/2017 at 07:03 (2,307 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Post# 992793 , Reply# 12   5/1/2018 at 23:24 (2,185 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )   |   | |
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After reading this thread later, I gave the DW pod a try. It's better than I expected. Thanks to all who mentioned some method, here. I think it's a good idea to perk again with clear water, after using the DW soap, thanks Eddie. |
Post# 992795 , Reply# 13   5/1/2018 at 23:36 (2,185 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)   |   | |
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Post# 992816 , Reply# 14   5/2/2018 at 03:43 (2,185 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR)   |   | |
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I wash it with a little dish soap and water afterwards and it will sparkle. |
Post# 992862 , Reply# 15   5/2/2018 at 10:41 (2,184 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )   |   | |
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Maytagbear - Lawrence, that's how my mother-in-law kept her pots clean...but forgot about her method til you mentioned and it works well for in-between cleaning as it's cheaper than dropping DW'ing pods into the pot. But I like those pods as silly as it sounds, they're just convenient. Thanks.
Eddie - the DW pod reminds of some 1960's ad that would tout, "it's so easy, just..drop a pod, perk and poof! You're done". :-) And....I love the G.E. 71P33 percolator for design and I think it's nicer than the Farberware that we were using. Thank you. So 1) Baking soda and water paste , 2)DW soap in pods or powder, or 3) Oxyclean (powder or liquid or does it matter?). ...there are probably other methods, but don't tell me. I will have to go to the thrifts, find dirty coffee pot to buy and try it. |
Post# 993059 , Reply# 16   5/4/2018 at 09:52 (2,182 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR)   |   | |
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I have never used the liquid so I don' know. I use the powder in my wash so that's what I have around. Maybe someone else has tried the liquid and could answer but I'm telling you the Oxiclean is amazing for some many things not just the coffee stains.
You will be amazed what it would do to an old coffee pot that's terribly stained. You'll see the foam turn brown almost instantly and when it's done the pot will sparkle. Can you tell I get a little excited about Oxiclean? LOL! I'm so stressed out over this move I'm in the thick of that I need a little diversion. |
Post# 993235 , Reply# 17   5/5/2018 at 22:10 (2,181 days old) by ovrphil (N.Atlanta / Georgia )   |   | |
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Post# 993440 , Reply# 18   5/7/2018 at 17:47 (2,179 days old) by beekeyknee (Columbia, MO)   |   | |
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