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Ninibini
True Blue Farmgirl
7577 Posts
Nini
Pennsylvania
USA
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 Posted - Aug 28 2014 : 10:57:42 AM
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Hi girls -
'Just wanted to share with all of you who have beloved welders, pipefitters and plumbers in your life - and, of course, the rest of you girls, too! - as to how to remove pipe dope chunks and smears from your washer.
I almost had a nervous breakdown trying to clean pipe dope from my relatively new washer today. After 45 minutes of scrubbing (AND getting pinched several times in unmentionable places, I might add! MOST unpleasant!!!) nothing worked - not rubbing, not using a plastic scraper, not using a nail brush, not even using rubbing alcohol (the usual remedy for removal)... I called my husband to see what else I might use, but he had no idea and assured me he'd figure it out when he got home. I asked him if bleach would cause any chemical reaction with the pipe dope - would it cause it to permanently adhere or cause it to become caustic? He didn't know. I hung up the phone and went right over to my shelf of cleaning remedies. I honestly didn't think baking soda would work, and I surely didn't want to use scratch cleanser... nail polish remover crossed my mind, but I really, REALLY didn't want to do that, either. Finally, I pulled down the Oxyclean, made it into a light paste and within seconds the pipe dope was removed by rubbing lightly with a soft cloth! Amazing! All that struggle was for naught! I simply rinsed and wiped it away and am now washing the machine with bleach... Hopefully I will never have to deal with THAT mess again, but if I do, at least I know what works best! And yay! Now YOU do, too! ;)
Hugs -
Nini
Farmgirl Sister #1974
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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cajungal
True Blue Farmgirl
2349 Posts
Catherine Farmgirl Sister #76
Houston Area
Texas
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Posted - Aug 30 2014 : 7:49:52 PM
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Nini, you described that experience so well, I could almost see you scrubbing away. I'm so glad you figured it out.
One of the best compliments from one of my daughters: "Moma, you smell good...like dirt." |
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Pipe Dope in the Washer
