Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Oh the things that a pumice stone can do!

Besides scaly feet. I just got a stainless pan clean that I have been completely unable to get the black bits off of. (that was an awkward sentence.) Yes, I just cooked with it b/c, hey, if the black isn't coming off under the power of every SOS pad and cleanser known to me, then it certainly won't come off on the food.

But TODAY I pumiced with the vigor of a scullery maid, and that sucker shines! So, I took the pumice to a cookie sheet that I only use to broil meat due to the fired-on yuckiness that also resisted all manner of removal.

The pumice triumphed! Until I ran out of pumice. I used up one stone on two pans, I was grey and gritty to my elbows (literally), but it was quite satisfying!

I'm counting it as my workout.

7 comments:

Sarah said...

That sounds awesome. I can't stop imagining the stone breaking into gritty bits against the pan.

Natalee said...

That is awesome. It's like getting a brand new pan and cookie sheet.

Julianna said...

OH I am SO getting some pumice!!

Leslie said...

Thanks for the tip. Sounds like a good stress reliever. Does one use the pumice stone on their feet before washing the pans? Just wondering.

Liz said...

You can get pumice stones at the thrift store! Is that crossing the line?

Laura said...

Liz, it depends on if the pumice stone is new or used. If it's new, we will let you buy it. If it's used, PASS!!

Ash Kelley said...

it can also take the rusty, mold ring around a toilet bowl. just thought i'd add my 2 cents on pumice stones.