blt212 Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 I have a Coogar Direct Heat Melter and I really need to completely drain it and clean it. There's a brown residue on the sides and it doesn't just wipe off. Anyone know how to get this stuff off, maybe a degreaser? I don't want to use something that will be a problem when I refill...Thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Not sure this will work but I will throw it out there. Have you tried Goo Gone? I am always amazed at how it can clean grease and grime, sticky stuff, glue, etc.I have a different melter but it is a direct heat one. I occasionally drain out the wax and clean it with paper towels. Mine is a custom made stainless steel melter. In all the years I've had it I still use paper towels to clean it out and that gets rid of any crap or residue sitting in the bottom of the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blt212 Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 Thank you for the info....the paper towels aren't cutting it by themselves. Most of the residue is on the sides and mine is stainless steel also. I do have goo gone.....I guess it won't hurt to try it. I use C3 and it's kind of a mess.....I usually have it about 3/4 full so maybe that's why the sides got like that. Have a message into Coogar but haven't heard back yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthfriendly Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Mine is not direct heat. We just cleaned it out last night, got most of the goo out with paper towels then cleaned with soapy water and a wash cloth. Finished wiping down with clean wash cloth and and it's ready to go. Easy! We only have to clean ours out 2 or 3 times a year. We have a 100 lb melter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blt212 Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 (edited) This is definitely not going to clean up with soap and water. I bet a degreaser might work but not sure if I should use it in there and then put more wax in it. I tried the Goo-Gone on a little spot. Didn't touch it. It's drained and the bottom wiped out nicely with just paper towels because it didn't have a buildup like it does on the sides...https://www.dropbox.com/s/offbu1wzmio0rnm/Melter1.JPG Edited September 30, 2013 by blt212 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthfriendly Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Yea!! you will definitely need something stronger. LOL! I'm thinking a degreaser would do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted September 30, 2013 Share Posted September 30, 2013 Mr. Clean Magic Eraser? Easy Off Oven Cleaner? This is a toughie. The fact that it is not cleaning off easily makes me think; 1) its burnt on gunk that should come off with a heavy duty cleaner, or, 2) its not 100% stainless steal and its stained in a way it won't clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blt212 Posted September 30, 2013 Author Share Posted September 30, 2013 I know it's so weird..I thought it was supposed to be stainless....the bottom of the melter where there's always wax was fine. I sent this same photo to Coogar so will see what they say. The whole reason I got into this was because I'm starting to get some darn frosting on the bottom of my jars out of the clear blue....and after ruling out most everything starting thinking it might be the wax. I use C3 Soy.....So while I was emptying the melter.....I made some candles with my Presto and they looked good no frost...til I just checked them again tonight and sure enough one or two has some on the bottom of the jar. I'm ready to scream....I would give up dye in a minute but have some wholesale customers that won't!.....In any event, I'll probably have a clean melter and frosty candles.....BTW, my daughter loves that magic eraser......will need to see if I can find the one she gave me. Thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blt212 Posted October 1, 2013 Author Share Posted October 1, 2013 I was able to get the thing cleaned with a degreaser then soap and water and a good rinse. Looks brand new. Thank you for all the suggestions...as always the forum is a wonderful resource. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthfriendly Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Yay! glad you got it cleaned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candybee Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Do you mind sharing what degreaser you use that worked? It might help me if I ever need to get gunk off mine. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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