Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Extreme Makeover: Pyrex edition

I have a real difficult time leaving behind sad Pyrex when the price is low (i.e. under $1).  I take it home and try my best to salvage it.  This was my latest project, found at a GW on a half price day, dishwashered and covered with sticky residue.
 She actually cleaned up pretty good after a thorough scrubbing:
I read on Pyrex Love that some people try to restore their DBD Pyrex by rubbing a bit of oil on them so I decided to give it a try.





I was pretty shocked and impressed with how this one turned out!  :)
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11 comments:

  1. Linda @ A La CarteMay 18, 2011 at 2:11 PM

    Great job! I have fridgie that looks awful. I did manage with a magic eraser to get most of the white residue off of it but it is still sad. I will try some oil!

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  2. AkiMay 18, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    That's a great tip! I usually don't pick up the dishwashered pyrex but maybe next time I'll think twice about salvaging. Thanks!

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  3. JillMay 18, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    I've used the oil before too - along with a little elbow grease, it really does make a difference. Nice rescue of the red bowl!!!

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  4. Erin {Erin Ink}May 18, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    What kind of oil? That really worked well!

    --Erin {erinink.etsy.com}

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  5. Sir Thrift-A-LotMay 18, 2011 at 7:42 PM

    Yup - I wanna know to: what kind of oil?

    ♥ Sir Thrift-A-Lot

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  6. iheartsunnydaysMay 18, 2011 at 8:37 PM

    I'm going to give this a try! Great job on your red :)

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  7. PaskiaqMay 19, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    I just used a little olive oil 'cause I had it handy. I suggest giving it a good wipe afterwards or else it feels too greasy and might slip out of your hands by accident. Also, whenever you touch it, it leaves finger prints and, of course, it washes off, whenever you clean it. I am a bit concerned that people selling Pyrex might use this trick...will be doing the fingerprint test when I buy from any place other than thrifts from now on 'cause I'm paranoid.

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  8. monogirlMay 19, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Nice job!

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  9. AnonymousMay 19, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    You did a great job cleaning that baby up!! lol

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  10. *Lisa*May 19, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I am really impressed! I can't wait to try this trick with some of the dishwasher abused pieces I have picked up.

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  11. Little Brick BungalowMay 20, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Looks great! I hear ya on the paranoia though.

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