Replace Tupperware, Plastic Utensils, Kids Plastic Plates And Cups?

[hadabaday2day]

Just need your opinions on this one. I am already getting rid of two griddles, some nonstick pots and pans, a George Foreman 5 in1 , colanders, a nice pizza stone and other things. Still getting mixed messages about plastic/teflon/melamine. Thanks for any input.

[Hummingbird4]

I replaced my plastic storage containers, as well as my teflon pans (because they had scratches in them). It was time for new stuff anyway!

[Lisa]

I don't have one, but can't you clean the Forman Grill well. Just make sure that you can clean things well and run them in the diswasher. Any scratched teflon pan or pot should be replaces for many reasons.

The pizza stone can't be cleaned.

[Darn210]

I did not get rid of my plastic storage stuff except for the one that I actually stored flour in. It was not scratched up nor had the melt marks that you see when people heat things up in the microwave (which I don't do but some people do). I did not get rid of my Cuisinart griddler/panini press. It was fairly new and unscratched. I did not get rid of the kids (melamine) plates or plastic glasses either.

Also, I'm not sure if you are taking the whole house gluten free or not, but if you are not, then save a couple of items (marked/stored elsewhere) for when you need to cook/store something and you want to keep your gluten free items safe.

You can also use some of your storage things to store kids craft items, hair bows/barettes, legos, tiny tiny pieces that always seem to be included with the kids' toys . . . etc.

[hadabaday2day]

I did not get rid of my plastic storage stuff except for the one that I actually stored flour in. It was not scratched up nor had the melt marks that you see when people heat things up in the microwave (which I don't do but some people do). I did not get rid of my Cuisinart griddler/panini press. It was fairly new and unscratched. I did not get rid of the kids (melamine) plates or plastic glasses either.

Also, I'm not sure if you are taking the whole house gluten free or not, but if you are not, then save a couple of items (marked/stored elsewhere) for when you need to cook/store something and you want to keep your gluten free items safe.

You can also use some of your storage things to store kids craft items, hair bows/barettes, legos, tiny tiny pieces that always seem to be included with the kids' toys . . . etc.

I am taking the whole house with me. I feel bad for my husband though. But it would not be good for my stress level to keep gluteny things in the house. I tend to obsess about these sorts of things. I would have constant worry.

I don't heat plastic in the microwave either. I don't even like to use plastic, but it is way cheaper than glass. I never thought about using my tupperware for other things. I think I may buy new ones for the food and use the old ones like you said. I do have a 7 year old daughter after all. Small things abound here. Thanks for the info!

[hadabaday2day]

I don't have one, but can't you clean the Forman Grill well. Just make sure that you can clean things well and run them in the diswasher. Any scratched teflon pan or pot should be replaces for many reasons.

The pizza stone can't be cleaned.

The grill is so gross really. It is so coated in grease. I tried to scrub it and it ate my Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.

And it is teflon which freaks me out a bit, even not being scratched. But it is a little scratched up, not too bad. There are so many nooks and crannies too. I really just wanna throw away my whole kitchen and bring in a new one. Luckily we just bought this house 3 months ago and it is new. Imagine my stress level if it was older. YIKES!