Just received mine from Amazon and noticed ridges on the bottom. What is the purpose of the groves? Didn't realize that this was a feature of this one and certainly don't need something that has to be scrubbed down with a brush. Which ones are flat on the bottom and wouldn't that be better? Just received mine from Amazon and noticed ridges on the bottom. What is the purpose of the groves? Didn't realize that this was a feature of this one and certainly don't need something... » Read More Just received mine from Amazon and noticed ridges on the bottom. What is the purpose of the groves? Didn't realize that this was a feature of this one and certainly don't need something that has to be scrubbed down with a brush. Which ones are flat on the bottom and wouldn't that be better? « Show Less
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We have both, one with and the other without. they both do the same thing and we dont see any advantage or disadvantage. No problem to clean. Hope this helps !
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The Lodge LGP3 is flat on the bottom. It is a little smaller than this Kingsford one, but they both do about the same. Sometimes when you lift either on up, bacon will stick to the bottom. Both will have a lot of grease dripping from them, so make sure you have something to set them on close by. On the Kingsford, you will need a flat pan, since it is too large to fit in a reg size round pan, but the Lodge comes in handy for that. If you cook more than 3-4 pieces of bacon at a time, you may want both, like I did.
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the tiny groves betwen the squares (approx 1/4inch apart) are to let fat flow out from greasier items. Some presses also have large ridges (about every 1/2-3/4 inch apart) so that if you heat the press up, you can make grill marks on the steak or whatever that you're cooking. I don't like this feature, so I don't prefer those presses, but in this press, the tiny groves are just for fat channeling...
616874
the footprint is already there. it would be cool if they appeared on the mat when you get out of the shower, but they're already there. it looks like the bloodbath (ha) has previously happened.
558703
But HOW??? None of these things open up, and you can't reach around corners with sponges or hands through these tiny openings. Can someone please explain this to me? Is it a design flaw with literally ALL humidifiers or am I missing something? How do you get into the damn tank to clean the brownish/pinkish sediment that begins to coat them?Thanks!Melissa
998519
I have this set and the bottoms do have ridges. I don't like this set mainly because the lid tops are metal and get very hot. (My old set had plastic ones)
439165
No they don't have large ridges but very fine ones which should be safe. The bottoms are quite flat.
1604936
Yes, it's tricky. I tried a toothbrush with little success. Then I found at the drugstore a small, rather stiff brush similar to a fingernail brush, and this did the trick. We have three of the Brotform bowls to clean at the same time, so easy cleaning is a priority. I hope you enjoy yours as much as we have ours.
999562
There are no ridges on the inside or outside of the bowl. This is a wonderful and strong bowl. I recommend it highly. Feel free to ask any other question you may have.
995805
I'm looking at a handful right now, and I'd guess it's shaved. It's not particularly rough, and the shavings are fine (not coarse). I put it on top of Yesterday's News, to soften the litter.
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I'm not sure how its a problem. I never noticed it until reading this question. It sits on my counter and I have never seen the bottom. When I lifted it up I could not touch any of the blades. There is no issue for me.
613182
I had them. I believe its the manufacturing process/quality issues wherein sometimes the pillow doesn't come out with clean contours. I had very few of these and again these didn't impede the feel of the pillows. As long as it doesn't affect the aesthetics and functionality I was ok with it. I believe its your call on what you see.
580244
I'm sorry, but I haven't had to clean the bottoms yet. Someone in my household put the little frying pan in the dishwasher, and that was a VERY BAD thing to do. The bottom of it now looks awful! Make sure you don't put them in the dishwasher!
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I would suggest you replace the brush as often as you replace your toothbrush.If you are using this as a dry brush you will be able to enjoy the benefits longer than as wet. If you are using it wet then you will definitely see signs of built up residue on the bristles at the baseline after a short time. Enjoy!
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They're slightly less scratchy-feeling to the touch than the normal green-colored scrubby sponges, but if you scrubbed really hard you could probably still make scratches with it, so I think they're probably covering their butts. I can't imagine any scrubby sponge being completely non-scratch -- that's actually kind of ridiculous. It's... a scrubby sponge. It scrubs things. With its scratchy scrubby-side. Which is abrasive. So don't, you know, use the scratchy side to scrub on anything you don't want abraded.
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There is a very small permanently mounted brush on the back side of the intake. Doesn't really seem to have much of a purpose.
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I'm not sure what the difference is? Maybe it has something to do with spacing or depth of the teeth on the brush? Not sure - sorry!
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Used... Dirty or clean..?..? I'm not sure of the condition but, the question you pose is vague and the "LOOK" of the bristles will be as "PUFFED" or "FEATHERED" to allow the fine particles of floor dirt to be collected. I have enjoyed the proffinsioncey of the broom around cat litter pans because of the smaller amount dust it causes when servicing them. If you don't like the "look", send it back for inspection or refund, Amazon is great for that.
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Itʻs a mostly smooth bottom but it has two sections of holes that look like mini grates, Im assuming its to help with over heating? theres also 4 little points that help keep it just the tiniest bit off of whatever surface itʻs on, again I think for air circulation, but its hardly noticeable and it all snaps on in one piece, highly recommended :) It looks odd in the picture because the top part is behind the bottom part and it looks like one piece, but its actually both pieces, there isnʻt a weird split like the picture might make it seem it has.