Silicone Ice Tray SLUDGE

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Silicone Ice Tray SLUDGE

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Күн бұрын

I used silicone ice cube trays to make clear ice cubes for cocktails. I did not realized the residue the silicone ice cube trays produced. You can clean the white residue with vinegar, but it is apparent that there is sludge and it will always reappear.

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@sportsgt 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video 🙏🙏🙏 My craft ice maker keeps getting ice stuck from the mineral buildup over the years...going to have to take it out and give it a cleaning and a scrub

@StevesStrayStuff 6 ай бұрын

You're welcome. Have an icy cold beverage for me when you get it all fixed up!

@Mark-rd1it Жыл бұрын

I threw all my silicone ice trays out. When I put the cubes in a drink I had powder floating around in my drink. 😢😢😢

@StevesStrayStuff Жыл бұрын

Me too, that was really nasty to see that debris floating around in my Gin & Tonic!

@QAsession 10 ай бұрын

If you let it dry on the sides of the glass its like a plastic of sorts.... im returning mine. Piece of cr@p and it has to be harmful to ingest. I came here looking to see if it was only me. Now I see its the tray.

@QAsession 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for validating me. I thought it was just me that this was happening to.

@StevesStrayStuff 10 ай бұрын

Haha, validating you! Good one, you are very welcome!

@FelixtheMetalcat 2 жыл бұрын

Have you tried filtered water? Aka, Brita or similar? I have always attributed the white crap to water, not the trays.

@StevesStrayStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip Felix, I just cleaned all the white crap out of an ice tray and filled it with purified water. I'll see what happens.

@UnitedStates. 2 жыл бұрын

I did try with a brita and it’s still white crap on the ice.

@FelixtheMetalcat 2 жыл бұрын

Yeahhhh...👍

@davidsalsberry5748 29 күн бұрын

It has to be the trays. I’ve tried RO water and distilled and get the same white residue

@ShannonMarie-ex9id 10 ай бұрын

My question that has me exasperated is, I have multiple different silicone ice molds and I only use bottled water for ice, so what causes ONLY the molds that are squishy soft to create the slimy sludge on the ice while the firmer silicone molds don't have any problems at all? Everything says it is a reaction from the calcium carbonate in the TAP WATER but that would mean my BOTTLED water would react in both types of molds, right? I've worked with silicone for 30 years. From fondant and cake/cookie artistry to clay, candles and now plastics. I've made my own molds for years in between, as well. I know for certain these are all 100% silicone without fillers but I am wondering if there is a problem with the curing process from the different manufacturers that causes some to be so soft compared to the others. Could that directly affect the water as it freezes?! Anyone have any real knowledge of this since google only has the one cause which obviously isn't always applicable.

@StevesStrayStuff 10 ай бұрын

Wow Shannon, you have way more experience with silicone than I ever will, silicone caulking is all I am familiar with. Hopefully somebody out there has the answer and will let us know. I saw flexible silicone Christmas tree and snowman molds at the thrift store this weekend and thought of you, haha!

@ShannonMarie-ex9id 10 ай бұрын

You have no idea how much I needed a giggle today! You rock!

@TrueColorsss808 2 жыл бұрын

I haven't tried them before. Good to know if I do.

@StevesStrayStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Holly. If I wasn't trying to make clear ice cubes, I probably would not have given it a second thought. Things that make you go, hmmmm.

@TheoWorkman 2 жыл бұрын

That's the same with me and a 5 gallon water jug. I know it should be cleaned, but the cleaning sounds like it'll mess it up and the water more than just using as is.

@StevesStrayStuff 2 жыл бұрын

That's a huge water jug, you are definitely staying hydrated 👍

@curtislambert8752 11 ай бұрын

Its not just silicone the plastic trays get a rough or corse feel to the inside of the tray I think its Calcium build up ! How to remove Calcium build up ? My vinegar? Bty if you use hot water the ice will be clear

@StevesStrayStuff 11 ай бұрын

Wow, I never would have known that because all of my plastic ice trays are white. Thanks for the information!

@michielvincent3988 2 жыл бұрын

Calcium from the water. The slow freezing process removes it from the water.

@StevesStrayStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michiel, I did not know it was calcium. I am old, I probably need the calcium, haha!

@curtislambert8752 10 ай бұрын

Freezing water is not going to remove Calcium trace minerals or anything ! It only changes the liquid to a solid. Turning the liquid into a steam will remove Calcium and minerals

@husher5142 2 жыл бұрын

What reference do we have that says its not harmful?

@StevesStrayStuff 2 жыл бұрын

That is a great question and that is the same question I have!

@carolscabinas Жыл бұрын

I bought some silicone ones like that and they smell like toxic paint. And the ice smells like that too. They will become seed starter pots.

@StevesStrayStuff Жыл бұрын

That is a great idea! My are just shoved to the back of the pantry.

@dawnwood4203 2 жыл бұрын

Never had this issue have this same brand they do smell like silicone I have them in the oven right now

@StevesStrayStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Dawn, do you use filtered water? My water is not filtered, maybe that is my problem? I do like the big ice cubes! What are cooking in them?

@skinnylong2023 2 жыл бұрын

It's just the South Florida water, I hate it too.

@StevesStrayStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Skinny. A comment suggested I try purified bottled water and it was much better. I am going to try to make the block of ice in a cooler method next.

@sdqsdq6274 2 жыл бұрын

@@StevesStrayStuff could be the tap water is hard , test it with a ph meter

@StevesStrayStuff 2 жыл бұрын

@@sdqsdq6274 Thanks for the suggestion, I will try that just out of curiosity.

@stevehenderson8330 8 ай бұрын

Supposed to be from the minerals in hard water. Mine are the same way, unfortunately.

@StevesStrayStuff 8 ай бұрын

I still use them on occasion, but they are not very pleasing to the eye!

@BiffMeatslab 2 жыл бұрын

New year, new videos soon? Hope you're doing well Steve!

@StevesStrayStuff 2 жыл бұрын

Happy New Year Biff! Haha, I found my soulmate over the Holidays and have become preoccupied. I do have video ideas on the drawing board and I plan to upload some very soon. Thanks for checking in on me, I appreciate that!

@BiffMeatslab 2 жыл бұрын

@@StevesStrayStuff That's great to hear on both accounts! Thanks for the update my friend.