Egg Cleanup

January 2, 2005 1:12 PM

Fridge/Egg Booboo. Any ideas on the best way to remove severely stuck on egg juice and bits of shell? [mi]

We had a few eggs near the top of our fridge in a little built in egg tray. Well, at one point we had the freezer portion turned to as cold as it could get. This caused the eggs close to that section to freeze and most of them burst open. When we tried to remove the eggs (admittedly after waiting WAY too long) they just break off and leave bits of shell completely stuck to the inside of the eggs divots. Any idea on the best way to clean up this type of mess? We've tried scraping at the bit of shell and "egg glue" that has formed, but it refuses to budge.

posted by JudoGno to Home & Garden (5 answers total)

Very hot water should dislodge them. It's happened to me, too.
posted by Wolfdog at 1:23 PM on January 2, 2005

Try boiling some water in a tea kettle and pouring it into each egg divot (about half full, so you don't make too much of a mess). Let it sit for a while, then scoop out what gets loosened with a towel. For whatever's left, get in there with an old toothbrush and some baking soda and lemon juice or white vinegar. Good luck!
posted by melissa may at 1:29 PM on January 2, 2005

If melissa may's suggestion doesn't work, try Goo Gone.
posted by Sidhedevil at 3:04 PM on January 2, 2005

Vinegar will completely dissolve eggshell in 24 hours. Acetic acid baby.
posted by Jack Karaoke at 4:44 PM on January 2, 2005

You really shouldn't use those built-in plastic holders anyhow. Since the eggs can't breathe (yes, breathe) in them, they end up aging faster. You don't say whether you keep them in the door or not, but you shouldn't do that, also. Eggs last much longer when they aren't exposed to warm air quite as often.

If it isn't attached to the rest of the fridge, throw the holder out. Skip the cleaning.
posted by Plutor at 5:23 PM on January 2, 2005