Lin, maybe your mom fried too much. Back in 1966, seems like a real possiblity.
I have one, don't have that problem, but then again, I don't fry in grease, and it's near the sink, where I cut, and not near the stove, where I cook.
My mom had one like this in 1966 - it collected cooking grease and dirt. When you wanted to use a utensil you had to scrub it clean first. Keep them in a drawer where they'll stay clean!
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