I don't 'get' Stardrops. Please don't hurt me!

pumpkinlife

I just wondered if anyone else doesnt understand the raving reviews Stardrops gets around here? I added it to my stock of basic cleaners - soda crystals, vinegar, bicarb and soap. It cleans surfaces OK, but nothing really tough.

For example, it was my first weapon of choice against the sticky oil slick that has coated the top of my hob extractor for 18 months (:o), applied neat and scrubbed with a wet brush. After 5 minutes I had scrubbed a quarter clean and gave up. I then sprinkled on soda crystals over the whole thing and scrubbed again with a damp brush and literally wiped it clean with a rag. I have used it for pans and stuff, but again, soap flakes and soda crystals seem to be easier.

Am I using it wrong or something? I still think that there isn't anything it does that I couldn't do with my more versaltile and cheaper basics.

Pretani

me. I don't get it either. Fairy power spray is much better at removing stubborn stains on kitchen utensils.

skint-student-nurse

i only started using stardrops yesterday as it was all i could afford with my change (49p i think). didnt impress me much until today when i used it on the carpets in my flat that my ex-tenant had got really dirty....and now they are as good as new! got rid of the foul cat + dog pee smell as well. i will use again for sure on carpets but i think i will give it a miss on other things!

Agapanthus

No, I've never found it particularly effective either. For tough grease, HG Grease Remover is much better - especially when used with a microfibre cloth.

Churchmouse

You're not alone
When i first tried it, I thought it did OK. It was good at getting oil/grease stains out of clothes, but I've since discovered washing up liquid does equally as well. For cleaning I prefer soda crystals, ammonia or a "purpose" cleaner. I do like starclens, which is the ammonia version of stardrops ( but is getting much harder to source) When a relative moved into a new house where the kitchen was an inch thick with grease ( and heaven knows what else :eek:) I took a couple of bottles round for the cleanup. Everyone was most impressed with it, especially used neat. I don't give ordinary stardrops cupboard room anymore And contrary to popular opinion stardrops is no more environmentally friendly than many other cleansers.

[Deleted User]

Well I used it to clean my white PVC surround in the conservatory and it brought it up gleaming I can't say I would use it for everything but its in my stock of 'things that I give a go with' if I can't get stubborn mark off, along with soda crystals and the great 'Astonish paste' which really is very good I don't like chemical sprays in a tin as they always seem to make me cough no more than I like the air fresherners that seem to abound in the shops I prefer to open a window and get some proper fresh air in. But I suppose what ever works the best for each individual is o.k.

Abbafan1972

I use it to clean my bath and think it's really great.

patchwork_cat

For the cooker hood soda crystals all the way. ( when we did this my DH was very impresssed with soda crystals and he is hard to impress!) No I don't really like stardrops, but it is excellent on shiny metal, goes a long way as a multisurface cleaner.

midnightraven3

:jam i the only one who feels relief at being able to "come out"???:j

my name is midnightraven
and i dont "get" stardrops either

again i use bicarb/soda crystals/lemon juice/vinegar and never have any problems, my reasons are both health as well as environment
stardrops doesnt measure up on any account

and i hate the smell

carolinejane_2

Im going to come out too then:D I hate the stuff and it seems to make me cough like a heavy chemical cleaner would:eek:

Having said that a family member of mine gave me a bottle of the spray Stardrops for kitchens and its lovely. Even smells nice
I hope I wont suffer the wrath of the old stylers here I have seen that thread and it does seem I am in the minority

mi_jardin

I found it to be a false economy. It is 90p in Mr S and when flash or something else is on offer they can be cheaper and far more effective. I just use them sparingly to make them last.