Really dirty .......

bargainbetty

I'd try bicarb but with the additional of a vinegar solution to be sprayed over before you start scrubbing - that will react with the bicarb and froth up, lifting some of the dirt and old soap scum off the surfaces.

It really does get the off-white colour sorted as well!

ginnyknit

If you mix bicarc with washing up liquid it makes a good cream cleaner like cif. Worth a try.

rising_from_the_ashes

McKneff wrote: »

Sorry, presumed you were a fella,:D

No worries .... probably as girls don't usually let things get that bad:o

McKneff wrote: »

If you get it clean and you really dont want to chase the cats out, put an old blanket down and wash it regularly.

Ohhhh don't worry, a nice fleecy blanket will be going in the bottom of the tray from now on!

marygoodwife wrote: »

hi, asda do a own brand cif in a yellow bottle, its a thick cream and a bit gritty rub it on and leave it for half an hour that will shift anything i tell you lol, ita about 80 p a bottle

Ahhhhh Mary thanks so much for this - was at Mr A earlier and managed to get some (on offer @ 62p:D) and it's fab!

Pleased to say, the tray is now sparkling again!:j:j

Will def be buying some more of that stuff (might even shift the tide mark I've never been able to get off the bath )

Thanks all for the bicab tips - my oven really needs a good clean (burnt on stuff I've not been able to get off for ages) so will def give it a try for that

*slinking off now that everyone thinks I'm a mank!*:o

cutestkids

Hi

Try the Powder VIM it is good I get mine in Semi Chem but I have seen it in Pound shop and Home Bargains as well

kitschkitty

I've found the "Magic sponge" can also be very good in the bathroom, especially on hard to reach areas.

Also recommend a cheap fleece, for cosy kitties, and a clean shower!

McKneff

So, Asda's faux Cif did the job.

Dont forget to wash the fleece often, grease from the cats fur can still get through eventually.

Well done,

rising_from_the_ashes

McKneff wrote: »

grease from the cats fur can still get through eventually.

I think that's why it was so bad ...... you don't realise how greasy their coats are

Valli

I use own brand cif for lots of things - yellowed paintwork; allsorts, use it regularly in ceramic basin and when scrubbing the loo. It lifts grease off kitchen cupboard tops...I wouldn't be without it

(also good for outdoor toys; patio tables etc BUT be aware it is abrasive)

Had the shower tray not come clean I would have suggested (with care) a couple of dishwasher tabs for a soak - they are caustic, make a caustic (alkaline) solution and must be used with caution.

debbym

Stardrops - block the plughole if there is no plug and empty the whole bottle in if it is really bad and use a nailbrush to scrub it around. It is a liquid not a cream (hence the reason you need to block the plughole) but a seriously good OS secret and can be used for just about anything. I even used it as a carpet shampoo when my then 3yo used black permanent marker all over our brand new pale green carpet whilst OH's back was turned! It cleans just about anything.
For more cleaning ideas see this thread.

The Stardrops guide - what it looks like, where to get it, what to use it for ....

rising_from_the_ashes

Thanks Debby I must try and get some of this wonderful stuff that I keep hearing people talk about - we've only small sm here (18 mile round trip) and they don't stock it. The bigger ones probably do (44 mile round trip) so I must try to remember to get some the next time I'm there!