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When Stardrops fails, where do you go??

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  • sillyvixen
    sillyvixen Posts: 3,642 Forumite
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    have you tried mixing stardrops with white vinegar!!
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  • superpup
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    I use Astonish paste stuff for stubborn grubby bits. I have an orangey one that smells quite nice. It comes in a tub.

    sp x
  • blue-kat
    blue-kat Posts: 453 Forumite
    when I have my kitchen refitted (which is unfortunately a long time off), I'm planning to have the cupboard built to the ceiling then there won't be any tops to get mucky !
  • You could try starclen - like stardrops but contains ammonia. Used neat with a metal scouring pad it worked really well on cleaning the burnt on grease from my oven door (although a lot of elbow grease was needed). Soda crystals are also good for cutting through grease.
  • onejontwo
    onejontwo Posts: 1,089 Forumite
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    Have you tried Cillit bang? Apparently it's good stuff and it's come to my rescue nmany times!
  • lil_me
    lil_me Posts: 13,186 Forumite
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    There is a 'degreaser' I have bought in the £ shops before, usually an yellowy colour, strong stuff but does the job well.
    One day I might be more organised...........:confused:
    GC: £200
    Slinkies target 2018 - another 70lb off (half way to what the NHS says) so far 25lb
  • Ben84
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    For really bad grease I use neat ammonia. It smells awful and chokes me, but it takes the grease off.
  • lil_me
    lil_me Posts: 13,186 Forumite
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    'Starclens' is the ammonia based 'Stardrops' stuff. Might do the trick
    One day I might be more organised...........:confused:
    GC: £200
    Slinkies target 2018 - another 70lb off (half way to what the NHS says) so far 25lb
  • pickle
    pickle Posts: 611 Forumite
    By accident I found that a wallpaper steamer makes it come straight off.
  • mineallmine
    mineallmine Posts: 3,053 Forumite
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    Another vote for scouring powder - probably pick some up at Wilkinson. May wish to use gloves whilst using it.

    Was going to suggest newspaper for the tops of cupboards.
    :) Declutter 300 things in December challenge, 9/300. Clear the living room. Re-organize storage
    :cool2: Cherryprint: "More stuff = more stuff to tidy up!"
    Less things. Less stuff. More life.
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