(Part 2) Reddit mentions: The best kitchen cleaners

Plink is the brand. Looks like you can get them at Amazon, not sure where my wife gets them now. I know we first found them at Bed Bath and Beyond.

https://www.amazon.com/Garbage-Disposal-Cleaner-Deodorizer-Cleanings/dp/B005O1UZVY

I used Barkeeper's Friend and a non-scratching Scotch-Brite sponge. Just noticed they have a special stove version... though the regular works for me. Can be picked up at Target, Walmart, etc.

She may have been looking for these, I've used them when I worked in foodservice to clean grills and deep fryers. She should be able to find them at a restaurant supply store.

at work, there’s purell spray disinfectant that says “fights against norov*” or something like that right on the front. i’m assuming it can be used at home too

Do you mean a glass cooktop/stove?

Have you already tried the cleaner made for glass cooktops? Here in the US, they sell products like this, which are mildly abrasive but safe... that's what I'm wondering if you've already tried.

My mom swears by Stanley Home Products degreaser. I think it’s on amazon. I’ll add an edit with a link if I find it.

Edit: it’s available on amazon

Schaeffer Manufacturing 266 Citrol Cleaner and Industrial Degreaser https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008I6T7S4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_D5eEDb0WD5JTB

This? Schaeffer Manufacturing 266 Citrol Cleaner and Industrial Degreaser https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008I6T7S4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_IsfwCb3EQMBTF

I used EZ-off fume free on Kaldor Draigo (for science!). As you can see, he got pretty bendy and the spray ate away at some of the edges.

I opted for the Fume Free as I hear it does a worse job of stripping than the standard/heavy duty stuff. I knew I was working with finecast and didn't want it to completely melt.

I sprayed all sides profusely and stuck him in a ziplock bag for two days, paint just fell off.

Kaldor stiffened back up after a good 5 day rest.

Edit: So maybe don't use EZ off. Try Simple Green.

I use these - Finish Dual Action Dishwasher Cleaner: Fight Grease & Limescale, Fresh, 8.45oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010OVNPEW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_vQZCCbQAPQVXW

You could counter-polish with Counter Top Polish.

Or you could stop arguing and all be happy with Shimmer combination floor polish and dessert topping.

This stuff?

Denko! https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Shockproof-Resistant-Protective-Designer/dp/B07556CDGF?th=1

Gotta have it? Here you go....

https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Shockproof-Resistant-Protective-Designer/dp/B07554S2B5

Within your price bracket, I'd probably go with this laptop and then use the remaining money to get some Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut to repaste the CPU, and get some Fujipoly thermal pads on everything else.

Laptop: https://www.amazon.com/Dell-i7577-7425BLK-PUS-Inspiron-Display-Gaming/dp/B0764HW116/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&linkCode=sl1&tag=laptopunderbudget-20&linkId=23dbc02451b37425c9e9f20d4ee90f08&th=1&psc=1

Thermal paste: https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B01EO2V332/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1522528833&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=thermal+grizzly+conductonaut&dpPl=1&dpID=31%2ByxJo3LfL&ref=plSrch

Thermal pads: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00ZSJQDYA/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522562446&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=fujipoly+xr-m&dpPl=1&dpID=316q%2BqH5aJL&ref=plSrch

https://www.amazon.com/Royal-Griddle-Cleaning-Screens-Package/dp/B01AAWUHNM

Es este?

Nope edit that it’s this one

https://www.amazon.com/Goo-Gone-Grill-Grate-Cleaner/dp/B008MMTE8M/ref=pd_bxgy_201_img_2/144-0364297-6082328?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B008MMTE8M&pd_rd_r=1e716312-80f9-11e9-a3fd-f157ef2b5308&pd_rd_w=BDe5u&pd_rd_wg=ZaiL6&pf_rd_p=a2006322-0bc0-4db9-a08e-d168c18ce6f0&pf_rd_r=8EE2297GMEA2ZJ7HBVYJ&psc=1&refRID=8EE2297GMEA2ZJ7HBVYJ&utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app

https://i.imgur.com/Oz43Flq.png

or

http://www.amazon.com/Mr-Clean-Eraser-Cleaner-Cleaning/dp/B004D42H5K

Why would there be a phone case with a spray bottle attachment? I'm still confused.

Edit to add: the product in question: https://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Shockproof-Resistant-Protective-Designer/dp/B07554S2B5

This is what you want. https://www.amazon.com/Cerama-Bryte-Glass-Ceramic-Cooktop-Cleaner/dp/B00009WC69

Do not use any hard scraping materials. Leave this on the surface for 10 to 15 minutes, then wash off with water. Repeat for tough baked on stuff.

What is the difference? The first result I found for butcher's block oil says

>This product is made from pure and natural food-grade white mineral oil

I'd start with running some cleaning tablets through it.

https://www.amazon.com/Affresh-W10282479-Dishwasher-Cleaner-Tablets/dp/B00FQT4N7G/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8&th=1

How hard is your water? You may need to use less soap in your dishwasher.

And your house is clean! Clean house and cookies, not a total loss. Awesome job getting the courage to put yourself out there.

Though it is rude of them not to let you know they couldn't make it. This is why I use the events features of Facebook or Outlook, it makes it easy for people to let you know if they can or can't make it, or if their plans had to change due to unforeseen circumstances. It also gives them a reminder, so they don't get the day or time mixed up. The only other thing I can think of to suggest, that might give you a better result for the next get together, is to try a different day of the week. In my experience, if you aren't going to have your get together on the weekend, it is best to avoid Monday. Mondays are hard for a lot of people, especially if they have a Monday through Friday schedule. When they accept the invitation they are probably feeling pretty good, but by the end of Monday they may be feeling pretty tired because they had to adjust to being back at work or school. Give it another try in a few weeks, the worst that can happen is you end up with a clean house, cookies, and an evening to chat with us again.

Sometimes ovens will smoke if there is a spill or it hasn't been cleaned in awhile. If it is a self cleaning oven, choose a chilly day and run the cleaning cycle. If it doesn't have a self cleaning cycle this cleaner works well. If cleaning it doesn't work, or it has been cleaned recently and there haven't been any spills since, you need to have someone look at it. If it is smoking without an apparent reason, there is something wrong with it, that could be dangerous.

And can you please tell us more about your giant stuffed dinosaur? The lack of detail is driving my curiosity nuts.

Oven cleaner is usually just lye in a spray can. We use this sort of glassware all the time in lab, and when they get too dirty, we dump them in a base bath for a few days. Same principal as using oven cleaner.