Conference turris::womannotes-v2

    There are several possibilites here.
    
    The first thing I would try is a very strong solution of ammonia.
     It is the best known cleaner against grease.  If this doesn't work,
    go to a professional janitorial supply service and buy some heavy
    duty de-greaser.  This is almost bound to work!  As a former window
    washer, we always used ammonia solutions to an outstanding clean
    and shine; however, when there was old oil, grease, or linseed oil
    on the windows, we would use the de-greaser first, then follow it
    with ammonia/water.
    
    Barb

    Undiluted ammonia, Jane...let it sit a bit on the worst spots.
    
    For the baked-on parts (as around the burner rings), use lye-based oven
    cleaner if the surface will tolerate it.  But naturally be very
    cautious!
    
    						=maggie           

    
    "409" or "Fantastik" spray cleaners work very well.  
    
    Pat
    

    Just a word of caution from an ex-chemistry teacher. Be sure
    your kitchen is *well* ventilated when you use full strength
    ammonia or lye and be *VERY* careful with both of them.
    
    Another place to look for information on this subject would be
    in JOET::HOME_WORK, press the 7 on your key pad or the select
    key to add Home_work to your notebook.
    
    Bonnie

        We have a product out here in California called "Simply Green"??
    I think.  It is a biodegradable grease cutting cleaning solution.  I
    use it when I work on my car to clean up greasy things.  It also works
    well in the kitchen.
    
    ASP

    I always use a strong solution of ammonia and Spic N Span in HOT
    water.  But wear rubber gloves -- it's murder on your hands.
    
    K.

    
    Tell your husband to take care of it.
    
    Roberta

    re .6, (not specifically directed to you, just a generic caution)-
    
    Spic N Span + Ammonia in water happens not to release toxic gases.
    
    But people should be *very* careful when considering mixing together
    household cleaning products.  Many will react with each other to form
    lethal gases.
    
    For safety's sake, use the products *only* as the label directs.
    
    DougO

    I like the way you think, Roberta.  My first thought was, "Why,
    I hire a cleaning person of course!"
    
    T.
    

    in the first version of =wn= the question was asked 'what do
    you use to clean scum off of your shower' - one woman answered
    'my husband'!
    
    :-)
    
    Bonnie

    Does Taylor Rental carry sandblasters?

    re:.8
    
    Doug's word of caution is a good one. For example, never, ever,
    *EVER* mix ammonia and bleach for any reason.
    
    re:.0
    
    I assume that you've already tried simply squirting dishwashing
    liquid on the stovetop or counter and scrubbing? The stuff *is*
    made for grease-cutting, after all. I've found that Dawn liquid
    works well for this.
    
    Another solution I've heard suggested, though I've never tried
    it myself, is to use shampoo (the "for normal to oily hair"
    variety), for much the same reason as dishwashing liquid.
    
    --- jerry

    actually, Dawn liquid is such a good grease cutter that people in
    Alaska used in when cleaning up oil-soaked wildlife (and they insisted
    on that brand).
    
    liz

    I just moved into a house and it was the most greasy/dirty/filthy
    home I have ever seen in my life...
    
    Straight bleach and a good pair of rubber gloves did the trick for
    me.
    
    TB

No, don't use TCP - use OSI!

    
    re:.13
    
    Dawn'll take a layer of skin off you rfingers, too.   It is great
    for cutting grease on dishes.
    
    I use baking soda and water to clean stains (almost any kind) and
    grease from kitchen counters.
    
    am

    I've always been kind of partial to quick solutions and have
    found that a small, low-yield nuclear device works most every 
    time. . .
    
    Steve
    
    Is my "love" of housework showing?

	Re: .18 (Steve)

>    I've always been kind of partial to quick solutions and have
>    found that a small, low-yield nuclear device works most every 
>    time. . .


	A fine example of one of my favorite principles:

	"Few problems cannot be solved by the suitable application 
	of high explosives."


	>>AL<<

re Note 675.15 by VIDEO::PARENTJ:

>     Try TCP,  It comes under several brandnames and is generally available
>     in hardware/homecenters.  

        I think you mean "TSP".