answer: to cleaning gunk off of kitchen cabinets

[ronbre]

I was looking for that thread on here or the other site and couldn't find it..but I had gunky kitchen cabinets and was reading all the info on how to clean them..last week.

well.

I got out some chlorox wipes, the scrubby kind that come wet in the plastic can.

they worked like a charm, it used about 4 of them to clean the range hood wood over the kitchen gas range..and it is grease free..in no time..I was impressed..a lot easier than anything else..

I realize that those wipes are expensive but I can afford them and don't mind having them on hand to try on such things..they also are great for greasy stove tops..but it sure made getting that sticky greasey mess off of those cabinets..was very thankful to have them today..hope this helps..probably the amonia water would have worked fine but I had the cannister of wipes handy and thought I would try them..and they worked slicko !!

[Country Lady]

That was me that started the thread you're referring to. We used the Murphy's Soap, then used Dawn dishwashing detergent and that seemed to take care of it. I'll remember your suggestion when cleaning the stove and microwave above the stove. I'm sure the wipes will really cut the grease. Thanks.

[7thswan]

The absoult best cleaner I have ever used is =krudcutter. It's at Home Depto in the Paint section. I've used it on the filter that goes in the overhead of a fryer,the grease disolves right off. The stuff is unbelivable.

[Grits57]

I'm a KrudCutter fan myself! Amazing stuff.

[carasel]

is this what you were looking for?
Cleaning Kitchen Cabinets

[ayleeann]

Simple Green works great on old grease !!

[ronbre]

yes that was the thread I was after..i was thrilled that I didn't have to mix up anything but just use the wipes and they worked so quickly..I love those things.

[HermitJohn]

Originally Posted by 7thswan

The absoult best cleaner I have ever used is =krudcutter. It's at Home Depto in the Paint section. I've used it on the filter that goes in the overhead of a fryer,the grease disolves right off. The stuff is unbelivable.

Hows it work on engine parts? Despite claims for various engine degreasers, only effective way I've found without power washer or steam cleaner on such is carb cleaner combined with a wire brush.

[Country Lady]

Originally Posted by ronbre

yes that was the thread I was after..i was thrilled that I didn't have to mix up anything but just use the wipes and they worked so quickly..I love those things.

They didn't damage the finish on your cabinets? That's what I was so afraid of doing.

[arabian knight]

There is some fantastic "Grease Cutter". And CHEAP TOO.
It is called "Super Degreaser & Cleaner" the brand is Rubbermaid.
32 oz. is under 3 bucks. And my goodness it does cut the grease like crazy.
And for coffee glass bowls is is SUPER cuts that old brown coffee oils out like magic. And is really good on cleaning stainless steel.
My friends that have a coffee service use it on ALL there coffee equipment, and believe me some brewers can get pretty dern greasy if it is in the kitchen area. And the burners have coffee burnt on them for who knows how long.
It says it Removes dirt, grim, oils, lubricants, grease, food and other soils from a variety of surfaces. And it does.

[Roadking]

Originally Posted by HermitJohn

Hows it work on engine parts? Despite claims for various engine degreasers, only effective way I've found without power washer or steam cleaner on such is carb cleaner combined with a wire brush.

"Gunk" engine cleaner/degreaser. Spray it on a warm to hot engine, do something else for 5 to 10 minutes, and hose off...has worked wonders for me for over 20 years.
Matt
Ooops, just saw the "parts" part of your line, was talking engine, as in complete. "Gunk" still works, but wire brush is needed as the heat is not there. Xylene does wonders for this area, however, I can't find it any more, and for good reason, that stuff eats thru ANYTHING, especially flesh (seriously, I goofed once and dang did it do a number on my gloved hands)!
Brake cleaner works well, as does a soaking in the 5 gallon bucket of old/stale gas overnight.

[Win07_351]

Full strength Simple Green works good on greasy parts. Spray a little onto a paper towel, and it works pretty good as a hand cleaner too.

[7thswan]

Originally Posted by HermitJohn

Hows it work on engine parts? Despite claims for various engine degreasers, only effective way I've found without power washer or steam cleaner on such is carb cleaner combined with a wire brush.

Never tryed it HJ. I've only used it here in the house.

[Ana Bluebird]

Wow, am I glad I came across this. I missed the other thread. I'm going to try some of these. Thanks.

[michiganfarmer]

Ive had a terrible time cleanning that stuff too. One day a couple years ago while I was cooking, and everything around the stove was warm, I noticed a little drip of grease dangling from the exhaust hood over the stove. I wiped it and inadvertently wiped accross the length of the hood. All the gunnk that I had been trying for years to SCRUB off... well it just wiped off.

I was like, WOW!
So now I wait till Ive been cooking for a couple hours so everything is hot, then I just wipe it all away. No cleaner, no chemicals, no nothing.

I would even try a hair dryer

[Backfourty,MI.]

I buy a cleaner at the dollar store here, it's called "Totally Awesome cleaner" & t says on the bottle like on TV. Best cleaner I've ever seen, really. I use it for greasy stuff in the kitchen & all around the house. Great for a stain or spill on carpet & laundry stains too!