[kittygilchrist]

Dee loves animals....I'm glad you'd be safe about that too if in doubt. she petsits too, and is a natural at relating.
So for the tile I have to buy a steamer and a swiffer or sponge mop and use just water till it needs vinegar. nasty smell but a great idea. Furn polish didn't work on my fridge but it's offbrand.
I can't find the mineral oil so I might try wd40???

[kittygilchrist]

I like these ideas. if I find the mineral oil around here I'll try it. Moving is really fun, guessing where I put stuff.

[raynan]

I've used the Swiffer, then the Shark steam cleaner on my tile floors. They work ok but skim over the grout. Then, on hands and knees, the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser worked on the grout. Will I do this again?? NO!!! Now I bought McCullough floor steam cleaner online at Walmart.com for $119.99 with free shipping. This machine is like a canister vac with vac hose. It steams by pressing button on hose (like the Shark) but has a locking mechanism for continuous steaming. Also comes with 2 washable pads and a lot of attachments like a litte brush that attaches on end of hose to do grout standing up. No more sore knees. This is put out by the company McCullough that makes chain saws. I've only had this for a month but I'm a happy girl.
I saw on the Today show to clean stainless steel appliances and then wipe on mineral oil to protect from fingerprints.

[mikeandnancy1112]

Kitty,

I have always used W-D 40 but recently found Super Tech Lubricant in Walmart in the Automotive Section. It does a great job and a lot cheaper.

I just spray it on and use a soft cloth to wipe off.

[ssmith]

I am not in Florida but...

I love my Hoover Hard Surface Floor cleaner on my tile. It combines the wet cleaning and vacuuming all in one step!!!

[kaydee]

love the Bona Starter Kit I bought at Ace Hardware for my laminate & tile floors. the starter kit comes with a feather duster pad and a microfiber moping pad. I made a solution of vinegar, water & just a couple drops of Dawn dish detergent in a spray bottle. Works wonders for both the tile & laminate. Naturally I only lightly spray the laminate.

[skyc6]

Originally Posted by kaydee

love the Bona Starter Kit I bought at Ace Hardware for my laminate & tile floors. the starter kit comes with a feather duster pad and a microfiber moping pad. I made a solution of vinegar, water & just a couple drops of Dawn dish detergent in a spray bottle. Works wonders for both the tile & laminate. Naturally I only lightly spray the laminate.

I use a stainless cleaner called WEiMAN's found at Publix. It works great. They make a spray for stainless, a cream for glass cooktops, and also wipes for leather that work great on furniture that is leather.

[kittygilchrist]

smooth stove cooktop. steps to clean and chemicals to use/not use?

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

smooth stove cooktop. steps to clean and chemicals to use/not use?

Are all of these questions because you are writing a book on how to become a "Domestic Goddess" or because you've never had these type of appliances prior to moving to THE VILLAGES???????

I've used everything on my glass cooktop and nothing has harmed it.
Just make sure the electric is shut off.

In my "next life" I'm going to just hire the "Merry Maids" or some such cleaning service.

[kittygilchrist]

Me, a Domestic Goddess? I'm trying to become a better person.
you've tried everything on the range...what works best?

Originally Posted by senior citizen

Are all of these questions because you are writing a book on how to become a "Domestic Goddess" or because you've never had these type of appliances prior to moving to THE VILLAGES???????

I've used everything on my glass cooktop and nothing has harmed it.
Just make sure the electric is shut off.

In my "next life" I'm going to just hire the "Merry Maids" or some such cleaning service.

[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by kittygilchrist

Me, a Domestic Goddess? I'm trying to become a better person.
you've tried everything on the range...what works best?

Do not know what type of cooktop you have, but the GE Profile series of ceramic cooktops, such as we have, came with the sample cleaner which you can buy at your appliance store or perhaps at the supermarket or for sure at amazon.com.........they also include a little razor gizmo to scrape up burned on food from the glass top.......I've copied and pasted from the GE site.
See Below:




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Range - Glass Cooktop Cleaning Instructions

Cleaning with the cleaning cream after each use of the cooktop will keep the cooktop looking new and easy to clean. Ceramic cooktop cleaning creams are the best.

• CeramaBryte® (WX10X300 - 28 oz bottle) is the recommended cleaner. Scrub vigorously. Dry with a soft cloth.
  
• Most GE Profile™ Series and GE glass cooktops and ranges come with a sample of CeramaBryte® Ceramic Cooktop Cleaner. It is available through GE Parts, (WX10X300)
  
• You can purchase CeramaBryte® pads (WX10X350 - 4 pads), Cerama Bryte Wipes - 35 wipes per canister (part number - WX10X305) or purchase a CeramaBryte® Kit (WB64X5027 - Includes cream and cooktop scraper).
  
• We also offer a three-piece kit Cerama Bryte Cooktop Cleaning Kit which includes Cerama Bryte cooktop cleaner, a Cerama Bryte cleaning pad, and a scraper. Part # WX10X117GCS.
  

Burned spots and spills require special treatment listed below.

View a short video about cleaning your glass cooktop:
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Warning: Use of sponges or cleaners other than those recommended can result in damage to the cooktop.

Heavy, Burned-On Residue

1. Allow the cooktop to cool.
2. Spread a few drops of Cerama Bryte® over the entire burned-on area.
3. Hold a razor scraper at approximately a 45º angle against the ceramic glass surface and scrape soil. It will be necessary to apply pressure to the razor scraper in order to remove the residue.
4. Keep small amount of cream on the residue as you scrape.
5. After scraping with razor scraper, use the scrub sponge to remove any remaining residue.
6. For additional protection, after all residue has been removed, polish the entire surface with the Cerama Bryte® and a paper towel.

Note: The razor scraper (WX10X0302) is available to purchase through GE Parts. The razor blade is packed inverted for safety reasons. Prior to use, the blade must be rotated and reinserted into slot. Do not use a dull or nicked blade.

Water or White Marks

• If there are areas with a metallic sheen, they are caused by mineral deposits from evaporated water and food. You can remove them by cleaning with Cooktop Cleaning Cream.

Metal marks and scratches

• Be careful not to slide pots and pans across your cooktop; it will leave metal markings on the cooktop surface.
• These marks are removable using the cleaning cream with scrub sponge and/or razor scraper.
• If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum or copper are allowed to boil dry, the overlay may leave black discoloration on the cooktop.
• This should be removed immediately before heating again or discoloration may be permanent.

Warning: Carefully check the bottom of pans for nicks, gouges, or any rough area as these types of imperfections will scratch the cooktop.
Potential For Permanent Damage From Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic

Our testing shows that if you are have a spillover from high sugar mixtures or melted plastic you should:

1. Turn off all surface units. Remove hot pans.
2. Wear an oven mitt.
3. Use the razor scraper to move the spill to a cool area on the cooktop.
4. Remove the spill with paper towels.
5. Any remaining spillover should be left until the surface of the cooktop has cooled.
6. Do not use the surface units again until all residue has been completely removed.

Plastic or Porcelain from a Teapot

If any plastic, or porcelain from a teapot, melts/hardens onto the glass it usually can not be removed because it bonds to the glass. The cooktop glass will have to be replaced.

"IF" the plastic has not already hardened, you may try gently removing it (no promises here). If this is unsuccessful, service will be necessary.

Note: If pitting or indentation in the glass surface has already occurred, the cooktop glass will need to be replaced. GE Service may be scheduled on-line.

[Rosie53]

Originally Posted by redwitch

Yes, a steam floor cleaner (I like the Shark the best). Since you have pets, I wouldn't use the spray that comes with the Swiffer Wet Jets, just the wet pads. Supposedly, there's a chemical in the wet spray similar to anti-freeze (the pads don't have this).

I have the Shark steam cleaner and dust mop combo. Works well. I go it in Wal-Mart for about $120.00

[kittygilchrist]

Great video and post on cooktop cleaning. thanks.

[kittygilchrist]

one more....I think these are ceramic sinks. can I scour or should I use soft scrub or what?

[getdul981]

Use WD-40 on the stainless steel and wipe with a soft cloth or paper towel.