General Purpose Cleaner

Kaz wrote:
Thanks everyone. It looks like all of the commonly used cleaners are OK for some surfaces, and maybe not for others.

• Fantastic-the website says "effective on appliance exteriors, ... sealed fiberglass, porcelain surfaces and stainless steel. For all other surfaces, spot-test in an inconspicuous area."
• Awesome-one of the reviews says "I do recommend you test on an inconspicuous area first though because I have had it take the paint off some surfaces."
• Greased Lightning-looks like a great cleaner, but it's pretty aggressive. "Not recommended for granite, marble, clear-coated or laminated surfaces." "Not recommended for pewter or brass. Remove quickly from fixture gaskets and seals." "Avoid use with aluminum and painted surfaces." Etc.

pira114 wrote:
Hand your wife a sponge, dish soap, and a bucket.

Now that's funny. I put that in the same category as "I don't need a power mower ... my wife mows the yard."

Thanks again.
Skip

I've found that Murphy's and hot water can clean just about anything when I want a proprietary product. Smells nice too.

Mostly I just use vinegar or ammonia and water to clean various surfaces.

For extra dirty and greasy surfaces, KurdKutter does a fine job.