Cleaning & Laundry - December 2006

I have a gas cooktop, black-on-black. It has knobs and grills but the main part is black glass. Here is a picture:

http://www.ajmadison.com/ajmadison/images/items_large/GLT3057RB2.jpg

The darn thing is almost impossible to clean. Last time I cooked, it got a little bit of spatter and spill on it - which happens, when you cook - and I had to go over it three times with 409 and twice with Windex to get it clean and shiny again without leaving filmy cleaner residue or streaks. It's a pain to have to do it over and over again, especially around the knob shafts even if the knobs are taken off.

Is there some Advanced New Thrilling Cleaning Product out there that will clean this thing with less effort and time?

2006-12-27 08:32:41 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

Basically, I have heard it is not good to be too clean to build up an immunity to germs. At the same time I want to be clean enough.

So how often?

2006-12-27 08:04:31 · 6 answers · asked by Michelle R 1

2006-12-27 08:03:03 · 13 answers · asked by david o 1

I live on the 7th floor of an apartment building and I clean the wood floor through out apartment everyday. I sweep first, then mop. But in a matter of hours, I could see my todler's feet have some dust on it already. Do you know how to keep the floor clean for at least 2 days? thank's

2006-12-27 08:02:05 · 5 answers · asked by artbaowa 1

2006-12-27 07:54:59 · 5 answers · asked by -- 4

2006-12-27 07:40:18 · 11 answers · asked by steigerwoods 1

We do what we can to keep the build-up to a minimum. We thoroughly rinse the tub after each use and dry it off. The problem is scrubbing off the patches of grime that collects on the sides of the drain. We use a medium to hard bristle brush with non-abrasive cleaner but it takes HOURS to clean with less than satisfactory results.

I realize that abrasives can do the trick but I don't want to scour the tub surface because that will defeat the purpose. Instead, I am hoping that some people out there have a way of dealing with this without abrasives. Thank you.

2006-12-27 07:31:06 · 8 answers · asked by Awesome Bill 7

I washed our quilt we got for our wedding. it has deep blues and reds in it as well as light beige and now the blues and reds have bleed into the beige. I have not dried it. What should i do???

2006-12-27 07:23:24 · 5 answers · asked by mcdonald624 2

I have an old dishwasher to dispose of.

2006-12-27 06:51:07 · 3 answers · asked by JHS 1

i have tried bleach & other products, but nothing works

2006-12-27 06:46:18 · 31 answers · asked by jenpetten 2

2006-12-27 06:29:00 · 3 answers · asked by voleti s 1

my friend has spilt red wine on her light cream carpet, this was yesterday and needs your help and wisdom to get the stain out!

2006-12-27 06:17:22 · 23 answers · asked by camshy0078 5

The black marks are from a brace that I wear and it is black rubber.The kitchen floor is linolium

2006-12-27 06:03:38 · 16 answers · asked by dellhotelling@sbcglobal.net 1

I won't go into details but my new sweater had vomit stains on it. After washing it twice, the smell still lingers - what should I do? (I believe it's a poly blend).

2006-12-27 05:35:37 · 10 answers · asked by Bentron 3000 2

2006-12-27 05:06:36 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous

Has anybody tried them and are they effective? They probably do a better job than toilet paper. Right?

2006-12-27 05:05:16 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

A fire occurred at a flea market. Apparently all the goods were exposed not only to the smoke, but also to the steam. My friend purchased a leather belt and some cloth gloves a few weeks after the fire. They were in plastic packages. When we opened them, they smelled like mildew! They look fine. How do I get rid of the smell without ruining the black leather on the belts?

2006-12-27 05:01:08 · 5 answers · asked by equal_opposites 5

2006-12-27 04:59:11 · 3 answers · asked by S.D.Surfer3000 1

2006-12-27 04:22:17 · 10 answers · asked by as12jk34 1

How do you get a funny smell out of wool? I bought a swaeter from a thrift store and have washed it twice! Any solutions that will clean better?

2006-12-27 04:18:00 · 4 answers · asked by girl3 2

Like when you buy a new pair of blue jeans and new white shoes and the dye from the jeans gets on the shoes. How can you prevent or remove the dye??

2006-12-27 03:38:13 · 3 answers · asked by Tiger 1

It is black ballpoint pen ink and I have a HP laptop with one of those soft almost squishy kind of screens (not sure if all of them are like that!). Since it is such strange material, I am scared to try any chemicals on it. I need help fast before my husband comes home HEHE! Thanks so much!!!!

2006-12-27 03:03:35 · 8 answers · asked by NightBecomesElectra 1

remove smoke smell?

2006-12-27 02:56:48 · 6 answers · asked by dallsfan401 1

I've tried scrubbing them in dishsoap in the sink, but it doesn't do it.

2006-12-27 02:32:14 · 15 answers · asked by der_bingle 2

I have light bown carpet and i have two spots that have dried hard and are blue and i tried hot water and it diden't work is there something that will get it off without stripping the carpet colour???

2006-12-27 02:02:45 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

when its made of 100% cotton and pre shrunk?

2006-12-27 01:44:49 · 6 answers · asked by the_kid808 2

Has anyone got any advice when buying a front loader washer. Has there been one you had that you really like.

I really like these features:

Energy saver/star
reduced water
can hold a king size mattress

What else do I need to look for when buying a front loader?

2006-12-27 01:19:37 · 6 answers · asked by fireeyedmaiden 3

Dryer is 3 years old. Not used for the past 2. Barrel spins, all controls work, there is a 'buzzing' sound which I think is coming from the gas 'regulator', which comes on/ starts at the point in time when the gas should ignite. I t seems that the gas is not getting through to the igniter. I opened the front cover and looked inside. all seems clean. Vent duct is clear.

2006-12-27 01:06:00 · 2 answers · asked by Satish C 1

2006-12-27 01:05:39 · 10 answers · asked by jeffv71 1

I've tried foam wash, fragrance spray, I even put coal in my car but nothing works.

2006-12-27 00:25:30 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous