My countertops are 20 years old, in excellent condition, but are poris in some areas. I use bleach and water to clean them, but I'm looking for a good commercial cleaner. They are a light almond color. Any suggestions?
2006-06-19 04:50:56 · 9 answers · asked by Nunya B 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
Don't use straight bleach and water because they will eventually turn yellow, but do use the name brand of Clorox Cleanup. Is strong but works great on the Formica. I have 4 kids and white Formica, so needless to say, they do spill lots of stuff on them. It gets red kool-aid out of them!
2006-06-19 04:58:20 · answer #1 · answered by brittme 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Be a little easy with the bleach, it'll sterylize the countertop very well, but it'll eat the enamel after a while. 20 years is a good long life for formica, congratulations! The best thing we found (I used to work for one of Formica companies vendors), is Simple Green.
2006-06-19 04:55:58 · answer #2 · answered by Beardog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After trying what seems like zillons of counter top cleaners I have found that the absolute best is 1/2 cup white distilled vinegar, 1 cup water, and 1 teaspoon cheap econo-brand dishwashing liquid. Put it in a spray bottle and clean as usual. Cheap and environmental friendly.
If you have tough stains to get up there's a great orange paste called orange-glo that works magic.
2006-06-19 04:56:32 · answer #3 · answered by mdelechat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use clorox cleaner for everything.It gets it clean and I haven't found any damage caused from it.
2006-06-19 04:53:34 · answer #4 · answered by vze4h35z@verizon.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use Cascade dishwasher detergent and a scrunge. I use it every week and it works great.
2006-06-19 04:53:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU REALLY DON'T NEED A COMMERCIAL CLEANER.. BELIEVE IT OR NOT VINEGAR AND WATER WILL CLEAN JUST AS WELL.
2006-06-19 04:55:55 · answer #6 · answered by Melba Toast 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windex.... or 409
2006-06-19 04:52:31 · answer #7 · answered by marcy_smile 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
EASY OFF BAM I use it everywhere, I love it!
2006-06-19 04:52:48 · answer #8 · answered by suziQ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
believe it or not - amonia!
2006-06-19 04:52:55 · answer #9 · answered by Bugs_Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋