It was so bad (you must know by now, in this post, that I
hate this job) that I truly did not think I'd see the white under the burnt-on,
heat-compacted and sealed-to-the-surface gunk, ever again.
This morning, I tried 409 and a few other things I had under
the sink. Finally, with not even a dent in the job, I grabbed my old faithful
Comet. I grabbed a small recycled-margarine container, and poured a small
amount of Comet into it. I added enough water to make a paste. I grabbed one of
those sponges that are rough on one side and spongy on the other side. I cut
it into fourths and dipped one piece into the Comet goop.
I gently squeezed the goop on the worst of the burners -
might as well go BIG, I figured.
After a little gentle rubbing, it began coming off! Rinsing,
and dipping, and wiping, with a silly smile on my face and cramps in my thumb
and finger, I managed to get all but the oldest layer off that burner.
Well, then the other four looked bad. I tackled them and
also around the outside of the burners.
So, in the end, I am happy with myself and the way it looks.
I do still need to attack that bad-burner one more time. After the cramp leaves
my fingers. But it's such a thin layer now, and not gunky - just old and
heat-sealed to the finish - can't wait until that's off, too.
I think I have a
pack of those burner protectors in here somewhere. If not, I'll check the
dollar stores later.
So, I was a good girl today. I am happy with me...I just
wish being a good girl these days wasn't so hard on the body parts...no matter
- it was worth it.
3 comments:
Come do mine please. I shall have to remember the "comet and water" goop.
It's a funny thing about Comet - I think it must have some Clorox in it. I have often used generic bleaches for various reasons, but for real, deep and serious bleaching, I always grab Clorox. Same with cleanser - I will use generics, but when I really need serious cleanser-action, I grab the Comet - it never fails me - and it rarely scratches or damages the surface. I don't even know what made me try this, but I am happy that I did. I plan to use it on the "hood" over my stove - that is a sad situation (sigh).
Ooops, forgot to say I'm in NV and can't come to do yours if you are in another state unless you can get me there without a plane (lol) - I just do not want to do that security-mess at this point in my life (lol).
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