Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 I put newspaper on the floor when I did my oven doors, and used a glass s"Ooops, word censored!"er too. Doh! Why didn't I think of that? What do you mean by a glass s"Ooops, word censored!"er? Not sure if I've got something like that . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 I put newspaper on the floor when I did my oven doors, and used a glass s"Ooops, word censored!"er too. Doh! Why didn't I think of that? What do you mean by a glass s"Ooops, word censored!"er? Not sure if I've got something like that . **This**is similar to the one I use, which I've had for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 Thanks, Eggy! I've only got a wallpaper s"Ooops, word censored!"er - that might do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 12, 2008 Author Share Posted January 12, 2008 Thanks, Eggy! I've only got a wallpaper s"Ooops, word censored!"er - that might do. It should!...In fact it might do the job quicker as it's wider! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joojoo Posted January 12, 2008 Share Posted January 12, 2008 My oven door is still quite dirty for a lot of work, and there were puddles of water, but it stripped away some of the layers and I remembered it was supposed to be transparent. I've just been using the twisty nozzle, maybe scrubbing would help it I think some areas will need multiple passes as they are old and maybe a little neglected so won't clean up as well as say the fridge. It's a more fun way of doing it though I think some of it may be that the glass is discoloured on my oven door. I have used paper on the floor and that helps to stop the water going all over the floor. Have been having a go at the shelf out of the oven. I last cleaned it about 6 months ago so there is bit of build up on it but I'm having to use a brilo pad and it's still not getting it off Sore fingers now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I think my expectations were probably a bit unrealistic - you know, one blast with the steamer and then I could go and put my feet up and watch TV for a bit. My oven is pretty bad, and although a lot of dirty water has come off it, I think it will need several attacks. I also seem to have managed to get steam inside the double glass bit, and I think I'm going to have to get the screwdriver off and take the whole thing apart, which is probably what I should have done in the first place. It does say don't use anything other than water in the water tank, but I don't see why you can't use cleaning products with the steamer, of course being careful as some things might react when heated. On a positive note, I can't believe the difference to the grout between the kitchen floor tiles! My floor is transformed (at least, the few that I've done) and that is with just water, nothing else! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Guess what I've just done. Mine arrived this evening, less than 24 hrs after I ordered it, at a w/e too! So, had a play this evening, very pleased! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Is that why you were up so late Sheila? I have visions of you with your steamer beavering away at 2am! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 Am glad you are pleased. I bet you wished you could have used it on the RC thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 hmmm refilled the tank three times this morning and then thought 'perhaps I should actually get dressed and have some breakfast!' JooJoo, if you can put your hand in front of yours (as you say, NOT recommended!) then it doesn't sound as if it's steaming - I wouldn't dare try it with mine! The brass ball needs to be under the water-level to operate, once or twice I've had to give mine a shake to make it flop down, so you might check that? I think the answer with things like burnt-on grease on oven shelves is just repeated attacks, it is definitely looser after steaming. The oven didn't get like this overnight, so it's going to take a while to clean it up. Right, just off to finish the kitchen floor tiles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 That's right...a couple of attacks are what might be needed for a really grotty oven. Speaking as one who knows! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 I ended up ordering one, hummed and hawed after F&C's posting about them being back in stock, but found that I kept looking around the house and garden with a little voice in my head going "that could be steam cleaned.......... wouldn't a bit of steam cleaning get that looking like new...........a steam cleaner would get into all those tricky corners..............you know you really need a steam cleaner ". So dear reader, I succumbed Can't wait for it to arrive now Actually I think I need a doctor..............voices in my head and now I can't wait to get cleaning, I can't be well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 I've just had a rush of blood to my head and attacked 2 old blue roasting tins with the steamer. It will need a couple more goes, but WOW!....They look much better! The amount of chemicals they would have needed to resurrect them to this standard doesn't bear thinking about! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheilaz Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 That's a good idea, esp. on enamel. Had a go on the Aga & it's made a difference. But, after over 20 years very heavy useage I think I must get a proffesional clean (& restoration of enamel from when OH used Brillo pads ). I really need a good starting point to this idea of cleaning. Then, this new item will be brilliant for keeping up to date; it seems perfect for that! The kitchen grouting crumbled & whizzed out under the steam! But, I was already planning to renew that. Having great fun with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 If you need a tip for the Microwave- open the door and steam it all up then shut the door and leave it for about 20 minutes - go back- open the door and wipe off all the stuff that has loosened it it - magic. No scrubbing. I put the oven shelves in the dishwasher = the bits that dont come off are easier to come after being in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 Ta muchly....will give those tips a go! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 For the first time since I moved here, I'm not embarrassed to open the oven in front of visitors (since I have a kitchen-dining room, that's quite a problem!) I've discovered a trick with the oven door. PLEASE bear in mind that hot ovens are, er, hot etc, and this is not recommended - but assuming you are all adults with a modicum of common sense and have used an oven before, turn it on and heat it to 200 deg for about ten minutes. Then turn it off, blast the door with the steamer and then use your preferred s"Ooops, word censored!"er/scrubber, cleaning cloth etc. The burnt-on grease came off like magic! I still need to tackle the inside of the oven, and yes I know the instructions say 'don't use on things with an electrical element' but I'm prepared to take a risk. The kitchen floor tiles look FANTASTIC though, the grout is now pale beige instead of black! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 For the first time since I moved here, I'm not embarrassed to open the oven in front of visitors (since I have a kitchen-dining room, that's quite a problem!) I've discovered a trick with the oven door. PLEASE bear in mind that hot ovens are, er, hot etc, and this is not recommended - but assuming you are all adults with a modicum of common sense and have used an oven before, turn it on and heat it to 200 deg for about ten minutes. Then turn it off, blast the door with the steamer and then use your preferred s"Ooops, word censored!"er/scrubber, cleaning cloth etc. The burnt-on grease came off like magic! I still need to tackle the inside of the oven, and yes I know the instructions say 'don't use on things with an electrical element' but I'm prepared to take a risk. The kitchen floor tiles look FANTASTIC though, the grout is now pale beige instead of black! Good tip. I discovered it by accident. My friend came for lunch and I wanted to demonstrate it to her. The oven had pretty much cooled down but I steamed the oven door using the wire brush attachment. Minimal amount of elbow grease and what a difference! (I think my friend wants one now ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 You've got a WIRE brush? I want one, I want one! *rushes to website to look for extras*. Mine came with one large one, a squirty thing like an elephant's trunk gone wrong, and two small round ones (one is supposed to be bristle, one nylon, but I can't tell the difference.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 You've got a WIRE brush? I want one, I want one! *rushes to website to look for extras*. Mine came with one large one, a squirty thing like an elephant's trunk gone wrong, and two small round ones (one is supposed to be bristle, one nylon, but I can't tell the difference.) Oh no, steam cleaner envy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Mine came with all those plus the wire brush, although admittedly it was listed as an optional extra! Maybe it was in by mistake! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 I got a wire brush with mine too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 Me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted January 13, 2008 Share Posted January 13, 2008 OK. Mine did come with a wire brush, but typically I was in such a rush to get the steamer out of the box and plug it in, that I missed it! I just went to put the box away, and there it was. Will I ever learn? I'm rather because I've scrubbed away vainly at the oven shelves all day, and I bet this will do it in no time. I was tempted to get the steamer out and fill it up again, but decided that maybe 10.30 pm is a bit late ... I am getting a bit obsessed! I'm very relieved it's there. My oven is looking the best I've ever seen it, but the shelves are not ... that's tomorrow night's project then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 14, 2008 Share Posted January 14, 2008 I've used mine on the ironing tonight! I have some linen tablecloths that are an absolute pig to iron (and an iron due for retirement) so I gave them a quick blast of steam then ironed them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
