HELP I Can Not Get It Clean!!!

Updated on December 15, 2009
S.M. asks from West Chester, OH
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I moved in with my husband almost 5 years ago. He had owned his house for almost 10 years and it was the standard bachlor pad. Before he owned it his parents did and they never cleaned very well. Now I am running into the issue of stilltrying to scrape years of dirt off cabinets and walls. I have 2 little boys and Idon't want them to think it is ok to live in a dirty house. I have tried for years to get he build up greese off the waals in the kitchen. I have tried every product I can think of even straight bleach. NOTHING has worked I am turning to you guys as a last resort before I give up and tell my husband we have to tear down the house because I can't take it any more!!!!! LOL. PLEASE help!!!!

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D.K.

answers from Indianapolis on

If you haven't tried vinegar, might try that. It tends to cut things, like lime deposits, etc. that other things wont.

If you haven't tried ORANGE CLEAN, that stuff WORKS when it comes to cutting grease. I use it when I need something a little tougher and especially when it comes to grease.

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S.D.

answers from Indianapolis on

Have you tried vinegar? Or spray with vinegar and then dust with baking soda?
Mr. Clean Magic Eraser?
SOS pad?

Panting over it all?? ;)

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A.P.

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I will have to echo the Quick N Brite. that stuff is amazing and non-toxic. They used to sell it at our state fair and ir really works. We have used it on clothes to take grease stains out. The solid can be made into a liquid to spray so you don't have to buy the liquid. It can be a little pricey to buy and ship, but it is well worth it. Good luck!!

A.

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R.S.

answers from Terre Haute on

I wonder if you could use keltz as a primer and then paint it.
Keltz takes out smells of smoke etc it stinks really bad but is a good cover/ primer.
You might try calling an industrial cleaning supply place and asking them for assistance.

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L.M.

answers from Terre Haute on

I had a light in my kitchen that had a build up of sticky thick grease when we moved in. I sprinkled baking soda over it the sprayed it with vinegar water and it came right off. A lot of timew when I wash my shower I sprinkle the baking soda over my brush and spray the wall of shower with vinegar and scrub. Might work on your walls.

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L.R.

answers from Canton on

I used dirtex to clean the kitchen cupboards before priming and painting them. Supposedly it cuts throught grime. It worked well enough but the cupboards weren't that dirty. It may be worth a try or maybe you could paint over.

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J.F.

answers from Toledo on

Lestoil! It is the best thing I have ever found. It cleaned black Sharpie marker off of my yellow kitchen wall with very little scrubbing! It is also the only thing that will remove the grease from the back splash behind my stove. I have used it to clean the kitchen cubpords many times. I even used it on my (white) microsuade dining room chair to remove crayon and marker that my 18 month old used to "color" lol. Like I said, best stuff ever!

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B.R.

answers from Columbus on

TSP-trisodium phosphate in the painting section will clean your walls. Wear gloves. Follow directions. All the new cleaners nowadays are phosphate free to save the environment, but nothing cleans like TSP. You've got to have phosphates. All good cleaners used to have them. If you can't find it, go to Lowe's or Home Depot and ask the person in the paint section for TSP-that's T, S, P. They will know where it is.

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C.R.

answers from Cleveland on

I've used Murphy's oil soap - sometimes straight - on greasy cabinets and wood. Use a scrubby pad or check in small spot to see if a scrub brush would work without taking the paint off :) Good luck to you!

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M.K.

answers from Cleveland on

Mr clean magic eraser. We had some grease that had been there for a long time. Came right off.

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S.C.

answers from Kokomo on

I'd get a steam cleaner.

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M.B.

answers from Columbus on

Hi S.,
They sell industrial strenth degreasers at Lowes that might help, it might be easiest to just re-paint! Also Simple Green works great on just about anything and is more enviro. friendly in the house.
I also must suggest www.flylady.net for you. Flylady will change your life and teach those kiddos how to keep their household together. Some of flylady's ideas seem strange at first but stick with her and she'll change your home and your life;-)
Good Luck!
M.

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M.S.

answers from Bloomington on

TSP is really powerful-- i used it to get really toxic smoke out of clothing from a house fire.

just be VERY careful not to get it on your skin. it's dangerous.

have you tried oxy clean? or powdered cleanser with a scrubbing sponge? i've found that the powder can clean a lot of stuff that spray cleaners can't.

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B.A.

answers from Toledo on

This might sound weird, but magic eraser takes EVERYTHING OUT! Just give it a try! My daughter had perminent marker on our granite countertops and nothing but the magic eraser would take it off! It's worked great on soap scum etc. Just keep it away from the kids, i'm not sure what the chemical is in it, but it works wonders.

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K.H.

answers from Mansfield on

Try Crud Cutter. I believe its sold in hardware stores maybe Walmart. My grandma is a chain smoker and this stuff removed years of tar.

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B.S.

answers from Cincinnati on

Those microfiber cloths...Scotch makes them...they are washable and reusable. I buy a pack of 25 at Sam's for about $10. They are WONDERFUL for cleaning. I would make up a good strong cleaning solution (like water with pinesol or water with Dawn dish detergent) and try washing with that. Dawn cuts grease really well and the microfiber cloth has little nylon loops that act like little blades to scrape off built-up stuff. They are WONDERFUL...

Another thing- if it's really thick, you could try one of those scrapers from Pampered chef for cleaning off crud on the stone bakeware. It looks sort of like a plastic disk...try softening it with dawn solution and then see if scraping with the plastic scraper helps.

It's probably going to be a several step process. Don't get disheartened...it will get better.

If the paint surface is really solid, you might try those green scrubbies (or yellow or white scrubbies are not as harsh) and see if mildly rubbing with that helps.

Good Luck!

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P.R.

answers from Cincinnati on

I say paint! You might even feel more liek it is yours...

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C.B.

answers from Columbus on

Shaklee's Get Clean line is amazing for grease - and just about everything else you can think of.

I can send you some free samples if you are interested in trying them! Just send me your mailing address!

C.
http://shaklee.net/carriebarta

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S.W.

answers from Toledo on

S.
I have the perfect cleaning products. No chemical to hurt your kids or yourself and POWERFUL in the cleaning department. I would love to get you more information. It is Shaklee and let me also tell you if they don't (for some odd reason) work you get your money back....100% guarenteed! Can't get any better than that. ____@____.com Look forward to helping you out!
S.

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S.P.

answers from Indianapolis on

Have you tried QUIK 'N BRITE?
It is an excellent product for removal of grease.
AND it is non-toxic too.
You can order it from their website
I have been using it for years and it excellent for stain removal on clothes etc.
Hope this helps you.

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