Normally I'm not big on things disposable. When I hear of yet
another disposable item, I just cringe. Having said that, I've developed
a taste for disposable cleaning cloths. For instance, the bathroom wipes,
just to give things a cleaning without spraying stuff all over, it's really
handy. Hey, I'd be throwing out a paper towel, anyway, and the spray
stuff comes in a container, too. Cleans all types of things.

(laugh) Have I justified enough?

Anyway, last week I was looking for something else when I came
across this product: Weiman Cook Top Quick Wipes Range Cleaner.
I'm very happy with them. No spraying stuff on the stove that you then
have to remove. Just for a day to day thing, they work quite well.
I fried bacon earlier this week to make quiche. With my new range
I'm making an effort to keep it reasonably clean. You can see the
grease splatters.

These things cleaned up the grease presto chango, no problem.
From time to time we get questions, how to clean the stove, thought
I would pass this on as a good way to avoid the big cleanup, as I'm more
inclined to do this often and not get to the big cleanup issue.

nancy (did I really say I've developed a taste for cloths? Yikes)

Following up to myself, I note that they are kosher for passover:

http://www.weiman.com/products/kitchen/quick_wipes.php

This in case anyone actually does develop a taste for them.

(laugh) nancy

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
> Normally I'm not big on things disposable. When I hear of yet
> another disposable item, I just cringe. Having said that, I've
> developed
> a taste for disposable cleaning cloths. For instance, the bathroom
> wipes,
> just to give things a cleaning without spraying stuff all over, it's
> really
> handy. Hey, I'd be throwing out a paper towel, anyway, and the spray
> stuff comes in a container, too. Cleans all types of things.
>
> (laugh) Have I justified enough?
>
> Anyway, last week I was looking for something else when I came
> across this product: Weiman Cook Top Quick Wipes Range Cleaner.
> I'm very happy with them. No spraying stuff on the stove that you
> then
> have to remove. Just for a day to day thing, they work quite well.
> I fried bacon earlier this week to make quiche. With my new range
> I'm making an effort to keep it reasonably clean. You can see the
> grease splatters.
>
> These things cleaned up the grease presto chango, no problem.
> From time to time we get questions, how to clean the stove, thought
> I would pass this on as a good way to avoid the big cleanup, as I'm
> more
> inclined to do this often and not get to the big cleanup issue.
>
> nancy (did I really say I've developed a taste for cloths? Yikes)

Maybe I'll give them a try, if I can find them in the local stores here.
Are they disposable? I've been using these thick yellow cloths that are
not disposable. They're pretty good. I don't recall the brand name,
sorry.

"Nancy Young" > wrote in message
...
> Normally I'm not big on things disposable. When I hear of yet
> another disposable item, I just cringe. Having said that, I've developed
> a taste for disposable cleaning cloths. For instance, the bathroom wipes,
> just to give things a cleaning without spraying stuff all over, it's
> really
> handy. Hey, I'd be throwing out a paper towel, anyway, and the spray
> stuff comes in a container, too. Cleans all types of things.
>
> (laugh) Have I justified enough?
>
> Anyway, last week I was looking for something else when I came
> across this product: Weiman Cook Top Quick Wipes Range Cleaner.
> I'm very happy with them. No spraying stuff on the stove that you then
> have to remove. Just for a day to day thing, they work quite well.
> I fried bacon earlier this week to make quiche. With my new range
> I'm making an effort to keep it reasonably clean. You can see the
> grease splatters.
>
> These things cleaned up the grease presto chango, no problem.
> From time to time we get questions, how to clean the stove, thought
> I would pass this on as a good way to avoid the big cleanup, as I'm more
> inclined to do this often and not get to the big cleanup issue.
>
> nancy (did I really say I've developed a taste for cloths? Yikes)



I've had good luck with Costco's house brand. They have a type with built-in
scrubby things on the cloth and they work quite well. In fact , they saved
me from a chili explosion yesterday...

Hasta,
Curt Nelson

"Curt Nelson" > wrote

> I've had good luck with Costco's house brand. They have a type with
> built-in scrubby things on the cloth and they work quite well. In fact ,
> they saved me from a chili explosion yesterday...

Thanks! I'll keen an eye out for them. I don't have any expectations
that my store will consistently carry this brand.

nancy

Nancy Young, after taking an infinite amount of time, finally, on 23 Aug
2006, typed out:

> nancy (did I really say I've developed a taste for cloths? Yikes)


nancy,

A friend of mine is an actor and he uses those unscented baby butt wipes to
remove makeup. Son-of-a-gun, I don't wear makeup but it does a good job of
washing my face. A jumbo version of those hand wipes!

Andy

In article >,
"Nancy Young" > wrote:

> Normally I'm not big on things disposable. When I hear of yet
> another disposable item, I just cringe. Having said that, I've developed
> a taste for disposable cleaning cloths. For instance, the bathroom wipes,
> just to give things a cleaning without spraying stuff all over, it's really
> handy. Hey, I'd be throwing out a paper towel, anyway, and the spray
> stuff comes in a container, too. Cleans all types of things.
>
> (laugh) Have I justified enough?
>
> Anyway, last week I was looking for something else when I came
> across this product: Weiman Cook Top Quick Wipes Range Cleaner.
> I'm very happy with them. No spraying stuff on the stove that you then
> have to remove. Just for a day to day thing, they work quite well.
> I fried bacon earlier this week to make quiche. With my new range
> I'm making an effort to keep it reasonably clean. You can see the
> grease splatters.
>
> These things cleaned up the grease presto chango, no problem.
> From time to time we get questions, how to clean the stove, thought
> I would pass this on as a good way to avoid the big cleanup, as I'm more
> inclined to do this often and not get to the big cleanup issue.
>
> nancy (did I really say I've developed a taste for cloths? Yikes)

That sounds cool! I'll have to check them out, thanks.
Right now I use glass cleaner and paper towels, and the razor scraper
where needed. ;-)

Followed up with a dab of ceramic polish.......

Om -> with a glass top
--
Peace!
Om

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch"
-- Jack Nicholson

In article >,
"Nancy Young" > wrote:

> Following up to myself, I note that they are kosher for passover:

Tsk! Not when soiled with bacon grease!

Om -> Ducking and running...... ;-)

>
> http://www.weiman.com/products/kitchen/quick_wipes.php
>
> This in case anyone actually does develop a taste for them.
>
> (laugh) nancy
--
Peace!
Om

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a Son of a bitch"
-- Jack Nicholson

"OmManiPadmeOmelet" > wrote

> "Nancy Young" > wrote:
>
>> Following up to myself, I note that they are kosher for passover:
>
> Tsk! Not when soiled with bacon grease!

Good one!!! (laugh!)

nancy

"Mordechai Housman" > wrote

> Maybe I'll give them a try, if I can find them in the local stores here.
> Are they disposable? I've been using these thick yellow cloths that are
> not disposable. They're pretty good. I don't recall the brand name, sorry.

Ooops, I didn't answer. Yes, they are disposable.

nancy

When I got my new s/s gas stove a few years back, and husband
thoughtfully installed s/s splashbacks on the walls around the stove I
had no idea what I was letting myself in for.
Over time I've discovered that windex (or any other window cleaner) is
great for grease & spills and leaves the s/s sparkling. Relatively
inexpensive cleaner too.
Also discovered (when I ran out of windex) that white vinegar diluted
in warm water, works a treat too!

And toothpaste, believe it or not, does a brilliant job on silver!

LadyJane
--
"Never trust a skinny cook!"
could be the beginnings of an interesting new thread.....

"LadyJane" > wrote

> Over time I've discovered that windex (or any other window cleaner) is
> great for grease & spills and leaves the s/s sparkling. Relatively
> inexpensive cleaner too.

For whatever reason, I don't have luck on grease with that.

> And toothpaste, believe it or not, does a brilliant job on silver!

I'm sure, but it's quite abrasive, take care with that.

nancy

Nancy Young wrote:
> Following up to myself, I note that they are kosher for passover:
>
> http://www.weiman.com/products/kitchen/quick_wipes.php
>
> This in case anyone actually does develop a taste for them.

Probably not bad loaded with bacon grease... with some lettuce, mato,
and mayo I bet they make great BLT roll ups. LOL

Sheldon

On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:00:41 -0400, "Nancy Young" >
wrote:

>Normally I'm not big on things disposable.
>nancy (did I really say I've developed a taste for cloths? Yikes)
>
Since my daughter and her two kids have been here visiting (for two
months now! Yikes!) I've taken a shine to disposable cleaning
products.

The Mr Clean Magic Erasor is at the top of my list. It does my sink
(!) along with many other surfaces in my house.

Jo Anne

"Jo Anne Slaven" > wrote

> On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:00:41 -0400, "Nancy Young" >
> wrote:
>
>>Normally I'm not big on things disposable.
>>nancy (did I really say I've developed a taste for cloths? Yikes)
>>
> Since my daughter and her two kids have been here visiting (for two
> months now! Yikes!) I've taken a shine to disposable cleaning
> products.

See, you put it so much better than I did.

> The Mr Clean Magic Erasor is at the top of my list. It does my sink
> (!) along with many other surfaces in my house.

I find those very helpful in cleaning door jambs, etc. I haven't
used them enough to know just how many things they are good
for. Thanks for reminding me I have a box of those.

nancy

On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:00:41 -0400, "Nancy Young" >
wrote:

>Normally I'm not big on things disposable. When I hear of yet
>another disposable item, I just cringe. Having said that, I've developed
>a taste for disposable cleaning cloths. For instance, the bathroom wipes,
>just to give things a cleaning without spraying stuff all over, it's really
>handy. Hey, I'd be throwing out a paper towel, anyway, and the spray
>stuff comes in a container, too. Cleans all types of things.
>
>(laugh) Have I justified enough?
>
>Anyway, last week I was looking for something else when I came
>across this product: Weiman Cook Top Quick Wipes Range Cleaner.
>I'm very happy with them. No spraying stuff on the stove that you then
>have to remove. Just for a day to day thing, they work quite well.
>I fried bacon earlier this week to make quiche. With my new range
>I'm making an effort to keep it reasonably clean. You can see the
>grease splatters.
>
>These things cleaned up the grease presto chango, no problem.
>From time to time we get questions, how to clean the stove, thought
>I would pass this on as a good way to avoid the big cleanup, as I'm more
>inclined to do this often and not get to the big cleanup issue.
>
>nancy (did I really say I've developed a taste for cloths? Yikes)

I have to say I've NEVER used any kind of special cleaner on the
stove... when I wash the dishes I give it a quick wipe over with the
sudsy dishcloth and that's enough to keep it nice.

I bought new burner metal thingys last month because the old ones were
really icky and one of them was rusted half away to nothing (I didn't
know they could be removed for cleaning because I'd never had an
electric stove before!) I installed the shiny clean metal trays, and
then I went straight to the Dollar Tree and bought three packs of hot
plate covers to keep them that way. I had to get three because our
stove has one large plate and three small ones, while the burner
covers come with one large and one small. Total cost of the operation,
Fourteen dollars - eleven for the burners and three for the covers.

Now the real mystery of life is how to clean the oven without killing
myself on caustic fumes?

Karen AKA Kajikit wrote:

>
> Now the real mystery of life is how to clean the oven without killing
> myself on caustic fumes?



Karen, a lady I know on another board who is asthmatic said the new
EasyOff Fume Free or perhaps low fumes done wonders on her oven. She
said she was extremely pleased at how well it did and she didn't end up
in the emergency room. You might want to give it a try.

Oh pshaw, on Fri 25 Aug 2006 07:57:49p, Karen AKA Kajikit meant to say...

> On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:00:41 -0400, "Nancy Young" >
> wrote:
>
>>Normally I'm not big on things disposable. When I hear of yet
>>another disposable item, I just cringe. Having said that, I've developed
>>a taste for disposable cleaning cloths. For instance, the bathroom
wipes,
>>just to give things a cleaning without spraying stuff all over, it's
>>really handy. Hey, I'd be throwing out a paper towel, anyway, and the
>>spray stuff comes in a container, too. Cleans all types of things.
>>
>>(laugh) Have I justified enough?
>>
>>Anyway, last week I was looking for something else when I came
>>across this product: Weiman Cook Top Quick Wipes Range Cleaner.
>>I'm very happy with them. No spraying stuff on the stove that you then
>>have to remove. Just for a day to day thing, they work quite well.
>>I fried bacon earlier this week to make quiche. With my new range
>>I'm making an effort to keep it reasonably clean. You can see the
>>grease splatters.
>>
>>These things cleaned up the grease presto chango, no problem.
>>From time to time we get questions, how to clean the stove, thought
>>I would pass this on as a good way to avoid the big cleanup, as I'm more
>>inclined to do this often and not get to the big cleanup issue.
>>
>>nancy (did I really say I've developed a taste for cloths? Yikes)
>
> I have to say I've NEVER used any kind of special cleaner on the
> stove... when I wash the dishes I give it a quick wipe over with the
> sudsy dishcloth and that's enough to keep it nice.

But you're referring to a conventional coil-top range, whereas Nancy was
referring to a smoothtop. Entirely different cleaning issues.
Periodically, at least, they do need cleaning with a special cleaner.

> I bought new burner metal thingys last month because the old ones were
> really icky and one of them was rusted half away to nothing (I didn't
> know they could be removed for cleaning because I'd never had an
> electric stove before!) I installed the shiny clean metal trays, and
> then I went straight to the Dollar Tree and bought three packs of hot
> plate covers to keep them that way. I had to get three because our
> stove has one large plate and three small ones, while the burner
> covers come with one large and one small. Total cost of the operation,
> Fourteen dollars - eleven for the burners and three for the covers.

All good measures!

> Now the real mystery of life is how to clean the oven without killing
> myself on caustic fumes?

If you didn't get a self-cleaning oven, you probably don't stand a
snowball's chance in hell of totally avoiding caustic fumes. :-)

Using an oven liner on the bottom of the oven would at least help prevent
extensive cleaning from spillovers.

Using cooking bags for foods that notoriously spatter will help to keep the
oven walls clean.

Otherwise, call a service once a year and let them do it.

--
Wayne Boatwright
__________________________________________________

Terraform Mars? Why not terraform the Earth?

"Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote

> Oh pshaw, on Fri 25 Aug 2006 07:57:49p, Karen AKA Kajikit meant to say...

>> I have to say I've NEVER used any kind of special cleaner on the
>> stove... when I wash the dishes I give it a quick wipe over with the
>> sudsy dishcloth and that's enough to keep it nice.

Yeah, but then you have sudsy on your cooktop. I'm adverse to
rinsing if I can't put it under running water. That's just me.

> But you're referring to a conventional coil-top range, whereas Nancy was
> referring to a smoothtop. Entirely different cleaning issues.
> Periodically, at least, they do need cleaning with a special cleaner.

Actually, it's a gas stove. Liners wouldn't do it for me, the splatters
get all over the stove, including the ? backsplash part. I'm talking
about a one step, all over cleaning and degreasing.

> If you didn't get a self-cleaning oven, you probably don't stand a
> snowball's chance in hell of totally avoiding caustic fumes. :-)

That oven cleaner stuff is nasty, nice to see there are better for you
options these days. As far as the self cleaning oven, it does fume the
first time, I wouldn't do it without the windows open, and if I was really
sensitive, a fan blowing them out the window, too.

> Otherwise, call a service once a year and let them do it.

Great idea.

nancy

Oh pshaw, on Sat 26 Aug 2006 05:20:55a, Nancy Young meant to say...

>
> "Wayne Boatwright" <wayneboatwright_at_gmail.com> wrote
>
>> Oh pshaw, on Fri 25 Aug 2006 07:57:49p, Karen AKA Kajikit meant to
>> say...
>
>>> I have to say I've NEVER used any kind of special cleaner on the
>>> stove... when I wash the dishes I give it a quick wipe over with the
>>> sudsy dishcloth and that's enough to keep it nice.
>
> Yeah, but then you have sudsy on your cooktop. I'm adverse to
> rinsing if I can't put it under running water. That's just me.

And me, too.

>> But you're referring to a conventional coil-top range, whereas Nancy
>> was referring to a smoothtop. Entirely different cleaning issues.
>> Periodically, at least, they do need cleaning with a special cleaner.
>
> Actually, it's a gas stove. Liners wouldn't do it for me, the splatters
> get all over the stove, including the ? backsplash part. I'm talking
> about a one step, all over cleaning and degreasing.

Oops, sorry. When you mentioned the Weiman cleaner, I assumed you meant
the cleaner for smoothtops.

>> If you didn't get a self-cleaning oven, you probably don't stand a
>> snowball's chance in hell of totally avoiding caustic fumes. :-)
>
> That oven cleaner stuff is nasty, nice to see there are better for you
> options these days. As far as the self cleaning oven, it does fume the
> first time, I wouldn't do it without the windows open, and if I was
> really sensitive, a fan blowing them out the window, too.

Yes, even with a self-cleaning oven there are fumes, just not the same kind
as from a chemical oven cleaner. I always run the vent fan during the
clean cycle. And, yes, the furst time it produces a lot more fumes and
sometimes smoke.

>> Otherwise, call a service once a year and let them do it.
>
> Great idea.
>
> nancy
>
>
>

--
Wayne Boatwright
__________________________________________________

Terraform Mars? Why not terraform the Earth?

Nancy Young wrote:
> "Jo Anne Slaven" > wrote
>
> > On Wed, 23 Aug 2006 10:00:41 -0400, "Nancy Young" >
> > wrote:
> >
> >>Normally I'm not big on things disposable.
> >>nancy (did I really say I've developed a taste for cloths? Yikes)
> >>
> > Since my daughter and her two kids have been here visiting (for two
> > months now! Yikes!) I've taken a shine to disposable cleaning
> > products.
>
> See, you put it so much better than I did.
>
> > The Mr Clean Magic Erasor is at the top of my list. It does my sink
> > (!) along with many other surfaces in my house.
>
> I find those very helpful in cleaning door jambs, etc. I haven't
> used them enough to know just how many things they are good
> for. Thanks for reminding me I have a box of those.
>
> nancy

I love the magic erasers, altho I don't use the Mr Clean brand. My
husband doesn't wipe the stove when he's done cooking, so those help
when I get there and the stuff has cooled and congealed. They also
remove the coffee stains from plastic travel mugs.

They're also great in the bathroom (perhaps have a second one so you're
not using the same one as on the stove<g>) for corners that get a bit
of mildew, or soap or water scum collected.

maxine in ri