A degreaser that actually works??

[DoubleSix]

Just spent £25 at the local hardware store on three different degreasers to clean cooker hood, cupboards etc - yellowy film of fats.

The were universally remarkable.

Remarkable in their inability to actually remove/break down grease!!

Anyone recommend a product that can reliably do what it claims without me having to scrub the ends off my fingers??

[DoubleSix]

Simpo Two said:

Sounds like the kind of grease that has polymerised into soft 'plastic' and normal cleaners just skid over the top.

This!

It was astonishingly resistant. I could dig a nail through it easily enough but it would just kind of move around a bit if rubbed with a non-scratch scourer.

Acetone probably worth a go on the stainless steel, but some surfaces plastic.

[DoubleSix]

I'm going to assume that's a bit more serious than I require?!

[DoubleSix]

227bhp said:

If you don't have any of this in your shed you aren't a man.

Yes of course. But one of worst objects (dualit toaster) had numerous plastic parts so a bit cautious with the choice of weapon.

[DoubleSix]

227bhp said:

DoubleSix said:

227bhp said:

If you don't have any of this in your shed you aren't a man.

Yes of course. But one of worst objects (dualit toaster) had numerous plastic parts so a bit cautious with the choice of weapon.

I'm pondering how you get 'yellowy film of fat' on a toaster, do you butter it before you put it in?
Yes you're right though, you do have to be careful with painted surfaces and plastics, some plastics are ok with it, some not so a test and caution is needed, but you learn - it is supremely useful and cheap stuff to have around the house and workshop.

Tbh i'm a little baffled by that one too. It doesn't sit near the cooker and none of the objects near it have the same issue.