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Ana Thu 09-Feb-17 11:52:41

Yes, Anya! If just to find out how his incredible expanding and shrinking 'thing' works...grin

Anya Thu 09-Feb-17 11:50:02

My window cleaner does have a very long thing. He uses it for the upstairs windows. But it won't reach up and over the conservatory roof. He did extend his thing to its upmost but it was way too short.

Perhaps I ought to invite him up to the bedroom?

Riverwalk Thu 09-Feb-17 11:47:04

Rather than buy a new piece of kit why not find a window cleaner who has those very loooong thingies that will reach.

I was astounded to see a chap on the pavement cleaning windows that were about four floors up - the thing has a pump operated from a van.

Anya Thu 09-Feb-17 11:41:32

I have used a mop before now nanasam but it left streaks, which of course are preferable to magpie poo, but not ideal.

nanasam Thu 09-Feb-17 11:24:27

What about dipping a broom head in soapy water? It has a nice long handle that should reach.

Anya Thu 09-Feb-17 11:07:35

Not wanting to start a new thread but I need some helpful suggestions too.

Bedroom window at the back overlooks the conservatory. Window cleaner won't touch it for fear of falling through conservatory roof or plain coward! I can reach half of it if I sit on the sill, clothe and cleaner in hand, and reach out as far as possible ???

Consequently I have a half a clean window and a half a grubby one, the grubby half now sporting a generous dollop of magpie poo. Anyone any suggestions of long-handled thingies I might buy to reach the rest of the window?

PLEASE??

kittylester Thu 09-Feb-17 10:17:38

I soak burnt on pans (not that I ever get any!) in vanish powder.

Anya Thu 09-Feb-17 10:14:26

That's the one I'm taking about Shysal.

merlotgran Thu 09-Feb-17 09:56:18

The best product for cleaning any burned surface is Astonish. It's a paste which comes in a tub. You can get it in Wilkinsons or order it from Amazon. I think I've also seen it in Sainsburys.

It's non abrasive and best used with a 'greenie' scouring pad.

Cherrytree59 Thu 09-Feb-17 09:52:49

Oops please ignore typosblush

Cherrytree59 Thu 09-Feb-17 09:51:16

Well if t is still back after you try
all suggestion from above it will be super clean!
If it still works perhaps will come off in time.

Years ago I had a blackened saucepan (I had quite a few when I was first married!)
One day I used it to cook rhubarb.
It took he all the black off the inside of the pan!

Alima Thu 09-Feb-17 09:25:56

There are some good tips on line using vinegar and baking soda to clean burnt pans. Also using Coke a Cola. (Just think what that stuff does to your stomach !)

shysal Thu 09-Feb-17 09:23:37

Try some Oven Pride. This has the large polythene bag as described by Anya, although hers may be one for BBQs. It works beautifully on enamel baking tins, but I haven't tried on other pans.

grandMattie Thu 09-Feb-17 09:21:01

perhaps soaking with a strong solution of washing soda might help? I find that very helpful for burned on grease and stuff on dishes and pans.
As for chucking it - it depends on how much you paid in the first place. It probably is worth trying to fix it first, anya
Good luck

Anya Thu 09-Feb-17 09:18:36

Yes, try wetting it then sprinkling on soap powder and leaving it for a couple of hours. That might work.

There is something I use to clean the oven grills. Forget the name but it consists of a large polythene bags and something chemical (best used outside) and then you leave it in the bag overnight. Works great with grills but not sure about other things.

Or chuck it and buy a new one?

MawBroon Thu 09-Feb-17 09:07:11

If it is just blackened (like when I used a large lid to extinguish an oven glove fire on top of the cooker) I am afraid I have no suggestions, I scrubbed and scrubbed and while some came off, it remains discoloured.
However if there is burnt on food, biological soap powder or stain remover (ACE) may do it. I just heated up some ACE and let it simmer gently and it eventually came off.
I take it you have already attacked it with Fairy Power Spray? (Used dry)

PRINTMISS Thu 09-Feb-17 08:52:43

I bought myself a lovely new steamer, used it a couple of times, left it on the stove yesterday and it is burned black and I am having trouble cleaning it. Any ideas please. It is not a non-stick, but I am loath to use abrasives on it, it WAS so sparkling brand new. Oh! Woe is me, what an idiot. Any ideas for cleaning please. Thank you.