Old countertop, dirty gunk in texture. How to Clean?
by Leah Benson
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Crippled up elderly lady had this house. The texture in the counter top is nasty how do I scrub it clean. I have tried comet and a scrub brush with so-so results. I don't like using harsh chemicals. Any suggestions?
9 answers
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Did you try Dawn and white vinegar? Heat 1 c vinegar in the microwave. Add 1 c original blue Dawn dish soap. Stir GENTLY to mix. Spray on surface, let sit for 5-10 min, then go at it with a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. You may have to repeat, but I'll bet this works!
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Dee
on Nov 23, 2013
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don't know if this will help, but my Mother recently broke her hip & was in rehab 2 months after hip replacement & then I moved home for one month to help her get on her feet again. I discovered that after nearly 50 years of frying most foods over the years, I discovered her Formica cabinet tops were actually sticky! Nothing my brothers had tried worked & since there was nothing to lose, I sprayed the tops with "Awesome" cleanser that softened the goo even more so that a razor-blade scrapper like I use to clean up my glass cook-top stove just rolled off a thick layer that looked & felt more like a shellac surface being peeled off in strips! It was gross & exciting too. Beneath this mess was a clean, smooth surface which must have been similar to the new Formica when first put on. It was great!
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Pamela Withrow
on Nov 23, 2013
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Try using a steamer!
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Lemor Sidis
on Nov 24, 2013
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I agree with Pam . It also might be the finish is becoming gummy it also happens to cabinets, her idea makes sense to me and I would also try the cleaner she suggested, I was going to suggest another one but hers is better.
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Sherrie
on Nov 24, 2013
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I don't have one, but hot water from the tea kettle may work. Thank you for the idea. LB
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Leah Benson
on Nov 24, 2013
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Magic eraser is made for texture surfaces
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Amber
on Nov 25, 2013
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I also love magic erasers (they even have a knock off at the dollar store). Before you go nuts, try something that's a great degreaser like Dawn detergent. My first thought, honestly, was the stuff that took the gunk off my kitchen floor in all the little scratches and pits that form - Mr. Bubble (I swear, it works). It's easy to use (all of the mentioned) and not horrible chemically.
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Cynthia H
on Nov 25, 2013
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Thank you all. I'll let you know when I see what works. I really appreciate your responses. :)
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Leah Benson
on Nov 26, 2013
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I finally got it done Thanksgiving morning. I used the Dawn dish soap and hot vinegar with a Mr. Clean kitchen sponge. I think I actually now know what color the counters really are. LOL. The walls are hopeless, I'm just going to have to paint them. Thank you all for all your help. Leah
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Leah Benson
on Nov 30, 2013
Dee
on Nov 23, 2013
Pamela Withrow
on Nov 23, 2013
Lemor Sidis
on Nov 24, 2013
Sherrie
on Nov 24, 2013
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