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So I bought 'Awesome' cleaner from Dollartree, and.....

11 years ago

.....now what?

I've seen Awesome recommended here a number of times, but I can't remember what it is, exactly, that it cleans so beautifully. :-)

Please give me your suggestions!

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jeaninwa
11 years ago
A true consumer...buying a product, but not sure why...LoL
breenthumb
11 years ago
Shows faith in the KT Community.
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alisande
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks, Breenthumb.

Jean, I identify more with the frugal than the consuming masses, but I'm sure you didn't mean to insult me. I really do have faith in the KT Community. In this particular case, most of them, I'm certain, know more about getting things clean than I. :-)
wanda_va
11 years ago
It cleans just about anything and everything. I love it for scrubbing walls and it's the only thing that will really clean the garage floor (which is stained). You will find a lot of uses for it.
chloecat
11 years ago
We use it for everything, from cleaning the stove & the kitchen floor to engine bays of cars prior to painting. :)
lisa_fla
11 years ago
I've always read glowing reviews. I too, would like to know what y'all are using it for. I'm thinking about getting it too. A lot of times on the KT I read great cleaning tips!
iowagirl2006
11 years ago
Super duper good de-greaser. I use it to clean off the top of my range hood.

I also use it to clean my ceiling fan in my kitchen because it gets that nasty greasy dust on it. Also good for the top of the fridge - my range hood doesn't vent out of the house, just goes through a filter, so I tend to get a build up of greasy film in my kitchen.
gemini40
11 years ago
I almost thought that was the one I recommended, but it is not. . Astonish was the one I bought, that is used to clean ovens, stove tops, and cookware etc. it is a paste.
Be interested to see how you like the "Awesome"

june
cheryl_ok
11 years ago
I love it...it is the GREATEST degreaser!
carol_in_california
11 years ago
I use Awesome a lot for cleaning.
I learned if you moisten a miracle cloth with water then pour on some Awesome and heat it in the microwave for 30 seconds, or maybe less, it cleans woodwork quickly and thoroughly. Be sure to wear gloves, though.
Also, heated Awesome on the cloth will clean up greasy stains and spots on carpeting.
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
11 years ago
Yes I use it all over the house but mainly in the kitchen, I did just buy a new version of it that says just for the kitchen. Both are good cheap all purpose cleaners.
emma
11 years ago
Almost all cleaners bother me, so I just use soap and water when I can. I even clean the toilet bowl with dish soap or old shampoos, that I don't use anymore. I was using the chemical stuff once a month just to be sure, but couldn't tell a bit of difference in the bowl.
nicole__
11 years ago
I like the awesome carpet cleaner......yes...I clean carpets with it. :0) :0)
chisue
11 years ago
What's in it? Amonia? Kerosine? Is it banned in California? (Usually a tip-off if something is toxic.)
alisande
Original Author
11 years ago
Well, it's manufactured in California.

The label also says:

No acid
No ammonia
No bleach
Non-flammable (I assume that lets out kerosene.)

It's supposed to be diluted, and the label gives an extensive dilution scale.
Daisy7
11 years ago
Among it's many uses, it's great for pretreating clothing. Grease splatters, grass stain, blood, no problem. You will never lose another article of clothing due to these things.

Pet throw up or accidents on bedding, furniture, all gone. Spots on carpets, gone. Smoker in the family? Spray, then wipe. Greasy kitchen dirt? Spray and wipe.

I've never had it damage or bleach any fabric of any kind.
SunnyDJ
11 years ago
It is AWESOME, I love it!
ravencajun Zone 8b TX
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Awesome Products Inc.
all the versions all the info.

Kitchen Cleaner
that is the special kitchen one that I recently bought.

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