[pro-clean]

could any one advise me on a cleaning product to clean a white arga, i believe the surfaces is a heat resistant paint, it is quite stained, we're not in this line of work it's for a friend 
thanks
Richie

[Collybolly]

I know it's a daft question but have you looked on the AGA website?:

http://www.aga-rayburn.co.uk/agatech/default.htm

or try http://www.agacentral.com

[clifford123]

de-greaser...and soft brillo....love doing aga's takes half the time and double the price...
dave

[pro-clean]

collybolly thanks for the links

clifford123 we've tried brillo pads and a de greaser with out much success thanks

can anybody else advise us 

thanks

Richie

[clifford123]

hi ritchie
if the stains are particularly bad, it's more than likely baked on grease. get yourself a small metal bladed scraper. this will not harm the surface as long as you scrape firmly forward at an angle of around 30 degrees. you'll be surprise what lifts off the surface!! check out the whirlpool website. you can order one under the accessory section. failing that your local domestic cooker repair shop should stock them. i've not found an oven (or aga) that's beat me yet...to sumarise...carefull use of scraper, followed by soft brillo, with or without de-greaser. wash and clean with water, and polish to high shine...because of the enamel surface glass cleaner will do the job....hope this is of help!!!
cheers
dave

[clifford123]

just checked

www.whirlpool.co.uk

hob scraper kit  £5.49p

under accessory shop
 

[Collybolly]

'Clifford', what about Carbonex 250? Ever tried that on an Aga?

I've used it on my own oven it did the trick.

Collybolly

[clifford123]

not heard of that product...sounds like carbonoff or similar products mainly used on the inside of domestic ovens...because of the special enamel surfaces you have to be very carefull what type of cleaner you use. the inside's of the aga oven are normally cast-iron...so all that's necessary is a good stiff wire brush...incidentaly care should be taken when cleaning the lids and inside doors because they are normally stainless steel...soft brillos are ok but NOT heavy steel scourers for obvious reasons (scratching)....
cheers
dave

[Collybolly]

Carbonex is commercial stuff from Forward Chemicals here's a bit off their website, it's powerful stuff, gloves recommended!

CARBONEX 250        BIODEGRADABLE
Removes Baked on Carbon, Grease and other residues.

HEAVY DUTY
CARBONEX 250 is specially formulated to remove baked on carbon, grease and other food deposits from ovens, baking equipment, utensils, food processing machinery, walls, floors and many other hard surfaces.
VERSATILE
CARBONEX 250 can be applied by brushing, spraying or dipping. CARBONEX 250 can also be used through steam cleaners, power wash equipment, tray washers and other automatic dosing equipment.
NON-TOXIC
CARBONEX 250 is non-toxic and no harmful residues are left behind after adequate rinsing.
NON-TAINTING
CARBONEX 250 does not taint and leaves all equipment odour free.
THIXOTROPIC
The thixotropic consistency of CARBONEX 250 allows application to vertical surfaces by either brush or spray. Its non-drip property allows prolonged contact with heavily soiled surfaces, prevents wastage by run-off and gives maximum cleaning power.
ECONOMICAL
CARBONEX 250 is very powerful and can be diluted with up to 250 parts water, depending on the degree of soiling. Typical dilution rates are:
Brush/spray application: Neat - 20:1 Dip tank: 3:1 - 20:1
Tray washing and similar: 20:1 - 100:1
Power washing and steam cleaning: 100:1 - 250:1
EASY TO USE
After brushing, spraying or dipping, allow the solution time to penetrate the soiling and rinse off with cold or (preferably) hot water.

[glenda hollis]

Unless i read it wrong, the question is about removing a stain from the painted finish, not about removing solid matter. I myself am interested into how this may be done.

[clifford123]

hi ritchie
if the stains are particularly bad, it's more than likely baked on grease. get yourself a small metal bladed scraper. this will not harm the surface as long as you scrape firmly forward at an angle of around 30 degrees. you'll be surprise what lifts off the surface!! check out the whirlpool website. you can order one under the accessory section. failing that your local domestic cooker repair shop should stock them. i've not found an oven (or aga) that's beat me yet...to sumarise...carefull use of scraper, followed by soft brillo, with or without de-greaser. wash and clean with water, and polish to high shine...because of the enamel surface glass cleaner will do the job....hope this is of help!!!
cheers
dave

   i stand by the procedure i've described above...it would be extremely unusual for a stain to penetrate the vitriose (spelling?) enamel surface

[paul macca]

Collybody re the carbonex 250 was there any fumes as you actually used it ?
I know the info you posted states no after odours on equipment used but when you do domestic ovens it is important the house / kitchen is not filled wih fumes  during the actual oven clean so would be interesting to know.Otherwise it might be worth a try.

thankyou in anticipation
 Paul

[Collybolly]

I didn't notice any fumes. I used it neat cos my oven's a disgrace! It does dry your skin out though. I've not tried it on any other applications. You'd have to satisfy yourself  before using it.

Collybolly