Came across this in one of the ・ใใใvideos, seems like a miracle cream. Anyway it’s lemon scented so why not? Even if I have 100s of cleaners at home I had to get it coz I’m an ah-soh.
Then I went about my extra task today. Cleaning the ovens.
“Highlighted item” refers to the top right white container
Not sure which one to use first so eeny meeny. I love this sponge! Took out the grease so easily that I couldn’t take out last time.
Honeycomb sponge with no honey ๐
A good alternative to the sponge that is used with the polishing cream, price in € ๐ฉ.
This cleaner works wonders! I’m set to clean the glass, the toilet walls, the doors with this cleaner. But I hate the idea that the sponge that goes to clean the electrical appliances (for consumption use) + pots will be used to clean the house. I need separate sponges!!!! Just as fussy as I have x3 clothes scrub (for clothes, for shoes, for floor mats). Dunno lah! Just some mad woman me have the mentality that I don’t want to mix the scrubs.
Will check in Greenleif next time if it’s the same texture
I don’t clean the oven that often. Maybe only once a month coz I hardly use it. When I did, it wasn’t as clean as today. Omg! Why did I only discover this product so late? I used to use baking soda + vinegar, Cif, kitchen grease cleaner but just couldn’t clean as clean as this.
Spent a long time cleaning the convection oven. Removed everything except the door, the top rod part, the bulb cover which I’m having trouble opening up. I need to change the bulb which fused out last week ๐ฉ. I need to figure out how to remove the double-layer glass, there’s some marks in between.
Oven as good as new
Wanted to clean the microwave oven that is stack on top of the fridge. I was already giddy from squatting and lowering head cleaning the oven then getting up to rinse the cloth in sink then squat again. Was still trying to recover the giddiness and didn’t want to climb up and down (to rinse cloth in sink to wipe clean)
I ended up taking my pot, trying to clean off the carbon buildup at the base (luckily it’s just the outside base not inside the pot). Managed to get some off. I’m too tired to check the other 2 pots, I needed a cold shower. As I brought forward the extra cleaning works that is usually done on Wednesdays to today. Called it a day! I’ll clean the other 2 pots another day.
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There’s also The Pink Stuff that I’ve heard of years ago but never tried it before. Checked on it to know the difference between the two.
Both Pierre d'Argent and The Pink Stuff are popular, heavy-duty multi-purpose cleaning pastes that require some scrubbing to lift tough grime. However, they differ significantly in their ingredients, abrasiveness, and scent.
Pierre d'Argent
- Formula: A French, 99.9% natural all-purpose cleaner based on white clay (kaolin), glycerin, and natural soap.
- Texture: A hard, solid clay block that lathers up when activated with water.
- Abrasiveness: Low to Mild. It cleans, polishes, and protects surfaces without scratching.
- Scents: Usually a light, fresh lemon or mint scent.
- Best For: Polishing copper, stainless steel, induction/glass-ceramic hobs, bathroom grout, and even sports shoes. It leaves a protective, water-repellent film.
- Pros: Non-irritating to the skin, eco-friendly (Ecocert certified), and lasts a very long time since the clay dries out completely between uses.
The Pink Stuff
- Formula: A UK-based, 99% natural paste primarily composed of quartz (a mineral), soap, and sodium silicate.
- Texture: A soft, thick, creamy paste that is ready to use straight from the tub.
- Abrasiveness: Medium to High. Its quartz grit is excellent for biting through heavy rust, baked-on grease, and scorch marks, but it can scratch highly polished, delicate surfaces.
- Scent: A signature, very strong sweet rhubarb fragrance.
- Best For: Heavy-duty outdoor furniture, barbecues, restoring discolored metal pans, and erasing scuffs on walls or sneakers.
- Pros: Highly effective at cutting through burnt food and grime; very satisfying, viral results.
- Cons: Can be too harsh for delicate plastics or glass stove tops. The paste can also dry out in the tub if the lid isn't sealed tightly.
Which one should you pick?
- Choose Pierre d'Argent if you want an eco-friendly, all-natural option that is gentle on your skin and surfaces, and leaves a protective, smudge-free shine.
- Choose The Pink Stuff if you have severe baked-on messes, rust, or heavy grease and need a stronger abrasive paste to get the job done.
