Problem solved! After a little more research, I opted against the chemical approach and for the Mr. Clean Magic Eraser.

Disclaimer: Before reading further, be sure you have time, energy and transportation available.


It's a MIRACLE! I LOVE TECHNOLOGY! Just think, had it not been for the growing of silicon, the microfiber might never have been invented. We have these marvelous computer chips to thank for Mr. Clean's Magic Eraser! I'm hooked. That's why the disclaimer is so important, friends. When you acquire this little wonder, you will go on a cleaning rampage, so be warned, you will view your surroundings with a critical eye, spotting every tiny spec of grime in your path. From the lightswitches to the stove knobs, the mirrors and the keyboard (piano and computer), you will instantly become the superstar of sparkle, the queen of clean, the diva of decontamination! But wait! There's more! I got a terrific tip to cut each "sponge" into 4 pieces and it is brilliant!

*scrubbing bookmark*

It's really great, it even pulled up the melted plastic residue that had, I thought, permeated my counter top. The Teflon scraper took off the bulk of the plastic and I was left with the very thin layer which Mr. Clean and I managed magically. I won't lie, it did take some elbow grease, but required only a tiny bit of water and did not damage the finish.

It puts Barkeeper's Friend at the bottom of my list of friends. I am going to really do the stovetop well with a razor blade and after that, it's Mr. Clean all the way.

I am much relieved! Now, since I didn't get my fun with fumes, I've chosed the alternative of Crown with Cubes. Anyone?