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Removing Stains on Formica?

I have been trying in vain to find some way to clean the counter tops in my kitchen. We are renting this house and the counter tops in the kitchen (Formica I think) are beige. There are all kinds of grayish stains and some that look like rust.

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I have tried Comet, Ajax, Bon Ami, a little household bleach and SOS pads to no avail! They have helped with some of the lighter stains, but there are still those awful old ugly brownish/grayish stains! I'm not sure where these came from, but I sure would like to get rid of them.

If anyone has any suggestions, I certainly would appreciate hearing from you. I saw a commercial on TV for something called Oxi-Clean and was wondering if that might help (however, it may just be for laundry, I'm not sure). Anyway, Happy Holidays to everyone! :)

By Kathy

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December 9, 20000 found this helpful

I would try either just some water softener (Calgon) in warm water which is an excellent cleaning solution -- or -- a mixture of 1 part water, 1 part hydrogen peroxide, 1 part liquid Tide, another good stain cleaner.

 
December 9, 20000 found this helpful

I have used Lysol Plus Bleach All Purpose Cleaner for many stains on my counters, and have had very good luck getting them out.Good Luck.

 
December 9, 20000 found this helpful

I have used Soft Scrub with good results. Are you sure it isn't a burn mark?

 
Anonymous
December 10, 20000 found this helpful

I always use straight Clorox>> open windows
leave on for about 10 minutes, if needed apply again. Haven't had a stain it hasn't taken off yet.

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Lotsa Luck,
DLB

 
December 10, 20000 found this helpful

Try a product called Zud. You can usually pick it up at a home improvement store, or Wal-Mart. It is very reasonable, and I have found it to work where other products haven't. Good luck

 
Anonymous
December 10, 20000 found this helpful

I use the bleach trick also, but on occasion that doesn't work. Then I take some liquid dishwasher detergent, any will do, and rub that on always works.

 
April 15, 20200 found this helpful

Tried to iron out the white stain, no luck. Tried magic eraser, ok for 10seconds , then stain came back. Tried Dawn, left on for 5 minutes worked fine but came back.

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Now trying Dawn , leaving on until it dries. Thanks for the tip. So far most effective. Need to keep countertops presentable for another year.

 
December 10, 20000 found this helpful

I swear by BARKEEPERS FRIEND. That's what we used to clean the counters in a bar I worked years ago. I sill use it in my own home all the time. I wouldn't be without it. You can buy it in any grocery store. Good Luck. taz4taz4

 
December 10, 20000 found this helpful

Go to your local paper products/janitorial place and get some ringo if they have it. Don't leave it on for more than 2 minutes. But it will work.

 
December 11, 20000 found this helpful

I have used good old BAKING SODA and a damp sponge or also the liquid electric dishwasher detergent. Preferable liquid cascade brand for great results as I have all white counters

 
December 12, 20000 found this helpful

I use a product by Melauleuca called "Sol-u-mel"...it is a wonder product! Just dab it on a cotton ball and spead it on the stain...let it sit, then scrub with SOS pad.

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I believe you can visit the Melaleuca site on the net to see about ordering it...or perhaps one of your friends is a distributor and could order it for you!

 
Anonymous
December 12, 20000 found this helpful

If possible, I would ask the landlord to put in new counters. If refused, what about painting the counters, with the landlord's permission, of course. A good paint store or Home Depot type store should be able to make good suggestions.
Lynn

 
Anonymous
December 15, 20000 found this helpful

For the person looking for counter top cleaner, a friend gave me
something that is similar to Ajax, it is called Barkeepers Friend.
It took marker off a wood/glass coffee table. It works wonders!

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Sharon

 
Anonymous
February 12, 20010 found this helpful

Try using a dampened bar of Lava hand soap on the stains on your Formica counter top.

Submitted by a reader.

 
By Tawnda (Guest Post)
May 7, 20040 found this helpful

Simple Green or the new Clorox Clean-up

 
By gerry (Guest Post)
May 20, 20060 found this helpful

how do I get a burn mark off of a formica counter?

Editor's Note: Try some Barkeeper's Friend. It is in the supermarket near the Comet and sink cleansers.

 
By Enter your nameDonald (Guest Post)
March 18, 20070 found this helpful

For food stains(organic stain) we use 1 scoop of Oxi-Clean in 1 qt. of water. This is also great to really shine up stainless steel sinks. Use your dish brush to scrub.

 
By (Guest Post)
September 17, 20070 found this helpful

Magic Eraser by Mr. Kleen

 

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