Honestly, I get the appeal of the heavy-duty stuff—sometimes you just want to nuke the grime and move on. But I swear, half the time those “miracle” sprays just leave a weird film or smell that lingers for days. Had a fridge once that reeked of fake lemons for a week after I got impatient and used a store-bought cleaner. Not sure which was worse, the original funk or the chemical afterparty. I’ll take a little extra elbow grease if it means my kitchen doesn’t smell like a science experiment gone wrong... most days, anyway.
I hear you on the chemical afterparty—sometimes it feels like you’re just trading one problem for another. I’ve had better luck with a baking soda and vinegar mix for the fridge, but it does take a bit more scrubbing. Curious, has anyone tried those “eco” store brands? Wondering if they’re actually any better or just pricier water with a fancy label...
Honestly, I’ve tried a couple of those “eco” brands and half the time I feel like I’m just paying extra for a nice bottle. Some of them smell great, but when it comes to actually getting gunk off the oven or fridge, they’re not always up to the job. Baking soda and vinegar is old school but it works—just wish it didn’t take so much elbow grease. If only someone would invent a cleaner that actually cleans and doesn’t leave your kitchen smelling like a science experiment...
