Aldi Tiles/Kitchen Cleaner

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www.aldi.com

Aldi Stores Limited,
PO Box 726,
Naas,
Co. Kildare,
IRELAND.











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At first glance, my kitchen probably conveys the image of being neat, clean and tidy. True… to a certain degree. Everything has its place and generally speaking things are where they should be. I give work surfaces wipe downs with anti-bacterial wipes, and regularly bleach and disinfect the sink. The floor is scrubbed occasionally, and hoovered almost daily too. What a good girl am I?

However, not-so superficial muck and dirt remains, and I know it. It lurks almost invisibly, in every nook and cranny. Multiplying bacteria, reproducing quicker than you can say ‘Jack Flash’, planning an invasion of monumental proportions. I put off, and put off the inevitable, until normally round about Christmas time, when the prospect of discerning guests, and the extra preparation of foods in this area, motivates me enough to tackle these invisible feigns.

I hate this chore due to the time-consuming nature and extra elbow grease involved, so I’m always on the lookout for something strong to make this task easier and quicker. You see… I’m aware I’ve lost the odd bit of chopped carrot… the odd slither of onion and even the odd vitamin tablet, and once kitchen utensils are moved or lifted, these decaying horrors will probably come to the fore.

It was perfect timing then when I espied Aldi’s own brand of kitchen cleaner whilst musing around the shop about a month ago. The trigger-spray style, egg-yellow, clear plastic bottle sat all aglow and proved hard to ignore. Most appealing was the words ‘Power Force’, neatly tucked into the left-hand corner of the label.

Underneath the main title Kitchen Cleaner, was the statement that this product ‘RAPIDLY DISSOLVES GREASE & GRIME’ and that it has ‘GERM KILLING ACTION.’ Being in a yellow bottle, I was expecting lemons to be shown on the label, but no… apples?? Oh well…

At 69p for 500ml I was smitten enough and it was acquired forthwith.

**PRODUCT INFO**

This ‘Power Force’ cleaner has a list of precautions on the reverse of the bottle, including various surfaces it is not suitable for, i.e.: Untreated wood, aluminium, gold-plated fittings (I wish), and soft furnishings. If in doubt it’s advised to test a small amount on an inconspicuous area first.

*Safety

DO keep out of reach of children. DO NOT inhale the spray. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. In case of contact with eyes, you’re advised to rinse with plenty of clean water and seek medical attention. In the event of contact with the skin, always rinse off immediately.

The list of ingredients is not comprehensive, but it does state that less than 5% is non-ionic surfactant. It also states that it contains preservative and perfume.

Another snippet of information is the fact that this product has not been tested on animals since 1994.

*Directions for usage

There are no surprises with regards to directions. You simply turn the nozzle to the ‘On’ position, spray on surface, leave for a couple of seconds, then wipe off with a damp cloth, or clean paper towel.

**USAGE**

When I pulled the trigger, out shot the most refreshing citrus aroma, which filled the room. Maybe a slight hint of apple (?) in the bouquet too, but much more so, lemon.

The fine spray was delivered promptly to its intended target, and in a confident manner. I began on the painted wooden window frames first, and as soon as it made contact I was shocked to witness the change in colour of the clear liquid, as it ran down the frame. Like a mudslide collecting more and more debris as it travelled, getting darker all the time. A hurried and light wipe with a damp cloth was sufficient to bring the frames a new respectability.

When it came to the tiles, results were equally stunning, and achieved with little effort too. I just sprayed, wiped, and hey presto!

When I initially began this chore, I also got out my ‘Ciff’ cream cleaner to keep in abeyance for the tougher areas I envisaged, but halfway round the kitchen, I put it back in the cupboard due to the superb performance of this spray.

The worst area this ‘Power Force’ spray had to deal with was the undersides of the melamine kitchen cupboards. You know… where the toaster’s emitted black sooty smoke from burnt toast, and where the kettle’s been boiled countless times, welding and compounding any grease and grime to these surfaces. Looking at it made me recoil, and visions of ‘Aggie & Annie’s scornful faces sprung to mind. This is obviously an awkward area to reach, and where in fact the spray really proved an advantage over a cream. I was able to aim the spray exactly where I wanted it to go, without dripping, and simply wipe the revolting mass away.

Behind the microwave awaited another collection of shameful horrors. Dead spiders that were now skeletal… thick, black muck, and the direst thing of all… a very large TOENAIL..!! Due to its width I knew instantly who’s head would roll that night, and I had the DNA to prove it!

**CONCLUSIONS**

I’d set aside a couple of hours for this chore, and was surprised when I’d completed it half an hour sooner. This I put down to the lack of residue I’d had to spend time on removing, and the speedy efficiency of the spray. What really amazed me was that I’d encountered far worse dirt than I’d anticipated, and still the job was finished early.

What’s more, the kitchen smelt divinely fresh, and positively gleamed. The tiles sparkled, the hob shone, and where I’d even given the glass panes of the windows a wipe, there was a shine to these too. Some tea and fruit juice stains were also tackled admirably. As suggested on the bottle I also cleaned the sink with it, where I found it out-performed the Ciff cream in this respect too. Essentially though, bleach is the only substance to really champion the stains ingrained in my sink!

I never use marigold gloves when cleaning, so some contact with the spray was inevitable. I’m pleased to say though that my hands have not been affected in any way, although for people with sensitivities to this type of product, I would advise due care.

At no point did I experience any difficulties with the function of the trigger or bottle in general, and nothing arose to make me suspicious of its competence in dispatching its contents for the duration of its intended usage. I also found the design of the bottle comfortable and a pleasure to use. Incidentally, on an average-sized kitchen I’d only used one quarter of the sum total of the liquid! Not bad going, eh. In fact I’m struggling to think of a drawback to this product. Ummmm… possibly access may be a problem for some, but that’s about it.

Well… I’m off to preen myself and to feel jolly pious about my efforts. This spray and I are a great team, and I can’t recommend it highly enough, it’s excellent value!

Further information can be obtained from the details I leave you with below.

Seasons Greetings!!!

www.aldi.com

Aldi Stores Limited,
PO Box 726,
Naas,
Co. Kildare,
IRELAND.

 

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