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And as I’m passing the aisle with cleaning materials, what’s this I see? NEW - Fairy Power Spray. I’m sure I saw an advert for that, stuck on a bottle of Fairy washing-up liquid. They said it would remove anything the ordinary liquid had trouble with.
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Advantages: It softens up baked-on food Disadvantages: So does cheapo washing-up liquid at a third of the price - or less
...I see? NEW - Fairy Power Spray. I’m sure I saw an advert for that, stuck on a bottle of Fairy washing-up liquid. They said it would remove anything the ordinary liquid had trouble with.
It’s certainly not cheap at £2.48 for 375 ml so it must be good. I’ll give it a try…
++++++++++++++ The Challenge ++++++++++++++
So today we’ve had Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie for lunch, complete with shepherd’s fingernail ... ...half the tin with this Fairy stuff and the other half with a cheapo washing-up liquid I got from Lidl.
I’ll do exactly what it says on the bottle: Allow hot surfaces to cool down, spray on the Fairy without adding water and leave for 10-30 minutes but no longer.
Ah, that’s Problem Number One. The spray isn’t diffuse enough – it all lands on the same small area instead of spreading widely. I’ll use up quite a lot trying ... more
They see me coming, I know they do.
I reckon it goes something like this:
“’Ere, Tarquin, look 'oo’s comin’ – it’s that bloke Floon!”
“Floon? Ain’t 'e a minor Shakespearean character from King Lear?”
“Nah, yer daft brush, that’s the Fool. Though p’raps there’s a similarity. Nah, this Floon bloke, Tarquin, will buy anyfink if 'e finks it’s summat new.”
“Like wot, Quentin?”
“Like ANYfink! Wot yer got that we wanna shift?”
“Well, there’s some veggie sausages – but I don’t reckon 'e could be daft enough to buy them fings. Or there’s some glow in the dark marmalade – but 'e can’t be THAT stoopid, can 'e? Hey, tell yer wot, Quentin, I’ve got this tanker load of gunge aht back wot smells sort o’ soapy. An’ I’ve got a load of green plastic bottles. D’yer reckon we could do anyfink wiv them?”
“Yeah, Tarquin, great! We can fill the bottles wiv gunge, stick a label on 'em wiv a fancy name and BINGO!”
“Yer’ve forgotten summat, Quentin.”
“Oh yeah? Wassat then?”
“Yer gotta stick a big sign sayin' NEW on it. That’ll get 'im.”
“OK then, Tarquin. See to it quick, like. 'e’s almost 'ere. Oh, an’ don’t forget to stick a high price on the stuff. If it’s too cheap 'e’ll fink it’s no good.”
+++++++++++++ In The Supermarket ++++++++++++
So here I am in Asda, having a casual wander and buying whatever I can fit into a basket. I long ago stopped using a trolley because I know I’d fill it to overflowing. I’m bad enough with a basket.
Let’s have a look to see what they’ve got. Veggie sausages – no, I’ve had those lots of times. Glow-in-the-dark marmalade? No, I’ve got some on a shelf in the bedroom. It keeps me awake at night but illuminates my route to the toilet.
And as I’m passing the aisle with cleaning materials, what’s this I see? NEW - Fairy Power Spray. I’m sure I saw an advert for that, stuck on a bottle of Fairy washing-up liquid. They said it would remove anything the ordinary liquid had trouble with.
It’s certainly not cheap at £2.48 for 375 ml so it must be good. I’ll give it a try…
++++++++++++++ The Challenge ++++++++++++++
So today we’ve had Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie for lunch, complete with shepherd’s fingernail clippings (Why would anyone want to eat a vegetarian shepherd anyway?). The oven tin is well crusted-up and as Mrs Floon reckons that there’s nothing worse than trying to clean a crusted-up oven tin, I’m going to try my new, super-powerful Fairy.
***** Brief Aside ******
I don’t understand this “Nothing Worse Than…” saying. I can think of lots of things worse than cleaning a crusted-up oven tin. Having your navel rubbed with coarse sandpaper, for instance. Or sleeping under a tree when a suicidal hedgehog takes a dive right where your head is lying. Or… well, I’m sure you can see what I mean.
++++++++++++ The Test ++++++++++++
I wonder if this Power Spray is as good as they say it is? In the interests of science I’m going to do a little test. I’m going to spray half the tin with this Fairy stuff and the other half with a cheapo washing-up liquid I got from Lidl.
I’ll do exactly what it says on the bottle: Allow hot surfaces to cool down, spray on the Fairy without adding water and leave for 10-30 minutes but no longer.
Ah, that’s Problem Number One. The spray isn’t diffuse enough – it all lands on the same small area instead of spreading widely. I’ll use up quite a lot trying to cover even half the surface so it’s out with the kitchen towelling to spread it evenly.
Right, now to do the same with the Cheapo stuff…
I’ll allow twenty-five minutes and meanwhile have a cup of tea…
++++++++++++ Results ++++++++++++
OK, it says on the bottle to wipe and rinse thoroughly…
Well, the encrusted food has certainly softened considerably and seems to be shifting mostly. There are a couple of places where I’ve had to use an abrasive cloth and rub quite hard but on the whole it’s worked…
But what’s this? Exactly the same result with the Cheapo. The tin is fairly clean but can I tell which half was cleaned with which product? If I stare hard enough I think I can detect a tiny amount of difference but not £2-worth of difference. And the old, long-baked-on stains are still mainly there.
I’ll do another test to be sure. Our eldest son does a really good cheese, onion and potato bake. He can cook one tomorrow night and I’ll wash up the tin. After all, he says there’s nothing worse than…
++++++++++++++ Second Test +++++++++++++++++
Procedure as in Test One. And the results? Also as in Test One.
I’VE BEEN HAD! THEY SAW ME COMING AGAIN…
++++++++++ Summary +++++++++++
If you want to clean dirty oven tins, I suggest you use any washing-up liquid, spread it on, leave it awhile and use the added help of an abrasive cloth or pad. I certainly can’t see any point in paying fancy prices for a liquid that at best is as good as a cheap, ordinary liquid.
++++++++++ Details +++++++++
There is a list of items this stuff is not recommended for, including wood, old non-stick pans, copper, kitchen appliances, painted surfaces…
It is recommended for use on frying pans, barbecue grills, casseroles and roasting tins (oh yes?).
It is a skin irritant so use with care. The ingredients are listed as less than 5% non-ionic surfactants and less than 5% polycarboxylates. So what constitutes the other 90+ percent? It doesn’t say…
In the interest of Truth I’ll admit here that it didn’t say NEW on the bottle. I only put that in for dramatic tension. But it was new to me so it amounts to the same thing. .
I’ll be more careful what I buy in future.
But they’ll see me coming again. I know they will…
Advantages: Its on offer Disadvantages: It doesnt live up to expectations
...on an t.v. advertisement for Fairy Power Spray caught my attention.
He wielded his green trigger spray bottle of the spray and within seconds all his baked on dirty dishes were transformed to brand new.
I have been told that I should have "gullible" tattoed on my forehead and although I wasn't entirely convinced, I thought Ainsley was a genuine sort of a chap and as he'd given the product such a glowing endorsement, I would go on a mission to find ... ...those who need to know, Fairy is made by Proctor and Gamble and the label proudly displays a crest and the magic words "by appointment to Her Majesty the Queen". Now I may be gullible, but even I can't see the Queen donning her marigolds and blasting her dirty dishes, but anything that's good enough for the Royal Household must be OK for Chez Pat.
The label on the front of the bottle shows the usual cute Fairy baby, but this time he (or she) means ...
patriciat 01.08.2003
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Advantages: Tough on hard to clean pans etc Disadvantages: Expensive
...for promises?
THE PROMISE
Fairy Power Spray for tough to clean pans, ovenware and grills (got plenty of those). Easily tackles burnt and baked on food problems (even more of those).
You use it on foodstuffs...grease, fried food, roast, meat, fish, sauces (preferably AFTER they have left the dish). The product can be used on roasting tins, saucepans, casserole dishes, frying pans and woks, hob tops (traditional and ceramic), glass surfaces, grills, ... ...worker!!
WHAT DO I DO?
Firstly, allow hot dishes to cool. This warning I cannot understand. Why would you start to clean your dishes before you've eaten? 1. Turn the nozzle onto the "on" position (yes...) and spray.
2. Leave to act for 10-30 minutes. However, it comes with a severe warning, NOT more than 30 minutes.
3. Rinse with water or put into a dishwasher and wash.
4. Remember very tough stains may need more than 1 application.
It cannot ...
danielalong 20.12.2005
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Advantages: It works! Disadvantages: Would be better with a wider spray
...I was recently recommended Fairy Power Spray and when I saw it in the shop today at the very reasonable price of £1.94 (normally £2.44), I thought I'd give it a go.
The Packaging: A green trigger spray bottle featuring a drawn picture of a baby donning boxing gloves (somewhat alarming!).
What it Claims:
"Easily tackles burnt and baked on food problems. Works best on grease, fried food, roasts, meat, fish, sauces." It claims to be suitable for ... ...frying pans & woks, hob tops - ceramic & traditional, glass & ceramic dishes, grills - BBQ, oven and grill pan, and ovens (inside, door, grill) & microwaves.
How to use: Allow hot surfaces to cool first.
1. SPRAY - Turn nozzle to the "ON" position. Do not add water.
2. LEAVE TO ACT - Not more than 30 minutes.
3. RINSE WITH WATER - or put in the dishwasher & wash within 30 mins. Ensure appliances are thoroughly wiped clean.
What it actually did: ...
Gertie25 15.05.2006
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Advantages: Easy to use, biodegradable, no more scrubbing and soaking for hours. Disadvantages: Having to wait for up to 30 minutes for the product to work, not suitable for all types of finishes.
...all the hallmarks of a Fairy product, made by Procter & Gamble, bright green, "FAIRY" in bright red and a picture of the little fairy baby but this time he is wearing his boxing gloves, this time he means business.
I could not wait to make my homemade lasagne and try the power spray out, so that afternoon I did just that. I do put off making my lasagne because after we have eaten it is such a job to clean the lasagne dish, all that burnt on cheese ... ...clean again. Lots of elbow grease and a couple of those old soap filled cleaning pads and the dish still looked like I hadn't touched it. NIGHTMARE!!
The instructions state that it will take "Three simple steps to removing tough baked and burnt on food"
1. Allow hot surfaces to cool down, Turn the nozzle to the 'ON' position. Spray on the item WITHOUT adding water. Turn the nozzle to the 'OFF' position.
2. LET THE PRODUCT ACT FOR 10-30 MINS (DO ...
Wkaren 10.09.2003
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Advantages: It shifts scrambled eggs Disadvantages: It stinks
...mention my poor purse.
Fairy power spray.
This product is manufactured by Procter and Gamble.
Presentation.
This product comes in a green spray bottle with the word Fairy in bold red letters, with a picture of lovely clean dishes and the Fairy baby wearing his usual nappy and sporting a pair of bright red boxing gloves....scary.
What can it be used on?
I had a pile of things that needed cleaning this high. I used it on my grill pans, the shelves ... ...use for my cottage pies, I even managed to clean my oven.
What does it smell like?
Horrendous is the word that springs to mind. I know your not supposed to sniff the stuff, but you can't help but get a whiff and it takes your breath away.
Did it work?
Yup it sure did. It cleaned my oven, pots, pans etc. etc. It shifts scrambled eggs from pans. The oven needed two 30 minute treatments. On all the things I cleaned there was no elbow grease needed.
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stitch1969 05.05.2004
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