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TSV clay cleaner...Is it really that good?? Any users??

hopi — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 14:18:36 GMT

Fiber glass tub and marble counters are my main concerns, tired of using chemicals all the time. Is the French clay the Q backstory they always look to reel buyers in?

Is clay - just clay?

Re: TSV clay cleaner...Is it really that good?? Any users??

Mominohio — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 14:30:49 GMT

I've been using the BioCleaner for a couple of years now and I have to say I LOVE THIS STUFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kind of silly to get so excited about something like this, and I tried another similar product from one of Q's big cleaning guys, and didn't think it was anywhere near as good as the Bio Cleaner.

I use it on stainless steel (sink and pots and pans shine better than when new), glassware that has water spots, stains, and hard water build up, fiberglass shower and tubs.

I collect vintage Pyrex, and it cleans that old paint on the outside of the bowls without scratching or dulling the paint, and the white insides, it takes the utensil marks right off. Cleans all the residue and dark marks off of Corningware, and Corelle dishes too. I even have a set of Temp-tations Vintage Grace cream dishes that were showing utensil marks and it took the marks off those dishes, all without scratching (I use it on all my vintage Pfaltzgraff for utensil marks too).

A while back, I noticed that this product got some not so good reviews, and I think because it isn't a 'magic' paste, but requires some elbow grease to make it work. It isn't as simple as spread it on and done.

I stocked up on this, as at one time, they had some trouble keeping it in stock. I figured it would be like the Super Cloths and be gone someday.

I don't want to ever be without this stuff, as I use it to clean pots and pans daily.

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151949 — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 14:41:57 GMT

It has a 5 Star rating on the internet.I ordered it to try on my glass top stove.

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RespectLife — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 14:52:52 GMT

Ditto everything @Mominohio said!

I bought it when it first came out to use on our glass top stove which I manage to slop up pretty quick every time I cook.

It cleans, it shines, it removes gunk and doesn't scratch.

We love it. Use it everywhere. I think it works just like they say. Yes, mominohio is correct...you gotta rub! But the pure ingredients sold us and the results were as promised.

It lasts FOREVER! We use it all the time and have barely dented the tub!

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Snoopp — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 15:36:45 GMT

Count me in as a happy customer. This is the best stuff I've found to clean a glass cooktop.

I use this on all my sinks and it does a nice job, just make sure to rinse cause it can leave a film.

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ctinaw — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 16:36:19 GMT

@hopi wrote:
Fiber glass tub and marble counters are my main concerns, tired of using chemicals all the time. Is the French clay the Q backstory they always look to reel buyers in?
Is clay - just clay?

It seems that clay is the abrasive and cohesive component to the mix. They did state that it is not the only ingredient. There are soap crystals mixed in along with whatever scent you choose. Hard to say what the magic is per say but it does appear to work and people seem to like it. I was saying in another thread it reminds me quite a bit of another product sold by that home party business that begins with an "N" that sells "natural" cleaning products. Except their version sells for MUCH more. This is cheap enough that it seems like a super bargain compared to theirs. I'm definitely going to try it.

Though I have to snicker every time they say you are cleaning without chemicals, because that is misleading and completely false. Water is a chemical if you want to get techinical. They could say harmful or manufactured or man made, but you're still cleaning with chemicals here.

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Puppy Lips — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 18:05:35 GMT

Thank you all for posting your reviews of this product. I just ordered it myself. I have tried numerous cleaners to get our stove top clean, and they barely work at all. I will be excited to give this a try on our stovetop, and on our glass shower doors which are a real pain to clean.

Of course I had just swore to myself that I would stop ordering from QVC for awhile -- but this does not count, as it is a cleaner, and I could have bought any old cleaner somewhere else! Clothes and jewelry are still off limits for me for now.

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Mz iMac — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 18:42:46 GMT

@RespectLife wrote:

I think it works just like they say. Yes, mominohio is correct...you gotta rub!

Glad you stated that! I noticed when the MALE vendors of these cleaning products are partnered w/a FEMALE host, the females NEVER, EVER scrub.

It appears you need to use MALE strength/muscles to get the objects clean w/one or two swipes using.

FWIW....

I realize the female vendors do not want to mess up their hands & nails. But, that is why Playtex invented...

I noticed the same thing when the FEMALE host was presenting those 50 micro cloths. The MALE vendor was doing all the rubbing. FEMALE host never rubbed a thing!

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HappyDaze — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 18:49:47 GMT

I posted this under the TSV forum but can anyone describe the "original" scent? TIA!

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Mominohio — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 19:00:47 GMT

@HappyDaze wrote:
I posted this under the TSV forum but can anyone describe the "original" scent? TIA!

There really isn't a scent, and that is what I prefer. There is a bit of a smell like clay (not play doh) but I don't find in to offensive at all and really I don't notice the smell unless I'm thinking about it. Definitely not chemically, or perfume smelling.

Many things we use to clean are either super scented, or super chemical smelling, and this is neither.

@HappyDaze

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HappyDaze — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 19:01:23 GMT

@Mominohio thank you!

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Mominohio — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 19:02:28 GMT

@Mz iMac wrote:
@RespectLife wrote:
I think it works just like they say. Yes, mominohio is correct...you gotta rub!
Glad you stated that! I noticed when the MALE vendors of these cleaning products are partnered w/a FEMALE host, the females NEVER, EVER scrub.
It appears you need to use MALE strength/muscles to get the objects clean w/one or two swipes using.

FWIW....
I realize the female vendors do not want to mess up their hands & nails. But, that is why Playtex invented...

I noticed the same thing when the FEMALE host was presenting those 50 micro cloths. The MALE vendor was doing all the rubbing. FEMALE host never rubbed a thing!

@Mz iMac

Saw a presentation of this a little bit ago, and Antonella (sp?) did actually do some of the scrubbing! Go figure! She is doing a jewlery show right now, so she must have been careful!

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mousiegirl — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 19:15:35 GMT

It is wonderful! There was a large burned spot on the inside of an old pot. I soaked the inside with this clay, just left it for several days, and when I cleaned it, the inside looked like new.

Some cleaners will scratch stainless steel, but not this clay.

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Puppy Lips — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 19:35:51 GMT

@mousiegirl wrote:
It is wonderful! There was a large burned spot on the inside of an old pot. I soaked the inside with this clay, just left it for several days, and when I cleaned it, the inside looked like new.

Some cleaners will scratch stainless steel, but not this clay.

Well I hope it works for me. For whatever reason, one of my sons wanted to make popcorn the old fashioned way. He used one of my pots and of course burned the bottom. It has had black burnt on spots ever since. I have tried cleaning it over and over to no avail. Luckily, we don't use that pot too often.

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mousiegirl — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 19:48:25 GMT

@Puppy Lips wrote:
@mousiegirl wrote:
It is wonderful! There was a large burned spot on the inside of an old pot. I soaked the inside with this clay, just left it for several days, and when I cleaned it, the inside looked like new.

Some cleaners will scratch stainless steel, but not this clay.
Well I hope it works for me. For whatever reason, one of my sons wanted to make popcorn the old fashioned way. He used one of my pots and of course burned the bottom. It has had black burnt on spots ever since. I have tried cleaning it over and over to no avail. Luckily, we don't use that pot too often.

@Puppy Lips As another poster mentioned, it does take some elbow grease, but it does work. I would put some clay in the pot, then warm water, and let it soak for a few days at least.

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GingerPeach — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 00:23:01 GMT

It does a great job on my stainless steel sink and my ceramic cooktop.

I also used it recently to get some older stuff off the inside of the oven door. It didn't get everything, but did much more than I expected. I re-applied it several times, clearing it off after each application (and each scrubbing). I only used the sponge that came with it. And I can't scrub all that hard due to health issues.

It's also great for removing tea/coffee stains from the insides of cups if the dishwasher detergent isn't doing its job. (I tried a new dishwasher detergent that is not living up to its billing, but didn't want to toss it out.)

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msvictoria — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 00:49:55 GMT

I agree with all the positive responses and suggestions you received from other Bio users. I just want to add that it is GREAT on silver - jewelry or serving pieces and so much less toxic than the traditional silver cleaners.

I cleaned my whole fiberglass tub with it today, as I have done before and use it for lots of other cleaning - stove top, sinks, etc. I don't think you'll regret buying it - just keep trying it around the house as noted by others!

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jlkz — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 00:56:13 GMT

Before these boards changed, I remember responding to a post requesting tried-&- true cleaners for fiberglass tubs.

The base of the master bath shower is fiberglass and I only use BarKeeper's Friend cleanser in the gold and blue can. Since it was really bad, I wet it down, liberally sprinkled the BKF cleanser and wet it down also. Used a long handled brush to spread it around and let it sit for 15 minutes. Rinsed and repeated the steps. WOW, bright white again.

BKF works beautifully on stainless steel sinks too. I can remember when we had the kitchen redone that the porcelain sink picked up many gray marks from pot, lids, etc and stains from coffee. Regular cleanser did nothing to banish the marks and stains.

HTH you to save time and $....

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60sgirl — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 01:09:43 GMT

I am interested in this product so I tried to research. they do not list ingredients and only say it is clay mixed with soap flakes and mineral oil (I found on some blogger website on the net).

they did say it's not all as easy on some things, you do have to scrub a lot. Makes me think it would be hard to clean those oven racks and inside the oven without a lot of rubbing and scrubbing,

With all that said, again in trying to find more research, why is QVC the only place in the US that sells this? The only other place that came up was eBay so that doesn't count as a retailer. Before I buy anything I like to check other places for bargains. In this case I wanted to see if I could buy just one jar with the sponge and nope, nowhere. Those 3 tubs look like they'd last for years. Once you clean all your stainless steel pots and sinks I would think you wouldn't need to do that again for a long time.

When QVC sells something they always seem to sell multiples and with just me in the house I don't need months and months worth of products. Anyone else find this in singles somewhere? What happens when QVC sells out, you can't buy it again?

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Sooner — Thu, 04 Feb 2016 01:25:34 GMT

Why not just use Barkeeper's Friend? Isn't this about the same thing? I have becoome SO leery of QVC lately. Isn't that a real shame? But they will say anything now.