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21/07/2010 - SUNDAY MIRROR RECOMMENDS OVEN MATE

We all know that cleaning the barbecue can be a time consuming chore, but with Oven Mate Gel the job can be done easily.

The Sunday Mirror's Zena Alli recommended Oven Mate Gel to help with the task in her weekly top tip column.

If you need to clean the barbecue, simply paint Oven Mate Gel onto the barbecue, leave overnight and wipe clean in the morning.  

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28/06/2010 - CLEANING THE BBQ/OVEN IS THE UKS MOST HATED CHORE
A survey conducted by TNS Omnibus with leading oven cleaning manufacturer, RDi International, has revealed that cleaning the oven/barbecue is the UK’s most hated household chore*1.
 
A further survey conducted via TNS Omnibus found that over one in ten people, a staggering 11%, never clean their oven at all, and in the 16-24 year old bracket this figure rose to 20%. Greater Londoners have the dirtiest ovens (16%) with the North East and Yorkshire/Humberside (79%) and Scotland (82%) coming out tops for cleanliness. *2
 
A staggering 52% of all women loath the task, as opposed to just 38% of men, but overall 45% of 16-64 year olds found the task to be the most disliked. Ray Diss, Managing Director, RDi International believes this insight into consumer behaviour invaluable. *1
 
He says: “We all know that cleaning the oven can be hard work, that’s why we’ve created easy-to-use award-winning products. The stats reveal cleaning the oven is hated by 14% more females than males; this figure is significant for retailers and wholesalers as it proves there is a strong demand, especially from women, for an excellent cleaning product.”
 
He added: “We’ve created a range of top-class products, with Oven Mate Gel gaining approval from the Good Housekeeping Institute and ‘Best Buy’ award from Which? But we mustn’t stand still. At RDi International we are developing a number of new formulas to help make consumers’ lives easier; these new products will be launched later in the year.”
*1 TNS Omnibus collected 1028 GB Adults – 07/04/2010 – 09/04/2010
*2 TNS Omnibus collected 1006 GB Adults – 06/05/2010 – 10/05/2010
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02/06/2010 - OVEN MATE TOP TEN PRODUCT AT LAKELAND

Our Oven Mate Gel is not only the best buy at Which? and gained top marks at the Good Housekeeping Institute, it is also one of the top ten sellers at Lakeland.

The Mail on Sunday featured the many amazing houseware products on offer at the store, and we're delighted that our award-winning oven cleaner remains one of their best buys!

 

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24/05/2010 - JEAN-CHRISTOPHE NOVELLI TO FRONT OVEN MATE CAMPAIGN

The multi-starred Michelin chef, Jean-Christophe Novelli, will front a trade marketing campaign for award-winning oven cleaning brand, Oven Mate.

The five-figure advertising and publicity campaign will focus on pushing Oven Mate into the food service sector, and raise greater awareness of its first-class reputation amongst industrial caterers, restaurateurs, publicans, and wholesalers.
 
Jean Christophe Novelli is delighted to be supporting the Oven Mate brand. He says: “I’m really pleased to be spreading the word about Oven Mate’s cleaning powers. I believe Oven Mate is the best oven cleaner on the market, and as the Novelli brand is synonymous with excellence, it is only right that we align ourselves with such market leaders.”
 
Jean-Christophe will be the face of Oven Mate’s trade advertising campaign, and will support all public relations activity around their Oven Mate Gel, Oven Mate Stainless Steel Cleaner, and Oven Mate Instant Foam products.  
 
Ray Diss, Managing Director, RDi International, adds: “Jean-Christophe is renowned for his top culinary skills and world-class academy. I’m sure he’ll help us reach our business objectives.”
 
Oven Mate has been proven to beat other oven cleaners in stringent testing. Oven Mate has been recommended by the Good Housekeeping Institute, and gained top marks at Which? The product has been designed to make life easier for the professional or domestic cleaner. 
 
For more information on Oven Mate, visit www.rdiinternational.co.uk.
 
Oven Mate Products:
 
Oven Mate Gel – RRP £7.99
Oven Mate Gel has been approved by the Good Housekeeping Institute for the best performing oven cleaner, and gained top marks by consumer champion, Which?
 
The gel is easy to apply – simply paint on with a brush (supplied) and wait for the gel to turn brown, then wipe clean. The gel formulation gives you increased control in directing the cleaner to the areas that really need it, unlike traditional spray cleaners. The gel is also fume-free, so there’s no need to ventilate the kitchen, and will leave no lingering fumes once the gel has been removed. Oven Mate Gel is really versatile and can be used on ovens, oven racks, hobs, grill pans and barbecues.   
 
Oven Mate Instant Foam – RRP £5.99
Oven Mate Instant Foam is the ideal product to use daily to keep your oven, grill or barbecue in pristine condition. The foam has a fume-free formulation and can be safely sprayed onto racks, hob, oven, and cooking pans, it also makes short work of cleaning the grease and grime.
 
Oven Mate Stainless Steel Clean Polish – RRP £5.99
Oven Mate Stainless Steel Clean Polish lifts dirt and grime and leaves a brilliant smear-free shine. The polish leaves an invisible layer which resists fingermarks, and prevents dirt sticking to the surface making it easier to clean time and time again. The product is suitable for all stainless steel applications. 
 
RDi International
RDi International is a privately-owned company established in 1993 to provide innovative products to the professional and home cleaning markets.
 
Ray Diss, Managing Director, RDi International, explains the company’s strategy: “Since the company’s launch the management team has employed the best minds and technology to create a portfolio of products that make life easier for our customers and their end users. We only sell products that are proven to work, and that’s been the secret to our success.”
 
RDi are the owners of the award-winning Oven Mate brand, which has received approval from the Good Housekeeping Institute and Which? for best performing oven cleaner.
 
The company has also expanded into cleaning hardware, home cleaning, buffet ware and cook ware. Their products are sold by Lakeland, John Lewis, Makro and Betterware, Kleeneze and a wide range of independent specialists across the UK.
 
Jean-Christophe Novelli
Jean-Christophe Novelli is a Michelin and 5AA Rosette award winning French chef, whose attributes include AA Chef's Chef of the Year, European Chef of the Year finalist representing Great Britain and the prestigious Egon Ronay Desert of the Year. He won Restaurant of the Year on numerous occasions and many other awards for culinary excellence. His Novelli Academy Cookery School, where he personally teaches some courses, is placed one of the top in the world.

The nation's favourite French chef, he is also described as making women swoon with the flick of his whisk, "The worlds Sexiest Chef" by New York Times and voted in the sky viewers "Top 50 beautiful Men" poll.

Jean-Christophe has just filmed "The Chef Academy Show" in Los Angeles, a nine episode series for Bravo USA and Mentorn Productions that tracks his progress as he expands his Novelli Academy over in the U.S.
 
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05/05/2010 - JOIN US ON FACEBOOK
Oven Mate fans now have the chance to join our Facebook site where we’re on the hunt for the nation’s dirtiest ovens.
 
Customers have been invited to add pictures of their ovens to our wall of shame. The first 25 entrants will receive a free bottle of Oven Mate Gel worth £7.99! The overall winner will win a day for themselves and a friend at the prestigious Jean-Christophe Novelli cookery school in Hertfordshire.
 
Join us now at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/I-Love-Oven-Mate/106744272697336?ref=ts.
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12/04/2010 - RDi INTERNATIONAL RELAUNCH LIQUID GOLD: THE UKS MOST LOVED WOOD REVIVER
The housewives favourite since 1982 has returned to the High Street, thanks to house wares specialist, RDi International. Liquid Gold has already been snapped up by John Lewis, Lakeland and a wide range of specialist independent stores across the UK (RRP £8.99).
 
The product, which claims to be ‘the nourishing moisture treatment your wood has been crying out for’ is simple and easy to use. Pour onto a soft cloth and gently rub into the wood to bring out the natural beauty of the grain. Buff off any excess oilto leave a beautifully polished finish.
 
Ray Diss, Managing Director, RDi International explains the product’s appeal: “There’s been a growing consumer demand for Liquid Gold, many people remember its restorative powers, and wanted it back on the shelves. It’s a great product that ‘does what it says on the tin’; its deep moisturising powers ensure it protects untreated wooden surfaces and prevents scuffs and marks. Liquid Gold is suitable for indoor and outdoor applications.”
 
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29/03/2010 - OVEN MATE IS WHICH MAGAZINES BEST BUY

Independent consumer product testing experts Which? has tested a series of oven cleaners and Oven Mate came out top, winning their 'Best Buy' recommendation. The high performance cleaner scored an impressive 81% overall, with four stars for performance and ease of use.

Oven Mate has also been recommended as the best oven cleaner by the prestigious Good Housekeeping Institute.

Which? test products independently and publish their results to give consumers fair, unbiased advice that they can really trust. 

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24/03/2010 - OVEN MATE: THE QUICK AND EASY BARBECUE CLEANER
Cleaning the barbecue needn’t be a chore! A great tip is to use a heavy duty oven cleaner, which has been specially devised to clean off burnt on food and grease. Oven Mate is a powerful cleaner that gained top marks by the Good Housekeeping Institute, and does do what it says on the tin!
 
Oven Mate is easy to apply – simply paint on with a brush (supplied), wait for the gel to turn brown, and then wipe clean. The gel formulation gives you increased control in directing the cleaner to the areas that really need it, unlike traditional spray cleaners. The gel is also fume-free and won’t leave any lingering fumes once the gel has been removed.
 
Oven Mate costs just RRP £7.99 and is available from Lakeland, John Lewis, Dunelm Mill, as well as cleaning specialists, Betterware and Kleeneze, and a wide range of independent house ware stores across the UK.
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17/03/2010 - OVEN MATE: THE BEST OVEN CLEANER ITS OFFICIAL

The Oven Mate range of cleaning chemicals has a first-rate reputation, and has been proven to beat other oven cleaners in consumer testing. Oven Mate has been awarded approval by the Good Housekeeping Institute, and has been designed to make life easier for the professional or domestic cleaner. 

Oven Mate Products:
 
Oven Mate Gel – RRP £7.99
Oven Mate Gel has been approved by the Good Housekeeping Institute for the best performing oven cleaner.
 
The gel is easy to apply – simply paint on with a brush (supplied) and wait for the gel to turn brown, then wipe clean. The gel formulation gives you increased control in directing the cleaner to the areas that really need it, unlike traditional spray cleaners. The gel is also fume-free, so there’s no need to ventilate the kitchen, and will leave no lingering fumes once the gel has been removed. Oven Mate Gel is really versatile and can be used on ovens, oven racks, hobs, grill pans and barbecues.   
 
Oven Mate Instant Foam – RRP £5.99
Oven Mate Instant Foam is the ideal product to use daily to keep your oven, grill or barbecue in pristine condition. The foam has a fume-free formulation and can be safely sprayed onto racks, hob, oven, and cooking pans, it also makes short work of cleaning the grease and grime.
 
Oven Mate Stainless Steel Clean Polish – RRP £5.99
Oven Mate Stainless Steel Clean Polish lifts dirt and grime and leaves a brilliant smear-free shine. The polish leaves an invisible layer which resists fingermarks, and prevents dirt sticking to the surface making it easier to clean time and time again. The product is suitable for all stainless steel applications. 
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