Re: Oven cleaner recommendations

Posted by Fish'n Jim On 2023/1/20 9:55:22
Never use products for unintended uses.
Plenty of commercial cleaners, Gunk, etc. for this. Visit your local parts store.

I use HD "easy-off" on my SS fry pans, and it's very unfriendly to use and makes me cough/gag from the mist/vapors. Have to hold my breathe while applying then leave area but only thing that works. I've tried them all. Should come with more warnings.

I observed/investigated an industrial accident when caustic(lye) got backed up into a steel nitrogen distribution system with cast aluminum meters and the meters blew apart from the build up of hydrogen from reaction with caustic... ie, incompatible materials.
Not worth killing yourself to save a few seconds cleaning something or ruin a rare priceless part.
If you don't know what kind of metal it's made of, don't try stuff.
Water and the purple or orange stuff will clean most greasy things but may take a few washes/brushing. "Dawn" dishwash detergent undiluted is also effective for greasy. I use it on the concrete floor for oil spills, after the oil dry, if the other two don't get all the sheen off. Apply, brush it, let it sit then hose it off. Some powders will absorb it better than granules. I'll sometimes grind fresh oil dry in with my boot after the first spill is gone. Sweep up.
The issue usually is as DIYers we don't have the knowledge or proper tools and equipment to safely do the jobs at home, so resort to short cuts/experiments that cause issues. Best is to get a parts cleaner machine for your garage. Find a local "dipper" or industrial cleaner that can degrease your larger parts, if you can't.

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