Cleaning Advice Needed

Hi All

I need to clean up an area around a range that hasn't been cleaned in
years. There's a nasty buildup of grease and dust and the grease is
partially oxidized to boot.

Is there anything that will really cut this grease? Industrial
strength? It's OK if it takes the paint off - I need to repaint, too.

Thanks in advance.

Rocky

Rocky said:

Hi All

I need to clean up an area around a range that hasn't been cleaned in
years. There's a nasty buildup of grease and dust and the grease is
partially oxidized to boot.

Is there anything that will really cut this grease? Industrial
strength? It's OK if it takes the paint off - I need to repaint, too.

Thanks in advance.

Rocky

Trisodium phosphate, if you can find it. (Red Devil TSP™ is not
trisodium phosphate anymore.) Ammonia would cut it if you can stand the
smell. The best is lye or oven cleaner, but that will peel most paints.

Best regards,
Bob

Rocky said:

Hi All

I need to clean up an area around a range that hasn't been cleaned in
years. There's a nasty buildup of grease and dust and the grease is
partially oxidized to boot.

Is there anything that will really cut this grease? Industrial
strength? It's OK if it takes the paint off - I need to repaint, too.

Thanks in advance.

Rocky

Trisodium phosphate, if you can find it. (Red Devil TSP™ is not
trisodium phosphate anymore.) Ammonia would cut it if you can stand the
smell. The best is lye or oven cleaner, but that will peel most paints.

Best regards,
Bob

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Rocky said:

Hi All

I need to clean up an area around a range that hasn't been cleaned in
years. There's a nasty buildup of grease and dust and the grease is
partially oxidized to boot.

Is there anything that will really cut this grease? Industrial
strength? It's OK if it takes the paint off - I need to repaint, too.

Thanks in advance.

Rocky

Sheldon will say Ammonia but I've not tried that yet.
I really don't care for the odor personally.

I've used easy off oven cleaner to take heavy (polymerized) grease
deposits off of things. Works and IMHO the fumes are easier to deal
with, but still make darned sure you have GOOD ventilation in the area!
Run a fan or something and open windows!

Both involve bad fumes tho' so wait and see what others say first. :-)
Someone else might have a better suggestion.
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

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Rocky said:

Hi All

I need to clean up an area around a range that hasn't been cleaned in
years. There's a nasty buildup of grease and dust and the grease is
partially oxidized to boot.

Is there anything that will really cut this grease? Industrial
strength? It's OK if it takes the paint off - I need to repaint, too.

Thanks in advance.

Rocky

Sheldon will say Ammonia but I've not tried that yet.
I really don't care for the odor personally.

I've used easy off oven cleaner to take heavy (polymerized) grease
deposits off of things. Works and IMHO the fumes are easier to deal
with, but still make darned sure you have GOOD ventilation in the area!
Run a fan or something and open windows!

Both involve bad fumes tho' so wait and see what others say first. :-)
Someone else might have a better suggestion.
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

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zxcvbob said:

Rocky said:

Hi All

I need to clean up an area around a range that hasn't been cleaned in
years. There's a nasty buildup of grease and dust and the grease is
partially oxidized to boot.

Is there anything that will really cut this grease? Industrial
strength? It's OK if it takes the paint off - I need to repaint, too.

Thanks in advance.

Rocky

Trisodium phosphate, if you can find it. (Red Devil TSP is not
trisodium phosphate anymore.) Ammonia would cut it if you can stand the
smell. The best is lye or oven cleaner, but that will peel most paints.

Best regards,
Bob

I bought real TSP at Lowe's in the paint section.
It's used to clean the walls prior to painting. Since we have ongoing
remodeling going, I have a box on hand so just looked at it.

I've never tried it for cleaning old grease off of walls. :-)

I try to move the stove out at least a couple of times per year to clean
the walls and floor beside and under it. That keeps it from building up
too badly.
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

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zxcvbob said:

Rocky said:

Hi All

I need to clean up an area around a range that hasn't been cleaned in
years. There's a nasty buildup of grease and dust and the grease is
partially oxidized to boot.

Is there anything that will really cut this grease? Industrial
strength? It's OK if it takes the paint off - I need to repaint, too.

Thanks in advance.

Rocky

Trisodium phosphate, if you can find it. (Red Devil TSP is not
trisodium phosphate anymore.) Ammonia would cut it if you can stand the
smell. The best is lye or oven cleaner, but that will peel most paints.

Best regards,
Bob

I bought real TSP at Lowe's in the paint section.
It's used to clean the walls prior to painting. Since we have ongoing
remodeling going, I have a box on hand so just looked at it.

I've never tried it for cleaning old grease off of walls. :-)

I try to move the stove out at least a couple of times per year to clean
the walls and floor beside and under it. That keeps it from building up
too badly.
--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

"Rocky" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Hi All

I need to clean up an area around a range that hasn't been cleaned in
years. There's a nasty buildup of grease and dust and the grease is
partially oxidized to boot.

Is there anything that will really cut this grease? Industrial
strength? It's OK if it takes the paint off - I need to repaint, too.

Thanks in advance.

Rocky

Simple Green works wonders and it's not toxic. You don't even have to wear
gloves. I cleaned a kitchen with it and we took the screen out of the
exhaust fan and tossed it in the sink. It was *solid* with grease. It
soaked overnight and was sparkling clean. You'll find it in the automotive
department.

Ms P

"Rocky" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Hi All

I need to clean up an area around a range that hasn't been cleaned in
years. There's a nasty buildup of grease and dust and the grease is
partially oxidized to boot.

Is there anything that will really cut this grease? Industrial
strength? It's OK if it takes the paint off - I need to repaint, too.

Thanks in advance.

Rocky

Simple Green works wonders and it's not toxic. You don't even have to wear
gloves. I cleaned a kitchen with it and we took the screen out of the
exhaust fan and tossed it in the sink. It was *solid* with grease. It
soaked overnight and was sparkling clean. You'll find it in the automotive
department.

Ms P

A hand held steemer. I have one and it works wonders.
Our house used to be a rental, no one cleaned behind the stove in 10 yrs or
more ... worked like a charm.

"Rocky" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Hi All

I need to clean up an area around a range that hasn't been cleaned in
years. There's a nasty buildup of grease and dust and the grease is
partially oxidized to boot.

Is there anything that will really cut this grease? Industrial
strength? It's OK if it takes the paint off - I need to repaint, too.

Thanks in advance.

Rocky

A hand held steemer. I have one and it works wonders.
Our house used to be a rental, no one cleaned behind the stove in 10 yrs or
more ... worked like a charm.

"Rocky" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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Quoted message said:

Hi All

I need to clean up an area around a range that hasn't been cleaned in
years. There's a nasty buildup of grease and dust and the grease is
partially oxidized to boot.

Is there anything that will really cut this grease? Industrial
strength? It's OK if it takes the paint off - I need to repaint, too.

Thanks in advance.

Rocky

OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

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Rocky said:

Hi All

I need to clean up an area around a range that hasn't been cleaned in
years. There's a nasty buildup of grease and dust and the grease is
partially oxidized to boot.

Is there anything that will really cut this grease? Industrial
strength? It's OK if it takes the paint off - I need to repaint, too.

Thanks in advance.

Rocky

Sheldon will say Ammonia but I've not tried that yet.

How do you know what I will say... and especially since you haven't
tried what you claim I will say... what's wrong with you?!?!?

I wouldn't suggest ammonia in a open living space.

I haven't a clue what kind of surfaces need cleaning, until I know
precisely I have no opinion. I cleaned the windows in my office today,
used Windex commercial formula, contains vinegar... works very well,
but that's glass, don't really know what I'd suggest using to clean
grease from a painted dry wall... may need in the end to replace the
sheet rock, and then cover it with something more durable/washable than
wall paint... perhaps ceramic tile, brick, metal...

Sheldon

OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

Rocky said:

Hi All

I need to clean up an area around a range that hasn't been cleaned in
years. There's a nasty buildup of grease and dust and the grease is
partially oxidized to boot.

Is there anything that will really cut this grease? Industrial
strength? It's OK if it takes the paint off - I need to repaint, too.

Thanks in advance.

Rocky

Sheldon will say Ammonia but I've not tried that yet.

How do you know what I will say... and especially since you haven't
tried what you claim I will say... what's wrong with you?!?!?

I wouldn't suggest ammonia in a open living space.

I haven't a clue what kind of surfaces need cleaning, until I know
precisely I have no opinion. I cleaned the windows in my office today,
used Windex commercial formula, contains vinegar... works very well,
but that's glass, don't really know what I'd suggest using to clean
grease from a painted dry wall... may need in the end to replace the
sheet rock, and then cover it with something more durable/washable than
wall paint... perhaps ceramic tile, brick, metal...

Sheldon

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Sheldon said:

OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

Rocky said:

Hi All

I need to clean up an area around a range that hasn't been cleaned in
years. There's a nasty buildup of grease and dust and the grease is
partially oxidized to boot.

Is there anything that will really cut this grease? Industrial
strength? It's OK if it takes the paint off - I need to repaint, too.

Thanks in advance.

Rocky

Sheldon will say Ammonia but I've not tried that yet.

How do you know what I will say... and especially since you haven't
tried what you claim I will say... what's wrong with you?!?!?

It's what you have suggested in the past? :-)

Quoted message said:

I wouldn't suggest ammonia in a open living space.

Ok, sorry!
"Household" ammonia IS used a lot for cleaning, especially floors and if
you dilute it well, it's ok.

Windex Glass cleaner is primarily diluted ammonia and I DO use that to
clean my glass top stove, and I also use it on the electric grill all
the time.

Quoted message said:

I haven't a clue what kind of surfaces need cleaning, until I know
precisely I have no opinion. I cleaned the windows in my office today,
used Windex commercial formula, contains vinegar... works very well,
but that's glass, don't really know what I'd suggest using to clean
grease from a painted dry wall... may need in the end to replace the
sheet rock, and then cover it with something more durable/washable than
wall paint... perhaps ceramic tile, brick, metal...

Sheldon

It is my intention to cover all of the sheetrock in my kitchen with
ceramic tile! The counter top too.

I can hardly wait.

Cheers!

Quoted message said:

--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

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Sheldon said:

OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

In article <[email hidden]>,

Rocky said:

Hi All

I need to clean up an area around a range that hasn't been cleaned in
years. There's a nasty buildup of grease and dust and the grease is
partially oxidized to boot.

Is there anything that will really cut this grease? Industrial
strength? It's OK if it takes the paint off - I need to repaint, too.

Thanks in advance.

Rocky

Sheldon will say Ammonia but I've not tried that yet.

How do you know what I will say... and especially since you haven't
tried what you claim I will say... what's wrong with you?!?!?

It's what you have suggested in the past? :-)

Quoted message said:

I wouldn't suggest ammonia in a open living space.

Ok, sorry!
"Household" ammonia IS used a lot for cleaning, especially floors and if
you dilute it well, it's ok.

Windex Glass cleaner is primarily diluted ammonia and I DO use that to
clean my glass top stove, and I also use it on the electric grill all
the time.

Quoted message said:

I haven't a clue what kind of surfaces need cleaning, until I know
precisely I have no opinion. I cleaned the windows in my office today,
used Windex commercial formula, contains vinegar... works very well,
but that's glass, don't really know what I'd suggest using to clean
grease from a painted dry wall... may need in the end to replace the
sheet rock, and then cover it with something more durable/washable than
wall paint... perhaps ceramic tile, brick, metal...

Sheldon

It is my intention to cover all of the sheetrock in my kitchen with
ceramic tile! The counter top too.

I can hardly wait.

Cheers!

Quoted message said:

--
Om.

"My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son-of-a-[censored]." -Jack Nicholson

zxcvbob said:

Ammonia would cut it if you can stand the smell.

I have no idea what oxidized grease is.... but it stands to reason
that it must be dehydrated, so amonia/water is a good suggestion.
FAIC, the smell of amonia isn't very bad.

zxcvbob said:

Ammonia would cut it if you can stand the smell.

I have no idea what oxidized grease is.... but it stands to reason
that it must be dehydrated, so amonia/water is a good suggestion.
FAIC, the smell of amonia isn't very bad.

OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

I try to move the stove out at least a couple of times per year to clean
the walls and floor beside and under it. That keeps it from building up
too badly.

Oh, man... you're good. Come to my house!

🙂

OmManiPadmeOmelet said:

I try to move the stove out at least a couple of times per year to clean
the walls and floor beside and under it. That keeps it from building up
too badly.

Oh, man... you're good. Come to my house!

🙂