Cleaning built-in grease
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Tanushka
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The bowls that go under the stove elements that collect spilled liquid are so far gone with built-in grease and grime. It's caked on (from neglect of cleaning). What is the best way to get them clean? Would you recommend covering them with aluminum foil once they're clean?
13 answers
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You could use some of the commercial cleaners that on the market. I just recently tried cleaning mine they came out ok, but really they are not that expensive to replace You can find them at almost any discount store. So I ended up replacing a couple of mine. I have used aluminum foil to cover them in the past. but again the discount stores have little aluminum-like covers you can also use after you clean them
Patti kelley
on Dec 02, 2014
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Put each one into a thick Ziploc bag, then put a few tablespoons of ammonia inside each bag. Zip closed. Let them sit in there for a few hours or overnight. They should be easy to clean afterwards. I leave mine overnight. I use Ziplocs instead of putting the drip trays and rings in the sink so I can just scrub out most of the gunk directly into the Ziploc, then zip it up and throw it out, and it won't leave all of that in my sink. It's easiest if you use one gallon size bag for each set of rings and drip pan.
AvonelleRed
on Dec 02, 2014
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Buy new ones..not worth the effort.
Cag77
on Dec 02, 2014
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Thanks guys. Your answers were great. I might just buy new ones and clean them more often. Thanks again and Merry Christmas to all.
Tanushka
on Dec 02, 2014
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Is it possible to place one in boiling water to see if the grease and grime lifts? I know that boiling water for some things in the past has been miracle worker with no chemicals used.
RCooper @ thoughtsbyher.com
on Dec 02, 2014
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@Tanushka when I had that type of stove I used to wait too long to clean them. I would use oven cleaner on them - just set them on some thick newspaper piles and spray them and then wash them. Usually worked pretty good.
Gail Salminen
on Dec 02, 2014
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If you have a self cleaning oven you could put them inside when cleaning the oven.
Kim Martin
on Dec 02, 2014
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I think the ammonia is the best. We do that for our grill racks also- works very well, Once done get the drip pan covers.
Peggy B
on Dec 02, 2014
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Sometimes it's just better to get new. I use those aluminium protectors under my elements.
Marion Nesbitt
on Dec 04, 2014
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I agree with buying new.
Stacy | BlakeHillHouse
on Dec 04, 2014
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I found that soaking them in dishwasher pods (4-5) in really hot water for several hours really helps to loosen all of the crud. I used to use foil after I cleaned the bowls but then the foil really adhered to the metal and was really hard to get off. So like the last comment I replaced them.
Phyllis Price
on Dec 04, 2014
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You might try this clean your stove grates method-it only costs $1-literally...If you can remove that part and clean it, try this for sure. http://www.simplyrealmoms.com/posts/clean-your-stove-grates-tried-tested/
Simply Real Moms
on Dec 05, 2014
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I believe I have enough answers to do what I have to so. Thanks ladies for your helpful suggestions. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you.
Tanushka
on Dec 06, 2014
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