Vox Humana wrote:
> "HardwareLust" > wrote in message
> news:O8Vmd.6060$h15.34@trnddc07...
>> Anyone care to recommend a good way to clean a dirty stove top? The
>> areas around the burners in my apartment have this brown stuff that
>> I can't seem to remove, even with Soft Scrub or scouring powder.
>>
>> Along the same lines, I have some stainless steel pots and pans that
>> I'd like to make the bottom look like stainless again.
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>
> You can use Barkeeper's Friend or Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner on the SS
> cookware. You might try Dawn Power Dissolver on the range. I use
> oven cleaner on mine to remove difficult stains. If you use oven
> cleaner, be sure to test an area first. It should work fine on cast
> iron, stainless, and porcelain coated metal. It will ruin aluminum
> and painted surfaces.

I tried barkeeper's friend on the range top, but it didn't budge it. I will
try that Dawn stuff next time I get to the store, though. I fear oven
cleaner may be the next step. It's enamel coated steel, so it shouldn't
hurt it.

Thanks for the suggestions!

H.