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"Sheldon" > wrote:

> OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> > Comes off just fine with Easy Off Heavy Duty Oven Cleaner. ;-)
> >
> > It's not just for ovens.....
> >
> > While I'd not EVER Consider cleaning my cast iron pan with it
> > (polymerized oil is what makes it "seasoned"), the cast iron lid was
> > gettig a bit cruddy and since it does not matter if IT is non-stick, I
> > put it in the sink and sprayed it down, and let it sit for about 2 hours.
> >
> > Ok, I've been up since about 3 am and went on a cleaning frenzy in the
> > kitchen between usenet posts. <G> Also did a little cooking. Grilled
> > some salmon for my housemate for brunch later today and made up some
> > mixed veggies consisting of sliced bok choy, zuchinni, red onion, straw
> > mushrooms, button mushrooms and brocolli, all dressed with grape seed
> > oil, a little braggs liquid aminos, fresh grated ginger, garlic, salt
> > free lemon pepper, white pepper and some shitake powder.
> >
> > After two hours, I took a pot scrubby to the lid and the oven cleaner
> > had done most of the work. It was no longer black, but a pale silver in
> > color. Did not mean to clean it THAT well, but I'm sure it'll turn black
> > again in a few weeks like it's supposed to be. ;-)
> >
> > At least it's clean.
>
> Coulda cleaned that lid and ten more just like it with 10¢ worth of
> ordinary household ammonia, while you slept and with no scrubbing.
>
> Sheldon
>

Really?

I'll have to try that next time, thanks!

How well does it stick, or would it have to be soaked in a large pan?

The oven cleaner sticks by itself as it's thick and foamy.
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Om.

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