OmManiPadmeOmelet wrote:
> In article .com>,
> "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 ho=
urs.
> > >
> > > 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, str=
aw
> > > 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 bl=
ack
> > > 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=A2 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.

Doesn't need to stick... just seal your crudy cast iron in a heavy
plastic bag with a small quantity of household ammonia... you don't
want to submerge anything, it's the fumes that do the cleaning. Do
this outdoors, you don't want to breathe those fumes.

Sheldon