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Rocky > wrote:

> 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.
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