In article >,
zxcvbob > wrote:

> 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
>
>
> Trisodium phosphate, if you can find it. (Red Devil TSP� is not
> trisodium phosphate anymore.) Ammonia would cut it if you can stand the
> smell. The best is lye or oven cleaner, but that will peel most paints.
>
> Best regards,
> Bob

I bought real TSP at Lowe's in the paint section.
It's used to clean the walls prior to painting. Since we have ongoing
remodeling going, I have a box on hand so just looked at it.

I've never tried it for cleaning old grease off of walls. :-)

I try to move the stove out at least a couple of times per year to clean
the walls and floor beside and under it. That keeps it from building up
too badly.
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