On Wed, 2 Nov 2005 06:58:46 -0400, "Gabby" > wrote:

>
>"Rocky" > wrote in message
>news:011120052224279159%nydhoggatcomcastnet@host. invalid...
>> 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.
>
>Formula 409 was used with great success when a neighbour needed to clean his
>range hood prior to a military housing inspection. He removed it, took it
>outside, sprayed it with Formula 409 which took off all the grease & the
>paint as well. He then spray painted it and re-hung it. Passed inspection.
>
>Gabby

The brand now has multiple varieties. I had a bottle of one that was
labeled to remove grease and so forth, but when I finished it off I
couldn't find the same one in local stores.

It's not listed here, so I guess they don't make it anymore, but I see
they have a "professional" version of a degreaser. Maybe that's what
your neighbor used.
http://www.formula409.com/409_products.html

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