PumpkinDramaDec 8, 2023

What is the best way to clean burnt-on splatters from a chrome oven without damaging the chrome?

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What is the best way to clean burnt-on splatters from a chrome oven without damaging the chrome? - Reddthat

I have a chrome oven that has some really stubborn burnt-on food splatters that I can’t seem to get off. I’ve tried using degreaser and a sponge at first, then the same product with steel wool, and then lightly with a sanding block. The sanding block was working but someone told me that can remove the chrome plating, which then allows rusting of the metal underneath. What would you all recommend as the best way to thoroughly clean those difficult burnt-on spots without damaging the chrome plating? I want to get it really clean without risking damage to the oven surface itself. Any specific products or techniques you have used that worked well for this?

Show threadIamsqueegee
I used to use 000 steel wool on chrome motorcycle pipes and they never scratched, so that’s safe. For your stove, I’d try some boiling water to soften the mess first. Then, go ahead and clean in your regular fashion.
Dec 8, 2023 at 9:09pmWeb
Show threadRightHandOfIkarosDec 8, 2023

I have used 0000 steel wool and CocaCola soda for removing rust from chrome car parts. It works well but you shouldn’t do it on any chrome part that has had any coating applied to it, as that will obviously damage the coating.

The steel wool does leave scratches, but theyre so small that theyre not noticeable.

Show threadaveragedrunkDec 9, 2023

Theoretically, someone could have baked the sugar from lemonade onto their pipes by riding with a cup of it in a cup holder attached to an engine guard. Then hypothetically that person could have had great success removing it using Bike Brite, then taking 000 steel wool to it after the bulk was gone.

I’m not saying it happened, I’m saying you can’t prove it happened to me.