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Judy - 16 May 2005 01:28 GMT

I have an old gas cooking stove that I would really hate to get rid
of. Problem is that the 'business end' of the stove, the burner part
that regulates the gas coming in, is really dirty what with cooking
grease and what not. Is there a way to clean this up?

I'm thinking of something I could soak it in.

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Vox Humana - 16 May 2005 00:10 GMT

> I have an old gas cooking stove that I would really hate to get rid
> of. Problem is that the 'business end' of the stove, the burner part
> that regulates the gas coming in, is really dirty what with cooking
> grease and what not. Is there a way to clean this up?
>
> I'm thinking of something I could soak it in.

I put my gas stove parts (burners, grates, drip pans) into a garbage bag and
spray them with oven cleaner. I close the bag and let the parts sit
overnight. The next day everything rinses clean.

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Phisherman - 16 May 2005 13:59 GMT

Soak in a solution of a half cup of baking soda and a quart of hot
water. The next day use a toothbrush dipped in household ammonia to
loosen any grease, rinse and dry. These parts are usually
aluminum--avoid using harsh or abrasive cleaners. Most importantly,
unblock the holes using a toothpick. If you are getting a nice even
blue flame you're all set.

>I have an old gas cooking stove that I would really hate to get rid
>of. Problem is that the 'business end' of the stove, the burner part
>that regulates the gas coming in, is really dirty what with cooking
>grease and what not. Is there a way to clean this up?
>
> I'm thinking of something I could soak it in.

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Dawn - 19 May 2005 01:55 GMT

>Soak in a solution of a half cup of baking soda and a quart of hot
>water. The next day use a toothbrush dipped in household ammonia to
>loosen any grease, rinse and dry. These parts are usually
>aluminum--avoid using harsh or abrasive cleaners. Most importantly,
>unblock the holes using a toothpick. If you are getting a nice even
>blue flame you're all set.

If they are aluminium then I wouldn't be using baking soda on them.

>>I have an old gas cooking stove that I would really hate to get rid
>>of. Problem is that the 'business end' of the stove, the burner part
>>that regulates the gas coming in, is really dirty what with cooking
>>grease and what not. Is there a way to clean this up?
>>
>> I'm thinking of something I could soak it in.

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