Smoke Stain, How can I clean this off? Options

[bill b]

I did some baby backs this weekend indirect with added smoker boxes. When I got done, I noticed smoke had left a stain on the lid of my grill. My SS cleaner didn't do a thing for it. Should I use something like easy off to clean it?

[Eric D]

Hi Bill,

I have had good luck with Bar Keepers Friend.

Just take a moderately damp cloth and sprinkle on some Bar Keepers Friend and rub the area. Rinse with water and cloth, then dry.
I would use Easy Off Oven Cleaner only as a last resort.

Regards,

Eric D

[bill b]

Thanks Eric. Sure don't want to screw it up. I ordered some of the Easy Off Oven and Grill cleaner but had only planned on using it for the insides. Have you or anyone had a similar stain? I'm going to have to change how I put the smoker boxes in to prevent this from happening again.

[Eric D]

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Have you or anyone had a similar stain? I'm going to have to change how I put the smoker boxes in to prevent this from happening again.[/quote]I have a Great Outdoors smoker that I do all my smoking in. I normally don't use the Jenn Air for this. However, yes, I have had stains like yours, mostly around the openings of the grill and when doing longer styles of cooking like rotisserie, or fatty stuff that smokes alot.

When using your smoke box do you leave the top on it? I know that some in the forum leave them off. I would leave it on. This will slow the smoke and reduce the staining.

Eric D

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[bill b]

Hey Eric,

Normally I would use my smoker too but I was only cooking for myself so it wasn't worth firing it up. I left the covers off the smoker boxes and just used the flame tamer. That let me use tongs to lift up the tamer and add more chips. I won't do it that way again. I just ordered some Bar Keepers Friend so I hope that will clean this off. I'll try it on the edge first. Thanks again for your help.

Bill

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--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bill b @ Jul 6 2006, 06:18 AM) </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->Should I use something like easy off to clean it?

Hi Bill,

I have had good luck with Bar Keepers Friend.

Just take a moderately damp cloth and sprinkle on some Bar Keepers Friend and rub the area. Rinse with water and cloth, then dry.
I would use Easy Off Oven Cleaner only as a last resort.

Regards,

Eric D

This is the stuff to use Make sure you rinse it well as it will cause the stainless to oxidize if not completely cleaned off.

Don

[bill b]

Thanks guys. I was really worried that I'd have to live with that unsightly stain. I now feel better with your two expert opinions telling me the same thing.

Bill

[Don S. (The Barb...]

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I did some baby backs this weekend indirect with added smoker boxes. When I got done, I noticed smoke had left a stain on the lid of my grill. My SS cleaner didn't do a thing for it. Should I use something like easy off to clean it?



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There is one commercial product that is excellent, it's called Super Doug, mfg by Zep. This product removes grease and soot buildup. Unfortunately it's hard to get, since it's only available commercially. Sam's has an oven and grill cleaner in gallons thats OK but I prefer the Zep product.

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[bill b]

Thanks Don,

I didn't realize there was a separate forum for just cleaning. Sorry. Since what you recommend is only available commercially, how would one get some? I didn't see Super Doug on Zep's web site either. since I already ordered some Bar Keeper's Friend, I'm hoping that will cure my problem but any information on how to get this product would be appreciated. Thanks again.

Bill

Edit: I did find what I believe you're talking about at http://www.zep.com/ProductCatalog/ProductB...21&pageNumber=4 but they carry a lot of other food device cleaners as well.

[Eric D]

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I did find what I believe you're talking about at http://www.zep.com/ProductCatalog/ProductB...21&pageNumber=4 [/quote]Wow,

5 gallons is the smallest amount you can order. That should last a while!

Eric D

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[bill b]

--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(bill b @ Jul 6 2006, 10:37 AM) </div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec-->I did find what I believe you're talking about at http://www.zep.com/ProductCatalog/ProductB...21&pageNumber=4 Wow,

5 gallons is the smallest amount you can order. That should last a while!

Eric D

Yep. If you can buy it. I'll see if the Bar Keepers Friend does the job first. If not, I'll pursue this further. Have a great grilling weekend.

Bill

[Mark]

You can also try stainless polish found in just about every auto store. I use the following on my 304 stainless steel exhaust system for my SRT-10 Ram. Works great taking black burnt on soot off the tail pipe tip.

Mark

http://www.midwayautosupply.com/detailedpr...ption.asp?10130

[bill b]

Thanks Mark. If the Bar Keepers friend doesn't work, I'll try this. I ordered it on line so I should have it this week.

Bill

[big c]

I know its too late for you bill, but Lowe's actually carries the bar keepers friend product, or at least my local Lowe's does.

[bill b]

Thanks big c. I just didn't bother looking at all the local options I guess.