Dirty Weber lids

[Azinine]

Hey guys,

Just wondering how you guys go about cleaning the lids to your weber kettles and WSMs. I have a kettle that I have left outside uncovered for a couple of years now and it looks pretty darn dirty. I decided to finally go buy a cover, clean her up and start taking proper care of her. Problem is, I can't get it clean. I guess the stuff is baked on. I've tried soap and water and an all-purpose cleaner to no avail. It sure looks like the stuff will come off if I just use the right chemical. Any suggestions? Maybe Greased Lightning? I certainly don't want to ruin the finish.

Thanks.

 

[Bigmista]

Some people swear by Simple green.

 

[Bill-Chicago]

rub Dawn grease fighting dish soap on it (not dilluted)

after a while, hit it with hot water

Thats how I clean mine

 

[iowatriker]

I used the oven cleaner that doesn't need the oven heat, can't remember what its called. Put it on and wash it off.

 

[Azinine]

thanks guys. I love this site. I think I'll start with the dish soap first, then move to the oven cleaner if I have to.

 

[Harbormaster]

Because the Weber finish is porcelain (glass) I have actually had very good luck using an SOS pad with VERY LIGHT PRESSURE getting the worst of the cooked on crud off of my WSMs and kettles.
Now before y'all get up in arms, I don't like doing that and will be trying oven cleaner next time around.

 

[Mooner]

Car wash and an old t-shirt? :biggrin:

 

[Azinine]

Car wash and an old t-shirt? :biggrin:

Naw. When I mentioned the soap and water, that's what I was talking about. I was washing the truck and thought I'd kill two birds with one stone... didn't work.

 

[swamprb]

I've had good results with Simple Green and Green Gunk with a 3M pad.

Brian

 

[Hiloboy]

the best stuff that works for me is Dawn power dissolver...

 

[seth711]

For that nastified lid I would hit it with a power sprayer....

 

[Papa Tom]

OK this method is a secret don't tell anybody OK?
Get a big garbage bag put lid in (or porcelain grates or anything else greasy or baked on) toss in a cup or two of ammonia you don't even have to worry about getting it on the crud, seal bag quick it stinks. Leave overnight or longer, take out hose off. Done....
OK remember you are bound by the Brethren oath of secrecy....

 

[coachop94]

http://www.carbonoff.com/Pages/CarbonOff.htm I can promise this product will work. Used on my weber,stove, pots & pans. Picked it up at Smart & Final. You should be able to find at a restaurant supply store or a store that sells commercial cleaning supplies. I works well and fast. MUST USE RUBBER GLOVES.:!: I was about to buy new drip pans for my stove when i found this product cost me $12.00 a can but costs less than buying new drip pans. They look brand new and took ALL the crud off and quick too.

 

[Single Fin Smoker]

Oxy Clean. Spray some water on it, then sprinkle over it and let it sit. Then dish soap. I only clean the outside of my lid, when I wash my car.
I need cover tho. Fathers day is coming....

 

[Azinine]

FYI, all I had in the house was Greased Lightning so I gave that a shot. It worked like a champ! So, add it to the list of stuff that works. Thanks for all of the advice.

 

[Harbormaster]

Well Azinine, they look pretty damn clean to me!
And they look so happy and cozy sitting next to each other.