I use a razor blade.. It will work on something that is greasy but nor burnt.
Oven cleaner doesn't break down the burnt on crud.
Well it does if you spray it on nice and thick, stick the bowl or lid in a plastic trash bag, seal it up.
Come back in a week.. It just takes longer to work.
Leave the bag in the sun if you can. But avoid children and pets. Its nasty stuff.
How does simple green activate bar keepers friend? Some special chemical reaction?
@toolhead Simple green is soap and BKF is a mild cleanser. Just curious.
Avoid the scotch brite pads unless they are as fine as 0000 steel wool
I use cheap SOS pads from the dollar store to scrub off the basics.
Dawn dish soap is the best at breaking down grease.
Use the 0000 to polish to a shine.
A WSM relies on a build up to help regulate temps, so if you clean it off, its like getting a new WSM and starting over.