On Feb 15, 4:54�pm, maxine in ri > wrote:
> On Feb 14, 8:47 pm, Greg Esres > wrote:
>
> > In researching the archives for how to clean oil from aluminum pans, I
> > found the advice mainly consisted of "elbow grease". �However, I found
> > that a spray-on product called "Lift Off" to be highly effective in
> > removing oil residue; after spraying, it wiped off with a paper
> > towel. �The active ingredient appears to be "Xylol", and is mainly
> > marketed towards removing stickers and such. �My own can is over 10
> > years old, so I don't know if the brand is still made any more, but
> > surely some other similar spray uses the same chemical. �(WD-40 is not
> > effective.)
>
> Sheldon/Penmart had a good useful method. �Take a large plastic
> garbage bag, put the pan in the bag, add a splash or three of ammonia,
> tie the bag shut and leave it overnight (preferrably somewhere
> outside) �The next day, take the pan out of the bag, rinse it off with
> the hose, and then a light scrubbing should get rid of anything that's
> still on it.
>
> maxine in ri

Not for aluminum.