Danny D > writes:

> On Thu, 30 May 2013 11:10:47 -0500, Sqwertz wrote:
>
>> once an oven starts RUSTING means it's time to get a new oven.
>
> That's the danger of posting pictures; people see how
> you 'really' live!
>
> Actually, that's not rust. I had a look and it's just
> "crud" (from a pot-roast spill, I believe).
>
> http://www3.picturepush.com/photo/a/...g/13192221.jpg
>
> Q: What chemical do you use to clean these ovens?
>
> Googling for "oven cleaner chemicals", I see this EPA article:
> http://www.epa.gov/kidshometour/products/oclean.htm
>
> Which says oven cleaners are just sodium or potassium hydroxide.
> Hmmm... I wonder if the plumbing section at the hardware store
> is where I should get my oven cleaner?
>
> Have you ever tried the lye for plumbing in the oven?

Caution.
Modern ovens are self cleaning.
Don't be going the chemical route on self cleaning ovens.

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Dan Espen