TIP FOR REMOVING THICK GREASE: I use a heat gun, or steamer, to soften the grease some then use a plastic scraper and it'll scrape right off like sludge, then the cleaner to finish! 🙂

When the grease is that thick, step one should be to use a paint scraper to scrape off at least the outermost part. That leaves less to remove, but also it removes the outer skin of the grease and exposes the remaining residue to be more susceptible to chemical cleaners.

@lynn.ray49ray75

2 жыл бұрын

I agree and was thinking of a scrubber as well

@maddyg2320

2 жыл бұрын

Correct, oven cleaner & a scrapper would've removed all of that grease regardless of how thick it is.

@muntahafareed7155

Жыл бұрын

Indeed

@johnwang9914

Жыл бұрын

I'd be tempted to use a 1,000 amp laser but that's likely to also remove paint if the paint is dark. Such lasers are sold to remove rust from metal and it's the darker colour that absorbs the heat vaporizing it. I usually lay down paper towels and spray the cleaner onto that till it sticks to the surface then respray every 20 minutes for hours, at least four hours if not longer, really depends on how long I'm willing to stay up though I use an alarm to remind me to spray so short naps are possible. That oven door is removable without tools, you could actually have it soaking in a bath tub or a disposable wading pool. Disassembly really helps with cleaning. Waxing the cleaned surfaces several times with car wax might help make future cleanings easier but of course it would then need regular rewaxing hence frequent cleanings but it should be frequently cleaned anyways. I have seen people use mineral oil to dilute the grease and make it easier to clean especially with kitchen cabinets. I also use those scrub brushes that you attach to electric drills a lot.

I read your reply to a comment below and honestly I’m blown away! As someone that hates grime as well you are incredibly generous with your time and labor, as well as with sacrificing personal comfort! I wouldn’t be able to stay for long but it just goes to show how dedicated you are!

You did a great job!👍 If you're truly obsessed with getting the vent hood clean.... get a drill and a bit with a steel wool ball and a degreaser soap (for cleaning and lubrication). Worst case scenario it'll remove the paint at which point just repaint it. Even hand painted would be an improvement. Again, you've done such a great job. Your elderly relative is blessed to have you help him. Thanks for sharing! 😊

Seeing the conditions he's living in breaks my heart. It makes me think of my departed mother and how hard it was when she was no longer able to take care of herself sufficiently. My heart goes out to that man.

@LaniAnne402

2 жыл бұрын

My dad was just like this sweet gentleman. My sister and I cleaned up for him, but he had a 3,000sf home! There was a slew of books, shelves and collections of cars, planes, train sets too. Dad passed in January of 2020. We wanted to clean, shampoo carpets and get rid of old furniture. Our youngest brother was dads executor and decided that we should only be at dads while brother was there…locks were changed, cameras were installed, etc. We didn’t get to clean. To this day I don’t understand why he locked us out. Very sad.

@Rfsunnybrook

Жыл бұрын

@@LaniAnne402 I’m so sorry for your loss and the way your brother handled things. I hope things are ok between you now. It’s so hard when we lose our parents, and I’m sure that situation made it even more painful. Sending you a big hug.

@Sorchia56

Жыл бұрын

@@LaniAnne402 Oh no! I’m so sorry for your loss and your brother’s actions.

@scottymorgan7868

Жыл бұрын

unless he has a disability, or is sick there is no reason to live in that filth!

@amrit3213

Жыл бұрын

@@LaniAnne402 I understand how you feel. Many people are unaware of their attitude. I want to take a guess and say your dad was probably bad-mouthing you girls behind your back. Sometimes old people are scared and play siblings against each other. My dad did this. Sad but true. I think you should meet with your brother, perhaps with a mediator to clear the air. It not about your father anymore. It is about the relationship with your brother. Do you want to continue to be hurt or do you want to value the relationship with your brother? which do you perfer more? like wise do you want to be right or do you value the friendship?

With that hood being so caked with grease I would think the actual duct would also be caked with grease as well. Could be a fire hazard.

@carolg.6838

2 жыл бұрын

I never had a stove vent to the outside but the metal filter thing you can pop out would surely need attention. Maybe she will go home exhausted but she and her relative will be feeling very rewarded.

you are a blessing to your family. A good example that it doesn't need to be anything extrordinary to help people. a few hours of cleaning can make such a difference in someones life. What a wonderful example to us all.

@beckyhadeed5081

Жыл бұрын

Amen!!

I would love to watch a time lapse of cleaning this whole house

I preferr oxiclean 1 full scoop per gallon of hot water with 1 TBSP of dawn. Melts the grease off with barely any scrubbing and does not eat paint. You don't need to leave it for hours either.

The video title is surely not a click bate, this is sooooooo satisfying to watch!!! I know some people don't like the strong fumes of some cleaning products but you do what you have to do in these extreme conditions. Love your videos!!!!!

I love using Greased Lightning for that type of sticky grease. I get it at Lowe's or Home Depot... it's amazing at cutting grease, it literally drips off the surface!😁

@Abrilgee

Ай бұрын

Do you leave it sitting on it?

Thank you for this Great video. So wonderful and nice that you did this for him. I’m sure he was happy. 😄😄👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 We all need to check on and take care of the seniors in our family instead of judging them. Just keep living and someday we will be a “Senior Citizen” with loneliness, aches, pains, Dr.Visits, loss of independence, possible depression, and a fixed income. What a wonderful laborious thing you did for your family member and those of us who may come across a project like this. I applaude you & a job well done. 😃😃😃👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

So satisfying seeing that grease and grime come off. You did a great job and your relative is lucky to have you work so hard to help him get his home clean.

Thanks for the cleaning tips. Anyone that can't clean for themselves, should be signed up for help through a program, or friends & family could take turns doing a wkly visit to keep it under control.

@marilynmiddleton9088

Жыл бұрын

I agree

The stove needs to be pulled out. Heaven knows what the back and side wall look like 😳

@DesTheGreat512

20 күн бұрын

On Gawdddd!

It's only a small area but you should be more wary about using several different cleaners in the same area because it could develop some toxic fumes. I know someone whose grandmother died because she mixed ammonia and bleach (I think) and died because of the fumes. I'm cringing hearing the baby because it's a filthy place for him/her to be in.

I would love to see you clean the whole kitchen and rest of the house.

Love this so much ! I used to clean my grandmothers house all the time :-) amazing job!

Thank you thank you thank you!! I didn't realize how quickly the grease builds up on that back part and I've been struggling to get it off. This is a life saver 🙌

Have you tried Simple Green, it was originally designed to clean engine motors but it is safe to use around food. You can find it in stores like Walmart in the automotive section. I used it at my deli and it was amazing on the grease.

I cleaned a stove hood that looked in as bad shape as this one. I used a razor blade scraper and it worked wonders on the softened grease.

Dawn liquid is amazing for cutting grease. The combination of dawn, water, and hydrogen peroxide gets rid of grime like ring around the collar.

Totally Awesome cleaner from the dollar tree is the best on grease that I've ever used. Had to help a family member in a pinch and I had purchased a bottle on a whim one day we'll before. Out of all the cleaners I brought with me, that was the most effective on the thickest grease. I did not need to leave it set too long either and I was blown away on how it performed. Maybe this will help! Thanks for your videos 🌼

I watched your other video and used the ammonia and it worked great. I opened the vents and turned on the ceiling exhaust fans and it sucked most of the fumes out . Ammonia has worked the best of anything I’ve ever used. Thanks, good videos

That was a fire hazard! So glad you had compassion on him and his situation.

I am not a big fan of telling others how they should spend their money (or time), but, I think that a replacement for that stove may be in order. As clean as you got it (and, there is no denying that!), what remains on the sides, and behind the stove, needs to be gotten at. I can see that you are in this for the long haul, and you are helping out family, which is great, so, I wish you the best!

@annhans3535

2 жыл бұрын

yup

@Truth1561

2 жыл бұрын

Trouble is the new stove will no doubt be in the same state after a while . The owner is not motivated/well enough to clean imo .

@NyOrican39

2 жыл бұрын

That's for people that don't want to pass trouble cleaning it 🤷🏻‍♀️ so why waste money while that one can be brought back to life.....

@lauramoorman2022

Жыл бұрын

Some people can't afford to replace a stove, at least not right away, so I think this deep cleaning is a fantastic solution.

Have you ever used a steamer on something like this? I had a similar problem once and used a steamer, a plastic scrubby, and a scraper. It helped me a whole lot. That is my go-to starter, and then I massage in Dawn dishwashing liquid. So far - fingers crossed - it has worked well for me. You did such an amazing job on that stove! I can't imagine you getting all that off. But you did it! Great job! 🌺👍

@Westhamsterdam

Жыл бұрын

Steamer I doubt will work. I would use vinegar & let it soak over-night. Dishwashing tablet may be

Holy cow!!!! My Mama raised us to wipe down the counter tops and appliances everytime we did the dishes. Maintenance is way better than cleaning away all the build up. Thanks for the information. I like the Dollar store Awesome spray.

@BeardedBarley1

6 ай бұрын

Sometimes people are just so bad off health wise that it is a miracle they can get up even just to make themselves something to eat. Obviously, he’s not up to the maintenance part. The answer is simply to help out when these kinds of folks are open to it. Most people aren’t open to it unless it’s not a family member, sad to say. It’s just the way it is.

I'm going to be totally honest with you, I won't judge the old man, but I will judge you from a scale from 1 to 10 “You are totally Awesome” We need more people like you in this world.

@CleanFreakGermaphobe

10 ай бұрын

You made my day! Thank you so much 🥹

You are a very giving person. Blessed be. 🙋🏻‍♀️💞🌹

We never used ammonia so I didn’t think it was necessary. But it’s an amazing degreaser!

You do such a great job! You're such an inspiration.

Well now we know we can use Easy off for paint remover.

@CleanFreakGermaphobe

3 жыл бұрын

Haha. Who knew??

@alanunderwoodsr8622

2 жыл бұрын

I learned that a long time ago. It gave me a stainless steel hood so no complaints there!

@alanunderwoodsr8622

2 жыл бұрын

The person who lives here needs a cleaning lady once a week. Nobody should live in that filth.

@johannedufort5900

2 жыл бұрын

What if they canNOT afford one @@alanunderwoodsr8622 ???

@fourdayhomestead2839

2 жыл бұрын

@@johannedufort5900 there are programs through many agency's & county offices that use donations for those who can't afford it.

love your dedication for cleaning, & I love your methods of cleaning....thank you very very much❤👌👏

Was unironically jamming to the background music haha 😂 Great tune!

I’m a professional cleaner I’d handle this with spraying dawn power wash over whole stove and range hood and let it sit while I clean something else then come back with scrub cloth to get off the grease. Magic erasers work great too

I noticed the lid over the frying pan didn’t cover the whole pan. Perhaps encourage him to use a larger lid, so grease doesn’t splatter out. Or maybe buy him a new one. A glass lid would let him see into the pan, without taking the lid off so often.

How in the world has this kitchen not caught on fire????

Can you do the floor next??? It bothered me I could see the color difference from where the stove is and the rest 😖 also what does the inside of the stove look like !?!

@CleanFreakGermaphobe

2 жыл бұрын

I did do the floor😁 Check that out here. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oauCmtWYk9unpNo.html

@germaineaguilar6762

2 жыл бұрын

@@CleanFreakGermaphobe Yes you did and it looked fabulous!

@Westhamsterdam

Жыл бұрын

The inside of the stove just put a pan in with half boiling water/half vinegar & then heat the oven to 220c for 20 minutes, the rub away but you never know just how bad things are in this house!

Wow, great job. Thank you for helping

@CleanFreakGermaphobe

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your comment 😃

I've always had success with adding more oil to the dried grease before using Castro Purple Clean (an automotive degreaser) it seems silly but like the top of my cabinets wipe on some canola oil let it sit, scrape then degreaser.

You are a dear sweet person your family member is probley so lonely but you are there i am sure he feels loved & not forgotten with you there even tho you are cleaning he has you there thats a big big thing

Wow! I have a similar issue, but not quite as bad. Thank you for the comparisons and the tips.

A scraper would make that job a lot easier and quicker.

I have found that you can also use Bathroom spray such as Scrubbing Bubbles as a kitchen degreaser (under normal circumstances) I love it, although you had a really tough job here. I find the aerosol version works best. I love the fresh smell.

@brendaconkling3762

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Scrubbing Bubbles worked great on the semigloss walls after a kitchen grease fire

I had to tackle a gas stove top for a relative. The former residents had never cleaned it either and it was in the same condition as yours. I couldn’t use ammonia because the pilot light was still on and the smell for my relative. It took me hours, I tried all of the other products you used but I finally bartenders secret with a wool brush. It now looks like a new stove. So try bartenders secret. Love that stuff.

@YouSUBSCRIBE739

Жыл бұрын

@cindy I luv "barkeepers freind".its the bomb! Not sure if thts wat ur talking abt!? 🤔 I use it on my stove n works wonders. 😍

Windex is excellent for greasy kitchen. Vim with bleach is excellent as well

I’m going to try this. I have one burner that I just can’t seem to get all the burnt on grease off of. So nice off you to help this man out.

@CleanFreakGermaphobe

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Let us know how it works for you

Have you tried trisodium phosphate? We have an equivalent here called sugar soap, it's a great de-greaser.

Razor scraper is a great help for these types of challenges 😂

@Westhamsterdam

Жыл бұрын

No! Vinegar is the best but you need to let it soak in.

I used it to clean my stove top and oven and it was amazing at what it did!!!

You should pickup a razer blade scraper, they make them for glass cooktops. Love mine, gets those stuck on spills off so easy!

Ya did a great job bless ya

This is one of the best videos I've ever seen on KZread! So Satisfying!

You need a scraper and a Scrub Daddy like Aurikatarina uses!

Try Krud kutter spray cleaner the grease melts away!

Great video and well done job. I need to clean the bottom of a microwave over the stove. Thanks for post this video

Try vinegar,dawn,baking soda. Also 3m eraser wheel

There's no way in the world I'd let an appliance get this bad!!!

@luisareyes340

11 ай бұрын

A tenant will!

Paint stripper would work on that hood, but then it would need repainting. I’m sure the filter isn’t maintained, so it may not be worth keeping it. It’s a losing battle, but you’ve shown it can be remedied, if needed. Throwing out things is not an option for most, but an “old dog can learn a few tricks.”😆

@CleanFreakGermaphobe

3 жыл бұрын

You are absolutely right. 👍😃

I wonder how TSP would work. Especially on the cabinets. Gotta take precautions too cuz it's some bad ass stuff but I doubt it's worse than ammonia. Keep the windows open, gloves, mask etc. Whatever it recommends for caution. Get some kind of scraper in there too. Pretty crazy that mess. Nice to help an old man. Good job. Satisfying.

Use a scrapper!! It will save so much time!!

Straight Simple Green undiluted with green scrubbie immediately removed it from metal hood, no waiting. But did not work on splatter on painted wall.

I own a cleaning company and ammonia is best for that job. If you are sensitive to it and I am. If the stove is electric unplug it and do the job outside. The aggravation of getting it out of your house is worth still having your lungs in tact. You will be able to get the back and sides more easily and clean the walls and floor which will be just as gross. Great video!

@sandy-rr1by

Жыл бұрын

@johnmal5975. Would ammonia be ok to use on greasy sticky painted cabinets, inside and outside? The doors never got put back on after painting, so the whole kitchen has been like open shelving for years. Thanks for a reply if you have time.

@johnmal5975

Жыл бұрын

@@sandy-rr1by Should be okay. Try small section first that is not noticeable. To be safest you can neutralize the ammonia with a solution of vinegar and water. You don't need a lot. Ammonia is pretty safe on most things. It's by far the best carpet stain remover and no it wont hurt your carpet usually a 50-50 mix with water for carpets.

What a great job you’ve done. You’ve got a ❤️ of gold. Sad that it got like that in the beginning. Why did a relative not go in maybe once a month and help out with cleaning? Would have saved all your hard work 🌼

@BeardedBarley1

6 ай бұрын

Sometimes friends and relatives are just as bad off if not worse so that they are unable to help. Also, usually people like this man don’t have relatives, or their relatives live far away because the person refused to move with them away from what this person considers home and/or refused to move once the health problems became an issue. On top of that, often people in poor health or of poor mind don’t ask for help and/or in fact refuse it because they think it puts people out. They don’t want to be a burden, real or imagined. I think it’s important to tread carefully when looking at situations like this one in the video. We can never really know the whole story. Just appreciate the goodness where you see it and be thankful for it when it happens.

soaked Totally Awesome cleaner on the walls and stove didn't work well. Mr. Clean didn't work for me either. Dawn Powerwash is absolutely magical. it melted the grease away. It literally was running the grease down the walls exposing clean surface underneath. I now want to use Dawn PowerWash on everything now!

I'd venture that the inside of the oven is as bad as mine, would love some suggestions on how to clean it. It's self cleaning and can't use ammonia, certainly no easy off or vinegar and baking soda. (tried the latter many times)

New stove?

What about opening the top of the stove to clean underneath the burners? I didn't see you do that. There's a ton of grease under there! I'm enjoying your videos and love that you are helping people!

Sodium bicarbonate or washing soda powder mixed into hot at you can stand hot water will cut through grease with no scrubbing. It’s amazing and costs pennies to buy. Wear gloves though as it makes your hands feel soapy as it will degrease your skin too

@Doctor.Dentista

2 жыл бұрын

I really don’t understand why people say baking soda and vinegar are great cleaners. They don’t do anything for me

I use Brillo Basics Orange Degreaser wipes (it also comes in a spray). It cleans my oven hood like a dream. I was socked that it removed the sticky build-up. It's a keeper!

@shetales8095

2 жыл бұрын

I bet yours don’t look like his. He need just what she’s putting on it

Use a scrubbing pad it helps way better

You can use krud cutter it works great on grease.

Good bless you and your family members 🙏🙏🙏🙏

I can not use Ammonia due to health reason. I used boiling hot water to helps soften the stains. Then I used the chemical. I rinse off the chemical to what it did not removed. I then used the metal scrub role. It worked very well.

Seriously? I would have just bought him another oven, he obviously doesn't need one that large now anyway...just an observation.

@Lotsielots

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it would have been nice if she had said it was useful to her to have this cleaning job on her channel, but she bought him a new cooker and hob to make his life better and easier anyway.

Thank you

A new stove hood would work great.

@tonyahenry4167

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly ain’t no way I’m scrubbing all that

He could get a new hood for about $65 and it would be well worth it. Letting the grease build up around a gas stove like that could cause a fire.

Thank you. Abundance of Blessings Love from: South Africa 🌻❤️🇿🇦

I think I have watched your earlier video also, about cleaning the kitchen, stovetop, floor for this gentleman. And I tried to follow your tips. I used Amonia the bottle I bought from Home Depot. Diluted, concentrated, with other chemicals, baking soda, Vinegar, salt, Hydrogen Per Oxide.... But, I could not get the burnt in, caked, dried greese from this one burner that is used the most on the stove top. The only thing that worked, I was very, VERY careful with the razor blade. It did peal off lots of that grunge. I am still at it, but very slowly, I don't want to scrape the paint off this, only 3 years old oven/stovetop. Did I miss anything from your tips? Not sure. Any ideas?

The degreaser from sam's club works really well. It's like $7 for a gallon.

Honestly he might just be disabled . Cause how does a older person not know how to clean. Even If a wife cleaned and he went to work. Im sorry but that part I can't believe s for cleaning even wiping with dish soap and HOT Water will remove some of that. It's just he did not wash that and let it build up. I know. I get lazy cause yes my back hurts . My depression. Is like I don't care but when it get bothering to me I fight my back and clean the mess. But it HAS TO BE when I want to. sure it may not be perfect but yes it is cleaner then it was . I could see the sides of the stove being build up but not the parts that are visible.. I think 🤔 honestly he has depression. Plus he disabled. And elderly. Not the "I don't know how" lol it is work. And it can be a challenge for some elderly people.

TSP (the older original formula. ). Makes a man’s job a piece-of-cake.

Magic eraser for the grids 👍👍👍

I also use the little blue scrubbers, SOS pads with a degreaser. The blue stuff is annoying, but it does work.

Aww poor guy -he needs a switch plate cover - looks dangerous.

Have you tried steam cleaning it?

@CleanFreakGermaphobe

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. Now I love steam cleaners, but it didn't work on this stove.

@jennyoliver6479

3 жыл бұрын

I used my steam cleaner on my oven and it worked. I use my steamer a lot. I have one fir the floor too. This method is too time consuming and yes, you hav3 to be careful with ammonia.

@jenem9618

3 жыл бұрын

@@jennyoliver6479 Yeah, but anyone watching this channel most likely doesn't have an oven with 3,650 days of grease buildup, lol. There is no method in existence for cleaning this stove that would not be time-consuming.

Here is another image of EELHOE look at the 3rd picture down. Look at the cooked on grease on the wok. It takes 45 seconds to clean. I have used this it is amazing.

This was amazing wow

Plastic scraper or old credit card to scrape the loosened grease

Amazing that the writings remain intact !!!

Goo be Gone, best thing in the market to get rid of thick grease dirt

THANK Y0U

You could use the fan in the hood, if there is one, to help eliminate some of that smell. Also, the remaining yellow places on the front and sides are made of a different material, plastic I think. It is likely stained and will not turn back white, even though you get it very clean.

Great idea by Stevebabiak. Clean and repaint. I’d recommend buying a new vent.

I'm curious how well an enzyme cleaner like Biz do with this? Especially if you were to soak the knobs in it. 🤔

Intense video, seeing all the grease and hearing your cleaning explainations rather stressed me. "The Lost Art of House Cleaning" by Jan Doughtery; she and her book could have saved you hours of time (I once gave a copy to a woman who was hired to clean our house, never to have her back). From the author, Jan Doughtery, and that book I started buying Krud Kutter (usually in the paint deparment of most hardware stores) as my primary deep cleaning solution. It cuts through grease like magic and has a short spray/sit/pre-clean time. It is satisfying to see a cleaned anything, especially one so layered' so glad you got it done for him. (By the way, high temperature appliance paint could fix his exhaust cover, I've only used it a few times, but appliances can look like new after using it.) Happy cleaning.

Product called Krud Kutter is wonderful. The top ok my mom's kitchen cupboards were this with dust,grease,and cigarette smoke. I sprayed and let it sit. USED METAL SCRAPER AND PAPER TOWEL. LIKE NEW!

@MarkHernandez62024

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, Krud Kutter is fantastic, it is usually in the paint department of hardware stores. It would not have removed the paint from the hood (but the hood could be repainted with high temperature appliance paint).

My favorite go to for cooking grease is an orange oil from Amazon,it is expensive but really cuts the grease .I use it on the wood too,do not use it on plastic .