TJV / others - aluminum pan

Misippi Egger · March 2009

Tom,

I need a little help cleaning stains from my aluminum drip pan.

This is my 13" drip pan. The stain on the inside stains are older and were under aluminum foil. THe bottom stripes came yesterday from the grid when I forgot to put foil on the bottom before the cook. :blush:

The pics were after dish soap and a nylon scrub pad.

Any suggestions are appreciated. :laugh:

lowercasebill · March 2009

bar keepers friend in a little cup dip a wine cork in water and then in the powder scrub away ,,

probie · March 2009

Try some koolaide powder with a green scratch pad and a little water.

Jupiter Jim · March 2009

Sorry but they dont look used enough, I think they need some more cooked on stuff.

It is only a drip pan and the drips just dont care.
But if you must clean them more, the two other post will help.
Striving to be worthy, Jupiter Jim

Mike in Abita · March 2009

I've had success with this. Just pour a little in an upsidedown clean trash can lid filled with water and you can soak your cooking grid. Makes clean up a snap. Might want to try it first and see. Otherwise grab a "Brillo" pad and scrub away.

http://www.dawn-dish.com/en_US/powerscrubbers.do

WessB · March 2009

It looks like a first ever cook to me...A drip pan is just that..."a drip pan"...don't worry about it..I still line mine with foil...but gave up long ago worrying about it looking new..if you want it clean every time use the disposable aluminum pans and use a new one every time..otherwise, just take it for what it is...you aren't eating out of it...

Panhandle Smoker · March 2009

I am with JJ on that one. I got to where I was spending more time cleaning the drip pans than it took the cook the Butt. I finally dedicated it to being just a drip pan.

Fidel · March 2009

A couple tablespoons of white vinegar in hot water. Very hot water.

cookn biker · March 2009

Where did you get the pan from. I want one.
thanks
Molly

tjv · March 2009

I'm with the others, it's just a drip pan. So, I don't worry about getting the stains totally off. If you use any powder cleaner with a brillo pan, chances are you'll scratch the pan. Dawn powder disolver is what I use on grids, not sure if it works on aluminum. t

Misippi Egger · March 2009

thanks to everyone for their responses.

I think Jupiter and some others summed it up pretty well - it's a drip pan and needs to look more like a veteran rather than a virgin! :laugh: :evil:

Molly - one of the MANY great products at The Ceramic Store (tjv's place).

www.ceramicgrillstore.com

cookn biker · March 2009

Cool thanks.
TJV, I will shop with you after work tomorrow, Been meaning to for long time.

WhackJob · March 2009

Uhm disposable aluminum drip pans from the grocery are about $1.50. 15 minutes spent scrubbing is at least $25.00. The way I see it, go with disposable. But honestly, it's a drip pan. Each stain is a grillin or smokin print on a roadmap.

Old Salt · March 2009

My problem isn't about a drip pan but with a cast aluminum dutch oven. It has been used for many off uses and whatever is cooked on is coated on the inside. I even tried straight ammonia. Don't want to part with it since it's about 30+ years old and I believe a 7 qt.

AuntieEgger · March 2009

Weather it be Aluminum or Stainless Steel, pots, racks, or trays. ‘LAUNDRY DETERGENT’ in powder or liquid form accompanied by a light scrub with SOS will get it clean. It’s fast and simple.

Give it a try

AuntieEgger

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