Great General Cleaner for WSM


 
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Mike Leiter

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Dont know if this has been discussed before but there is a great and cheap cleaner out there for the smokers that wont harm aluminum or etch the finish. I have been using a cleaner from the Dollar Stores called " Awesome" and its a yellow colored cleaner for yrs. They also now have a orange cleaner version of it. I had always used it on outside stuff and it works great on pretty much anything.

Today after smoking jerky I had the racks with the nice brown hue to them. I sprayed the grates with this stuff and within 10 seconds I had brown nasty stuff dripping off. Took a soft brush to it and sprayed it some more and all the greasy smoke and food coating was gone. Best part its only a $1.00 and a larger refill bottle is also a $1.00. It also cleaned the brown soot off the top vent where I had a thermometer sticking in it with no scrubbing at all. Don't know why I didn't try it before on the grill and WSM knowing how well it worked on other stuff...

This is the stuff...
http://www.dollartree.com/20-oz-Totally-Awesome-Cleaner/p8056/index.pro
 
I use it to clean my smokers and stuff around the house.
I have been cleaned stains on clothes before loading in to the washer.

This stuff works good.
 
Awesome is the best dollar you can spend for cleaning lol weve been using that stuff for many many years.
 
james n said:
Awesome is the best dollar you can spend for cleaning lol weve been using that stuff for many many years.
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I know. I have been using it for yrs on things from house stuff to mowers, wheels and etc. Just never tried it on grills/smoker till today and was impressed on how it tackled that too..
 
Mike yes it's a great cleaner... I used it in my steam cleaner for my mom & dad's carpet and there rug's looked brand new .
 
I tried something a while back that was supposed to be specifically for cleaning grills. It smelled like orange juice, and was just about as effective. I'll give Awesome a try, thanks for the information.
 
Just got some today and it might just compel me to say bye bye to Formula 409 that I've used all of my life. ;0
 
The Awesome cleaner smells acid based. Works great on grease and oil but you have to be little careful with what you use it on.
 
J Hoke said:
The Awesome cleaner smells acid based. Works great on grease and oil but you have to be little careful with what you use it on.
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Not like you think.

Here is the MSD for it. With a rating of 1 on Hazard and Health...Its less dangerous to you than Mean Green and especially other grill cleaners but I wouldn't drink it...has a form of Lye in it...


http://www.menards.com/msds/110283_001.pdf

I generally mix/dilute it as they show on the label but will use full strength on stubborn stains. Like others I have used it on many items and never an issue so far. It does streak up glass in this form though.

Warnings & Directions
Directions for Use:

Directions: Start with the recommended dilution, but you may find it necessary to use more or less cleaner to adjust for varying cleaning problems or hard and soft water conditions. For 10 to 1, use 10 cups of water to 1 cup of LA's Totally Awesome; For 5 to 1, use 5 cups of water to 1 cup of LA's Totally Awesome; For 2 to 1, use 2 cups of water to 1 cup of LA's Totally Awesome; For 20 to 1, use 20 cups of water to 1 cup of LA's Totally Awesome; For 30 to 1, use 30 cups of water to 1 cup of LA's Totally Awesome; For 50 to 1, use 50 cups of water to 1 cup of LA's Totally Awesome; For 120 to 1, use 120 cups of water to 1 cup of LA's Totally Awesome; Dilution Scale: Water to LA's Totally Awesome: Air Conditioners 10 to 1, Aircraft 10 to 1, Auto Engine Straight, Auto Floor Mats 5 to 1, White sidewalls 2 to 1, Bathroom Shower 5 to 1, Bathroom Sink 5 to 1, Bathroom Tub 10 to 1, Blackboards 20 to 1, Blanket Wash 5 to 1, Car Wash 50 to 1, Chrome 10 to 1, Cloth Furniture 10 to 1, Conveyer Belts 10 to 1, Doors 5 to 1, Driveways Light Oil 10 to 1, Driveways Heavy Oil 5 to 1, Fiberglass 10 to 1, Floor Cleaning 10 to 1, General Cleaning 10 to 1, Heavy Oiled Surface 5 to 1, Ink Straight, Kitchen Stove 5 to 1, Kitchen Stove Hood Straight, Marble 10 to 1, Naugahyde 10 to 1, Nicotine Buildup Straight, Office Machines 10 to 1, Paint Oxidation 5 to 1, Plastic 10 to 1, Rugs Shampoo 30 to 1, Rugs Spotting 2 to 1, Rust Stains 2 to 1, Smoke Damage 2 to 1, Steam Cleaning 50 to 1, Tile Grout 5 to 1, Venetian Blinds 5 to 1, Vinyl Furniture 10 to 1, Vomit Remover 5 to 1, Wax Stripping 5 to 1, Windows 120 to 1, Wood Furniture 10 to 1, Woodwork 10 to 1. Do not use concentrated on glass. Do not use on leather. Dilute before use.

Caution:

Warning: Eye Irritant. Keep away from eyes. First Aid: For eye contact flush with water for 15 minutes. If irritation persists, get prompt medical attention. If swallowed give 1 or 2 glasses of water and call a physician, poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Keep out of reach of children. Caution: Avoid getting concentrate in eyes and prolonged contact with skin. If irritation occurs, wash thoroughly with water.
 
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Hey y'all I bought this stuff today based on this discussion. Are you all running this stuff straight or diluting? Are you'll cleaning the inside and the outside with this stuff? Thanks
 
Mike Leiter said:
Directions for Use:

Directions: Start with the recommended dilution . . .

Auto Engine Straight,

Nicotine Buildup Straight,
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Interesting, we were just sitting around talking a couple days ago about how smoking in the house (or hotels) is a cleaning nightmare. Apparently about as hard as cleaning your engine.
 
Jerry N. said:
Interesting, we were just sitting around talking a couple days ago about how smoking in the house (or hotels) is a cleaning nightmare. Apparently about as hard as cleaning your engine.
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I used this on a neighbors house when I painted for her ( Single older lady ). She is a in the house smoker and all her stuff was yellowed and nicotine coated. I sprayed this stuff on her air vents and registers to clean them and it was a immediate yellow/brown residue running off them. Kind of gross but it cleaned them up pretty good. Not sure on the engine being the same though as I have yet to try :) Kind of funny they are the same recommended strength...LOL

On the grill I start with about a 60/40 mix of cleaner/water and it seems to work okay. You could try a little more cleaner and less water as you go and see what works for you if the initial mix doesn't work.
 
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