Baked-on grease is not just dirt. It is cooking oil that heat has bonded to the surface. Scrubbing harder usually smears it. The fix is chemistry plus patience: let a grease-specific formula break the bond, then wipe.
What you need
- Multi-Purpose Spray
- A damp microfiber cloth
- Ten unattended minutes
The routine
1. Clear and cool
Move grates and knobs aside and make sure the surface is fully cool. Spraying a hot stovetop flashes the formula off before it can work.
2. Spray generously
Coat the greasy areas until they look wet, not misted. Thin coverage is the most common reason a first pass underperforms.
Tip: For oven windows, spray onto the cloth first to keep drips away from door seals.
3. Wait about ten minutes
This is the step people skip. The formula needs dwell time to break down polymerized oil. Walk away and let it work before scrubbing.
4. Wipe, and repeat if needed
Wipe with a damp cloth in one direction, rinsing the cloth as it loads up. Heavy, years-old buildup can take a second pass or light brushing.
Honest expectation
What this solves: This routine handles everyday and baked-on cooking grease on sealed surfaces. Decades-set carbon, rust, or unsealed stone need different products.
