What Should I Use to Clean the Wall Behind My Stove?

Updated on October 15, 2012
♥.O. asks from Parcel Return Service, DC
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The wall behind my stove is splattered with stains from cooking. I don't know what I can use that'll be strong enough to take off the stains without taking off the paint. I tried using a soapy cloth but that isn't working too well. Any suggestions?

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N.P.

answers from San Francisco on

Mr. Clean's Magic Erasers haven't failed me yet. I haven't cleaned the wall behind the stove, but I have cleaned my garage door and the walls where my kid has "artified" them.

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S.G.

answers from Grand Forks on

I find that putting undiluted dish soap directly on the cloth works well to cut grease and clean dried on stuff.

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T.M.

answers from Redding on

Heat the wall with a hair dryer, and with your cleaner of choice it should come off with minimal elbow grease.

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I.W.

answers from Portland on

I'd try those Mr Clean Magic Erasers. I don't have a wall behind my stove, so I can't tell you what does work.

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P.M.

answers from Portland on

Not sure whether the paint will handle this (test an inconspicuous spot), but two things work well on greasy splatters:

Citrus oil solvents like CitraSolv. Non-toxic and pleasant smelling, but use gloves because it can draw the oils right out of your hands, too. It's a great multi-purpose cleaner, and can be used straight or diluted in water. (There are now several "orange-oil" brands, and some contain extremely toxic ingredients, so I would recommend reading the label first.)

Rubbing alcohol also does a fairly decent job on dried, hardened greasy spots.

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☆.A.

answers from Pittsburgh on

Try Top Job or Spic & Span.
It will be easier if you just wipe it down every time it gets splattered.

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L.M.

answers from Reno on

This is too funny... I was just thinking about asking this question yesterday! lol Thanks for asking and I will read what these awesome moms have to say about it.....

~L.

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A.S.

answers from Lynchburg on

Dirty Jobs or Blue Wolf...Blue Wolf is my best friend. I haven't found anything it will not clean! Both can be found at Walmart!!!

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C.N.

answers from Baton Rouge on

I use vinegar in a spray bottle.

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