Cleaning after not being used for a while

shtrdaveMember

I moved about 2.5 years ago, and I has no place to set up my smokers and grills, I am now in the process of getting a place ready for my smokette.

I found where the people put it, had many helpers moving, and I never changed the bottom foil after every smoke, and there was old foil left in it, and some of the local rodents decided they wanted to get a taste of what was made in there at one time, gaining access through the drain hole.

What is the best way to restore the interior for use, thinking maybe scrubbing with Simple Green, anything better to use.
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thanks

5/28/118:11 PM

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smokinmaineiacMember

Try a mixture of hydrogen peroxide, lemon juice, and water...let it sit, then rinse with a water soaked cloth.

5/28/119:03 PM

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maxqMember

I like Smokin's solution. Harsher chemicals might leave an unsavory odor behind. If you're concerned about the rodent presence, use a solution of water + 1 TBSP bleach to sanitize...followed by a wiping rinse of plain water.

I'd re-season the smoker for 2-3 hrs after the clean up.

5/29/116:42 AM

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tnqMember

I'm with you Dave. I see no problem using Simple Green for a quick cleaning; it is non-toxic and biodegradable afterall. Do a quick cleaning, rinse well, let it dry out and then fire it up for an hour or so at highest heat setting to burn off anything remaining.

5/29/117:50 AM

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Former Member

bleach kills germs.

5/29/118:07 AM

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smokinmaineiacMember

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydrogen_peroxide

HP will kill germs and disolve grease, but is non-toxic enough to be used to sanitize wounds. Use the diluted HP (3% solution as I recall) available at any supermarket or drugstore.

I use it all the time to clean the shield and floor of my SM025. No odor and no need to re-season.

5/29/1112:04 PM

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pagsMember

The HP works great. I gargle with half HP/half Listerine everyday per my dentist's suggestion. Great for the gums. It does kill the germs, and I'm still here.

5/29/1112:54 PM

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Former Member

quote:
HP will kill germs and disolve grease, but is non-toxic enough to be used to sanitize wounds. Use the diluted HP (3% solution as I recall) available at any supermarket or drugstore.

Ditto

Use it to clean the cutting boards etc.

It is very cheap and can be found anywhere.

5/29/114:11 PM

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shtrdaveMember

Thanks for the alternatives, now I just have to get my spot ready and it dug out and cleaned up.

Fortunately I have a great Q place not far away, so I wasn't without good food, but when you go and buy food you miss the little tastes that one likes to add to make it to their liking.

5/29/115:33 PM

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smokinmaineiacMember

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Fortunately I have a great Q place not far away, so I wasn't without good food, but when you go and buy food you miss the little tastes that one likes to add to make it to their liking.

If you cook using the techniques the experienced cooks write about in this forum you may find that the Q at your favorite BBQ place probably isn't as good as the Q you will make at home with your CS.

5/29/117:00 PM

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