Cleaning a New SS False Bottom

[Spicemon1972]

Hey all, a quick question for anyone with info to share. I recently purchased a brand spanking new stainless steel false bottom for my 10gal cooler mash tun and I am having trouble getting all of the machining oil and grease off of it?
Does anyone have an effective and relatively easy way to clean the machining residue?
Thanks in advance, fellow brewers!

 

[thelastleroy]

Dish soap and very hot water, followed by many rinses to remove any soap residue. If you are daring you could use a solvent that evaporates quickly like a brake cleaner or toluene etc, but most people prefer a less toxic approach.

 

[YeastMode]

I usually use soap and water (Castile baby soap is my go to) but if you want to go full Rambo, try some phosphate free tsp which can be found at Lowes fairly easily.

 

[day_trippr]

Bar Keepers Friend and a stiff scrub brush ought to take care of it...

Cheers!

 

[Spicemon1972]

Gracias, friends!