How to Remove Burned-on Grease From the Bottom of an Electric Skillet

An electric skillet provides a convenient option when you do not have easy access to a full kitchen. You can use it in a college dorm or at a hotel. It is also valuable when you simply don't want to mess up your entire stove. Finding a way to clean the skillet, especially when you have grease that has been cooked into the cookware, can be intimidating, but it is not an impossible task, with the proper ingredients.

Dish soap
Sponge
Club Soda
Dry cloth

Instructions

- 1
  Wait until the griddle is cool from its last use before you try to clean it. Remove the temperature control and grease cup according to the methods recommended by the manufacturer of your electric skillet.
- 2
  Fill your sink with hot water and add liquid dish soap until the water is soapy. Insert the skillet into the water.
- 3
  Scrub it with a cloth, sponge or other non-metallic scrubbing option. This removes many grease stains, as the skillets have a non-stick coating.
- 4
  Dry the skillet thoroughly with a dry towel and inspect it to see if the stains are gone. If the stain persists, mix one-part water with one-part club soda and apply it to the stain with a sponge.
- 5
  Use a commercial stain cleaner if the previous options fail. Purchase these at any local grocery store. Apply according to the manufacturer's directions.

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