What is the Best Way to Clean Grease Splatters Off My Enamel Cookware?

Emma Christensen
Emma Christensen
Emma is a former editor for The Kitchn and a graduate of the Cambridge School for Culinary Arts. She is the author of True Brews and Brew Better Beer. Check out her website for more cooking stories
updated May 30, 2019
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Q: Thanks to my very small kitchen (and because I like to display them), I keep my enameled cast-iron Dutch oven and tea kettle (which I think is some sort of enamel as well…it’s a vintage piece that belonged to my grandparents) on the stovetop most of the time. As a result, they get more than their fair share of grease splatters and other food stains.

Many of the stains seem near impossible to get off. It doesn’t help that I often use the Dutch oven for baking, which I’m sure is exacerbating things. I haven’t tried anything more aggressive than Bon Ami and elbow grease yet for fear of damaging them. Does anyone know how I can get these cleaned off and looking as close to new as possible without damaging the enamel?

Sent by Michelle

Editor: Try making a paste of the Bon Ami and water and letting it sit directly on the stains for a few minutes. That usually works for me!

Readers, what advice do you have?

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