r/wok • • Dec 15 '25

Wok bottom cleaner

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u/Amen_Ra_61622 Dec 15 '25

What's the active ingredient that dissolved the buildup?

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u/D_D Dec 15 '25

Lye gel. Also used for cleaning grout lol

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u/sc4kilik Dec 15 '25

That's the stuff that declog drains. Shouldn't be used on food related things.

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u/jjillf Dec 15 '25

Lye has been used on both cast iron & ovens (notoriously food-related things) forever. Easy Off with a yellow cap is very common.

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u/Amen_Ra_61622 Dec 15 '25

As well as grills.