Diversey
Break-Up Professional Oven & Grill Cleaner
Best heavy duty cleaner for tackling stubborn baked on grease.
This Diversey Break-Up Professional Oven & Grill Cleaner is designed for institutional, industrial, and commercial use. It effectively tackles tough, baked-on grease and grime on contact, even on cold surfaces. The fast-acting formula works quickly on ovens, grills, fryers, griddles, hood systems, and steam tables, minimizing the need for scrubbing. It can be sprayed from any angle to reach difficult areas and leaves a pleasant citrus scent. This cleaner is NSF listed and Kosher certified, making it suitable for a variety of professional kitchen environments.
$9.45
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Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
69
/ 179
#69 in Oven & Grill Cleaners
Price vs Category Average
-54%
Below average
Who it's for
- Commercial kitchens and home users facing extreme grime
- Busy professionals and homeowners seeking quick results
- Users needing one powerful cleaner for various appliances
Who should skip it
- Individuals sensitive to strong chemicals or with limited ventilation
- Users sensitive to strong smells or with respiratory concerns
- Homeowners with delicate oven finishes or specific material concerns
Performance breakdown
Grease Dissolving Power
Cuts through stubborn, carbonized buildup with minimal scrubbing required.
Surface Adhesion
The thick formula clings effectively to vertical oven walls and racks.
Application Precision
The nozzle design allows for targeted spraying in hard-to-reach corners.
Dwell Time Efficiency
Rapidly breaks down baked-on residue during short contact periods.
Rinseability
Requires thorough wiping to ensure no chemical residue remains behind.
Industrial Strength
Professional-grade potency tackles the toughest commercial kitchen challenges.
What customers say
Customers consistently praise this cleaner for its exceptional effectiveness and ease of use on tough oven and grill grime. Many highlight its professional strength, noting how effortlessly it cuts through baked on grease and carbon deposits with minimal scrubbing. Users appreciate the simple spray and wipe application, transforming notoriously difficult cleaning tasks into manageable ones. The powerful formula delivers impressive results, making it a go to solution for deep cleaning challenges. Its ability to restore surfaces to a near new condition is a recurring theme.
Know before you buy
Break-Up is a heavy-duty alkaline cleaner designed for stainless steel and iron surfaces. It should not be used on aluminum, copper, or painted surfaces, as it can cause discoloration or damage.
For the best results, the surface should be warm, ideally between 120°F and 150°F. Applying it to a cold surface will significantly slow down the chemical reaction, while an excessively hot surface may cause the cleaner to evaporate too quickly.
Because it is a professional-grade formula, it is designed to penetrate and emulsify baked-on grease and carbon deposits on contact. While heavy buildup may still require some agitation with a scouring pad, it significantly reduces the physical effort compared to standard consumer cleaners.
This is a caustic product, so you must wear chemical-resistant gloves and eye protection during application. Ensure the area is well-ventilated and avoid breathing in any mist or vapors while cleaning.
Yes, it is highly effective for cleaning grill grates. Simply apply the solution, allow it to dwell for the recommended time to break down the carbon, and rinse thoroughly with water before cooking.
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