Non-Flammable carbon deposit cleaner

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How did you find PF?: I found Physics Forum in a Google search in hopes to find a non flammable solution to dissolve carbon deposits on a propane fueled water heater pilot light. I found a forum post about dissolving carbon deposits on spark plugs. Which I did find helpful somewhat but the findings didn't support a "Non-Flammable" cleaning solution.

I am in search of a non-flammable carbon cleaner to remove deposits on a propane fueled RV water heater. I found another post in this forum that had findings on the process of dissolving carbon deposits off of different types of spark plugs. Those findings were promising, yet lacking a totally non-flammable option.

I look forward to everyone's replies. I'm eager to learn and glean from viable solutions and the process of elimination.
 

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Try sodium hydroxide solution. It will loosen dirt but you have to remove it with a brush.
 
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tech99 said:
Try sodium hydroxide solution. It will loosen dirt but you have to remove it with a brush.
Thank you. I will give this a try.
 
Why does it need to be non-flammable?

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rbelli1 said:
Why does it need to be non-flammable?

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I was asked to find a non flammable solution so it wouldn't ignite after cleaning.

Would love to hear your thoughts.
 
After cleaning it is a good idea to remove all cleaning products from the firebox. I'm not saying that a flammable cleaning agent is the way to go but you should not rule them out simply becaue so of the flammability. Use the best solution available.

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