Andrew Erickson wrote:
In article ,
"William Sommerwerck" wrote:

While we're on the issue of thermostats... Most (if not all) modern toaster
ovens have dropped the conventional double-thermostat system for making
toast. You now set a mechanical timer of questionable utility. (There are
two toast symbols at the extremes, and no marks between.) I carelessly
burned some bread the other morning; had the sprinkler system gone off, I'd
still be drying out the condo.

Does anyone know how to remove smoke stains from glass? I've tried any
number of strong organic solvents (including MEK), and nothing -- not even
citrus solvent -- seems to dissolve it very well.

Three options I'd try:

1. Oven cleaner -- especially if this is mainly the inside of the
toaster oven door.

2. Powdered cleanser (or baking soda might do) takes a bit of elbow
grease, but can get most stains off of most glass or ceramic things.
(These may cloud the glass a tiny bit by its grinding action, so I
wouldn't suggest it for house windows without checking beforehand, but
it should be fine for appliance door windows which aren't expected to be
crystal clear.)

I'd be careful, there. Many are abrasive. IIRC, something like
Bon Ami may work (I'd still opt for the vinegar if you can stomach
that awful smell! *Here*, I'd do it outdoors but temperatures
may be prohibitive where you are?)

3. Scrubbing bubbles or similar bathroom cleaner works wonders on
tobacco smoke stains; it might work here, too. It's also nice because
it's generally compatible with most plastics, where other solvents and
such are often not usable.

There is a solvent called Awesome (sold in "dollar stores")
that *might* work. It takes the patina off plastic so be wary...