Clean Stove Burners With Pantry Staples

Your stove is the hardest working appliance in your kitchen. Its burners properly heat up so you can prepare meals throughout each day, season, and special occasion. It labors for you and your family until you are satisfied, and you see evidence of that hard work from the dabs of dried sauce, burnt veggies, and charred pieces of meat stuck to it. If you do not address this promptly, it can become a brown greasy mess you start to avoid.

Rather than abandoning your kitchen and switching to takeout, you can use items from your pantry to transform the appearance of your stove. Best of all, you can use these with effective cleaning methods that are simple to complete. Keep reading below to learn more.

How Often You Should Clean Your Stove

The best way to keep your home sanitized and have a gleaming stove top is to wipe and clean it after every use. Once you put away your dirty pots and pans, use a slightly soapy cloth or sponge to wash any spills. This swipe will not take long and can prevent a more difficult mess for you to manage later on. Whether you have a glass cooktop, electric burners, or a gas stove, here are ways to use items from your pantry to clean your cooking surface and get it in excellent condition again.

Cleaning a Glass Stove Top

Glass-topped electric stoves are a popular choice for many homes because they are level and aligned with your kitchen counter. The flat surface is easy to manage but can suffer greatly after you rush to cook a large or sloppy meal.

To clear the splatters from your glass top stove, wait until it has cooled before starting. From there, you can add water and vinegar to a spray bottle and thoroughly spritz the entire space. Instead of using a dry cloth to clean away this mixture, try one moistened with warmed water. Repeat this step until you see the clear, glassy surface you desire.

Cleaning an Electric Stove Top

Electric stove tops have a similar makeup to a gas stove but heat with electricity instead. The absence of a flame makes these more beneficial for families with young children or naughty pets. After a bit of use, you may notice an unsightly residue accumulating on the electric burners. To get them clean again, unplug them and scrub them with a sponge that has gotten dipped in sudsy water. Once these are clean, use a wet cloth to remove the soap and set them aside to dry.

While you wait on the burners, use another sponge or cloth to wipe down the stove top. Be sure to thoroughly address every crevice and avoid putting moisture on the electrical connections. Pay special attention to the drip plates that may have collected a great deal of food and grease. You can add baking soda to your vinegar mixture if these are hard to get clean. From there, reattach your burners and enjoy your nicely cleaned stove.

Cleaning A Gas Stove

Gas stoves normally have four main parts that require cleaning. These include the grate, burner caps, burner heads, and the surface. Here is a detailed explanation of addressing each of these areas.

• Washing Gas Stove Grates and Burner Caps
  
  The stove grates and burner caps are the best places to begin when cleaning your gas stove. Transfer these by raising them and stacking them into the sink. For grates and burners that are lightly soiled, grab a soft sponge or cloth and add a dab of dish soap. Carefully wash all sides of the pieces and then rinse away the cleanser. If the grates and burners are very dirty, use a thick paste on them. Create this paste by mixing one portion of vinegar with two servings of baking soda and a couple of drops of dish soap. Allow this batter-like mix to sit on your grates and burners for 30 minutes and then wash it away.

• Cleaning Gas Stove Burner Heads
  
  Double-check to ensure the stove is off, and then wipe the burner heads with a damp cloth. After that, use the pointy end of a toothpick, paper clip, or safety pin to pick at the narrow grooves and lightly poke any clogged holes or ports. Clean the burner heads again with a cloth sprinkled with water and vinegar to eliminate the crumbs and blemishes.

• Cleaning the Gas Stove Top 

  Getting your gas stove top cleaned will set the stage for your other parts and prepare them for their next performance. To restore the look of your appliance, use a sponge or cloth to collect any loose particles. You can then use dish soap to eliminate any drippings and spots. If the stains on your stove top are hard to remove, a paste of baking soda and vinegar could be more beneficial. Allow the mixture to sit on these tougher areas for 10 minutes, and then use a damp sponge to scrub it around the stove top. Add water to another cloth to wipe away the paste and get the stove clean again.

Now that you have a sparkling stove, you may not want to cook your next meal. But, you do not have to worry about getting it dirty again. Just remember to wipe it after each use so the cleaning process will not become as strenuous in the future.

If you find yourself struggling to keep your stove and entire kitchen clean, you are not alone. Many people find it hard to address their chores as often as they should. When you want assistance in cleaning your home, our professional cleaners are perfect for the job. You can learn more about the services we offer or schedule a cleaning with us by contacting our Cleanzen team today.