Don’t let hardened stove-top stains stand in the way of a sparkling kitchen.
Worse still, high heat from the burners can cause messes to become baked-on and challenging to remove.
Keep it pristine by spot-cleaning minor mishaps at mealtime anddedicating time each weekto perform a more thorough scrubbing.
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A daily wipe-down during yourroutine kitchen cleaningonly requires a spritz of cleaner and a swipe with a damp cloth.
However, scrubbing your stove top weekly requires a little more work.
Your owner’s manual will be a helpful reference.
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They’re smooth, flat, and almost undetectable on a kitchen counter.
Their safety features have improved, too.
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A big selling point for glass stove tops is that they’re easy to clean.
When it comes to this hardworking room,easy-to-clean kitchen featuresare a perk.
Wiping a flat surface with a damp cloth after every meal is barely considered a chore.
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(Need a little extra cleaning power?Spritz with a little bit of vinegarbefore wiping.)
However, grease splatters and bubbling sauce can build up over a few days of cooking.
Soak with Hot Water
Wet a cloth with hot water and wring out any excess moisture.
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Place the towel over the cooktop and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes.
Wipe off Residue
Remove the towel and wipe the cooktop with a microfiber cloth.
Spray lightly with vinegar again and wipe with another clean, dry microfiber cloth, buffing out any streaks.
Repeat these steps until the residue is gone.
Rinse
Dip a sponge in fresh water and clear any residue.
Dry with a microfiber cloth for a streak-free finish.
The scraper lets you target stubborn buildup and hard-to-clean edges and crevices.
Give your cleaning products the time they need to work.
It helps to wait 15 to 20 minutes.
That should be enough time to activate the cleaning products and cut through the buildup.
You’ll be surprised at how much easier the work will be.
Dry Stove Top
Wipe the glass cooktopwith a clean cloth.
They use a real flame that provides responsive, even heating.
Clean the Stove Top
Spray with a cleaner that is designed for gas ranges.
Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Wipe the grates with a damp cloth.
If grates are particularly dirty, wash them with dish soap and warm water in the sink.
See the instructions below for how to deep cleangas stovegrates.
Dry Cooktop
Dry the cooktop with a microfiber cloth.
Dry and replace the grates.
Proper gas flow is dependent on clean burner heads.
Before starting, ensure all the burners are off and the stove top is cool.
Soak up Spills
Remove grates.
Use a damp cloth to soak up any spills in the burner head and slots.
Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
Replace Grates
Wipe dry with a microfiber cloth and put the grates back on the cooktop.
How to Clean Gas Stove Grates
Grates make cleaning a gas stove top more difficult.
Grease, oil, and food particles splatter onto the grates until the buildup becomes noticeable.
By then, the sticky residue is stubborn.
For cooked-on stains, clean grates with dish soap and warm water.
Soak Grates
Soak the grates in warm, soapy water in the sink.
A good grease-cutting soap, such asDawn dish soap, will help break down the cooked-on gunk.
Scrub Grates
Scrub the grates gently.
If they aren’t coated, you might use a gentle scouring pad.
For coated grates,use a sponge.
(Remember that handy owner’s manual?
It should indicate what types of grates you have.)
Use a large storage bin if your grates are too large to place in the sink.
Dry Grates
Dry the grates with a clean cloth and return to the stove top.
The electric-powered coil burners provide even heating that can be adjusted according to the heat knobs.
No flame means a safer cooking method, ideal for families with young kids or curious pets.
Electric coil burners are prone to sticky residue from cooking, like the grates on a gas stove top.
Remove Electric Coil Burners
To clean them well, you must first remove the electric coil burners.
Once the cooktop is cool, gently unplug the burner.
Wipe Burners Clean
Wipe the burners with a sponge soaked in warm, soapy water.
As you clean, be careful not to get the electrical connection wet.
Rinse and set aside to dry thoroughly.
Use an all-purpose cleaner to remove any tough stains.
Heat the vinegar in a microwave.
Sprinkle baking soda on the drip pans, then carefully pour hot vinegar into the pans.
Let the mixture sit for 30 minutes before wiping clean with a wet sponge and rinsing with water.
Rinse with a clean sponge dipped in hot water and towel dry.
Reattach the Electric Coil Burners
Use a microfiber cloth to dry the clean cooktop.
Replace the drip plates if you removed them in step 4.
Once dry, reattach the coil burners.
As soon as you’ve completed a deep clean, you’ll use your appliance again.
And with use, comes a whole new round of mess.
But there are preventive cleaning methods that will allow you to stay ahead of it all.
First, don’t wait.
Wipe up your spills as soon as possible.
Allow the stovetop to cool completely.
Use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe away any residue.
This will loosen stuck-on food.
Use a cooktop cleaner on tougher stains.
Always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations so you know what cleaner to use on your stovetop.
