3 Easy Stove Top Cleaning Hacks
Did you know that you can clean your oven's stove top with three simple ingredients? You sure can! These easy cleaning hacks for your stove top are perfectly safe to use and easy to get, making them great for both quick cleanups and tough scrubbing. Find out how you can clean your stove top with these hacks with these helpful videos and guides.
How to Clean a Stove Top with Shaving Cream
Supplies
Instructions
- Step 1—If cleaning a gas stove, remove grates and set aside.
- Step 2—Use a damp paper towel to remove any large food particles from the stove top
- Step 3—Spray shaving cream on top of stove top and spread it across the surface.
- Step 4—Use a non-abrasive sponge to scrub the stove top to remove food particles
- Step 5—For difficult to clean places, add more shaving cream and scrub again.
- Step 6—When done scraping, wipe the stove top with a clean, damp cloth to remove shaving cream residue and any leftover food particles.
- Step 7—When finished, dry stove top with a clean cloth.
How to Clean a Stove Top with Baking Soda and Vinegar
Supplies
- Dish Soap
- Baking Soda
- White Vinegar
- Non-Abrasive Sponge
- Paper Towels
- Cleaning Cloths
- Rubber Gloves
Instructions
- Step 1—If cleaning a gas stove, remove grates and set aside.
- Step 2—Use a damp paper towel to remove any large food particles from the stove top
- Step 3—Make a paste by combining ¼ cup vinegar and ½ cup baking soda (1:2 vinegar to baking soda) along with a few drops of dish soap.
- Step 4—Spread paste on the surface of the stove top. Let the paste sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Step 5—Use a soapy sponge to scrub the paste off the stove top. This will help remove burned-on food.
- Step 6—Wipe up released food particles, baking soda paste, and soap suds with a damp cloth.
- Step 7—If there are any remaining food particles or stains, add more baking soda paste, let it sit, and then scrub again.
- Step 8—When you are done cleaning the stove top, use a clean cloth to dry the surface.
How to Clean Stove Grates with Vinegar
Supplies
- Shallow Pan
- Spray Bottle
- White Vinegar
- Non-Abrasive Sponge
- Paper Towels
- Cleaning Cloths
- Rubber Gloves
- *Baking Soda
Instructions
- Step 1—Use paper towels to remove large food particles from grates.
- Step 2—Fill a shallow pan with a mixture of equal parts warm water and white vinegar.
- Step 3—Place the grates in the shallow pan and soak in the mixture for 30 minutes.
- Step 4—Remove the grates from the shallow pan and scrub with a sponge to remove grease and burnt food particles.
- Step 5—Rinse the grates, dry with a clean cloth and return them to the stove top.
- Step 6—If necessary, repeat this process.
If your stove top has heavier grease spots or debris, here's what you can do:
- Step 1—Make a paste of equal parts baking soda and water.
- Step 2—After the grates are done soaking, remove them from the pan and rinse them.
- Step 3—Coat the grates with the baking soda and water paste. Let the paste sit for 15-30 minutes.
- Step 4—Use a sponge to scrub the grates.
- Step 5—Rinse the grates, dry with a clean cloth and return them to the stove top.
- Step 6—Repeat if necessary.
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