How To Clean Stove Top Grates With Baking Soda
Are you tired of seeing your stove top grates becoming messier and dirty every day? Don’t worry because this problem has a simple solution.
However, you need to grab some household things for the procedure to start.
In this article, we will teach you how to clean stove top grates with baking soda.
This product is known for its effectiveness in removing stains, grease, or oils in many household items.
Follow the step-by-step procedure below to start cleaning and eliminating the filthy fat on your stovetop grates.
Here are the various methods you can use:
How To Clean Stove Grates With Vinegar And Baking Soda
Do you often clean your burners or stove grates depending on the level of its dirtiness? If you do, now is the time to clean your filthy stove grates.
In this procedure, you’ll use baking soda and vinegar, a regular household item that is an effective cleaning agent.
The acetic acid will help break down the oils or grease, while baking soda will act as a scrubbing agent to eliminate food residue.
Follow this step-by-step process on how you can clean the stove grates with vinegar and baking soda.
Here’s What You’ll Need:
- Pan
- White Vinegar
- Spray bottle
- Water
- A toothbrush or any brush
- Baking soda
Here are the instructions for this method.
- First, let the burners cool first before doing this procedure. Take out the stove grates, burner heads, and burner caps. If the pot is still hot, you use a potholder to remove the parts.
- Pour half vinegar with half water in your shallow pan and put the grates in it. Ensure that they’re entirely soaked inside the pan.
- Let the stovetop grates sit in the chemical solution for at least twenty to thirty minutes.
- Please take out the cooktop and wash them.
- Afterward, mix baking soda with water to create a cleaning paste.
- Cover the stove grates with your paste and let it sit for around fifteen to thirty minutes.
- Get a toothbrush or scrub brush to eliminate the caked food residue.
- Wash, clean, and dry the stove caps and head before putting it back on the cooktop.
How To Clean Stove Top Burners
Stovetop burners are relatively easy to clean.
Additionally, we will give you tricks on getting rid of the tough stains that don’t need any hard hands-on work.
In this way, you can quickly eliminate the filthy grease on your stove top burners.
- After using your stove top burners, wait for the stovetop burners to cool completely to prevent accidents. Please take out your stove grates, then place them into your sink. We highly recommend that you do this after you’re done eating dinner and currently washing up the dishes. In this way, it will give enough time for the stove to cool down completely.
- Pour up the sink with water and a few drops of dishwashing detergent or soap. Thoroughly soak the stove grates in the hot or cold soapy water for at least fifteen minutes. Afterward, get a dishcloth or sponge to remove the stubborn grease. Use the sponge to scrub down each oil and grate. Additionally, you need to pay attention too to all the food residue on the cooktop.
- If you can still see some grease or feel worse for the wear, you can try this tip. Get a ziplock and partially fill it up with ammonia. Put the grates in the bag, lock it up, and let it sit overnight. Another tip is it’s best to place the bag in the sink in case the ammonia leaks. The following day, you can see that the stove grates are squeaky clean. Remove them from the zip lock bag and use a soft sponge to eliminate any remaining food residue. Voila! Your stovetop grates will look good as new.
How To Clean Stove Top Grill
Here’s what you need to have before you can start cleaning your top grill
- Brush
- Dish Sponge
- Hot water
- Paper towels
- Vinegar
- Remove all the grill parts, such as the drip pan, grilling surface, and other removable parts.
- Put the top grill into your sink and pour some soapy hot water. If the grease is not caked, you can scrub it off if you brush in an up and down motion. However, if you notice that the fat is caked on, apply some vinegar on the top grill and let it sit for around twenty to thirty minutes before scrubbing it down. Rinse the grill and let it dry first before placing it back again on the stove.
- After you’re done cleaning the grill, you should polish it by using a used towel or paper towel. Re-assemble all the parts and put them back on the stove. You should now have a clean, sparkling, and good new stovetop grill. Lastly, we recommend you clean your top grill as soon as you notice too much grease and food residue. In this way, it will not be difficult for you to clean it again.
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