How to clean a gas stove burner
How to clean the surface of a gas stove – there are no questions in this matter, today there is a large selection of various detergents and cleaning agents that do this job well. But sometimes the gas starts to burn badly, changes color, and sometimes even some burners stop functioning. Often the cause is contamination of the diffusers or nozzles. In this case, clean the gas burner. In this article, we will show you how to clean your gas stove burner and do it quickly.
How to clean a gas stove burner?
How to clean a gas burner
The cleaning procedure consists of two stages: removing dirt from the burner and cleaning the gas nozzle. To clean the burner you will need:
· A basin of water;
· An old toothbrush;
Sponge;
Soda or 9 percent vinegar;
· Paper clip (wire, knitting needle, needle);
· Detergent;
· Napkins made of cotton fabric;
· latex gloves.
If the burner does not work well or does not work at all, gas combustion is very bad, then you should definitely start by cleaning the nozzle. Before doing this, it is important to make sure that the gas is turned off and that the stove has cooled down after cooking. Only then can the following actions be taken:
- remove the grate from the gas stove;
- remove the dividers;
- remove the burners;
- clean the nozzles (small holes) with an unbent paper clip (knitting needles, wire);
- rinse the burners well and put the wire rack back;
- check how the gas burns.
To wash the burners, flame diffusers and grate, pour hot water into the basin and dilute it with a special detergent composition (in a ratio of 10: 1) or soda (or vinegar). In the resulting solution, you need to put the parts of the gas burner and the grate.
It is necessary to soak the parts in the washing liquid for 20 minutes, but if they are very dirty, then it is better to withstand them for at least a couple of hours.
When the allotted time has passed, you should wear rubber gloves and clean the parts using a toothbrush or sponge (hard side). You can also clean the gas passages using a toothbrush. After cleaning, all elements of the gas stove must be rinsed with clean water and wiped dry with a cotton cloth.
After all the elements of the gas burner have been cleaned, you can proceed to collecting the burners and installing them in their original place. Now you can enjoy the wonderful work of the stove and prepare delicious dishes, delighting all family members.