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How to clean the stove: folk methods and useful tips
The stove is perhaps one of the most polluted places in the house. To keep your kitchen tidy, you need to know how to deal with all kinds of dirt. So, how to clean the stove from burning, greasy stains, including old ones, and other contaminants?
How to clean the stove at home
The easiest way to remove dirt is immediately after cooking. Fresh fat can be easily removed from the hob with a damp sponge or cloth. If you missed the moment and the fat dried out, the following remedies will help:
- baking soda;
- table vinegar;
- fresh lemon juice;
- any dish detergent;
- salt;
- ammonia.
If the oily stain is not so long ago, apply dishwashing detergent to it. Give this substance 10 minutes to dissolve the fat. After the indicated time, wipe the area with a clean sponge.
Older stains can be removed with vinegar. Pour it into a spray bottle and spray the entire hob. The vinegar needs at least 15-20 minutes to take effect. Then the stove just needs to be washed with water.
Now let’s deal with the oldest and most “hardened” spots. In this case, freshly squeezed lemon juice or ammonia will help. The juice should be applied to the stains in its pure form, and the alcohol should be diluted in water. Use 1 teaspoon of this substance in a glass of water.
Always keep ammonia in your kitchen cabinet, because it will help clean not only the stove, but also many other elements of the kitchen.
Finally, you can clean the stove with an abrasive substance. In this case, salt is suitable, as it copes well with such contamination. Please note that you need to use the finest salt (extra). Coarse salt particles can damage the surface of the hob, so it is best not to use them.
How to clean the cooking zones and switches
Now that you know how to clean the stove, you need to figure out how to clean the rest of its elements. In particular, we will talk about the burners, because they collect not only fat, but also fumes. Before cleaning the stove, remove the burners and place them in a solution of dish detergent mixed with water. It takes literally 20 minutes for them to soak well. After the specified time, rinse them thoroughly with a sponge, rinse under clean water and wipe dry.
A regular toothbrush can help you clean the non-removable switches. Just dilute a little baking soda with water to make a thick gruel, dip the brush into it and rub well in the most difficult to reach places.
Remember to turn off the gas before starting cleaning. This simple action will keep you out of serious trouble.