Ways to Clean a Stovetop
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You need to clean the stove, it might have something burnt onto the stovetop or just need a good stove cleaning. You have tried to scrub the stovetop, but the mess just won't budge. You want to use something stronger but are concerned that you might scratch the stovetop. What can you try?
Here are a few stovetop cleaning tips that people have put forward. Some may not work or in fact damage your stovetop so please pick and choose the solutions that best suit your stovetop. Its also important to consider the type of stovetop that you have, as some of these stove cleaning tips are specific to cleaning glass stovetops, or cleaning enamel stovetops and in particular beware that many stovetop cleaning techniques might scratch stainless steel stovetops. We recommend using common sense in choosing the right stovetop solution when cleaning your kitchen.
General stovetop cleaning
- Try a Chux Magic Eraser, they can be great at removing hard to move stains and grime from your stovetop.
- Try using CLR, it can help you remove rust, lime and calcium buildups.
- Try spraying on some all purpose cleaning spray, and leaving it there to sit there for awhile. Then wipe it over with a dishcloth and very hot water (gloves recommended).
- For grease splatters consider using dish soap.
- You might also try very hot water, this can be known to lift up grease and grime for you to wipe off.
- If you have a glass stovetop, if you are careful you can use a sharp razor blade to scrape off grime. Please be careful to use it softly so it doesn't scratch.
Stovetops that with Aged Grime Buildup
- First thing is to let the stovetop soak for a while.
- Use very hot water and options such as baking soda, dishsoap or CLR to soak your stovetop if you wish.
- One option is to combine baking soda and vinegar and apply directly to the spills. Let it soak in for 10-15 minutes and in many cases the grime will wipe off.
- You may consider using a metal window scraper if the grease buildup is substantial and you're confident that you will not scratch the stovetop.
- Once the major grime has been removed its best to give your stovetop a general clean to remove any unwanted chemicals that you have used and to give your stovetop some shine.
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