Stove Top Cleaning Hacks: How to Clean a Gas or Electric Stove Top
Discovering effective stove top cleaning hacks can be a game-changer for maintaining a spotless kitchen effortlessly. In this experiment, we're scrutinizing three popular cleaning methods to uncover their efficacy in tackling grease, grime, and stubborn stains on both gas and electric stove tops. From utilizing oven cleaner on burner grates to harnessing the power of coconut oil and lemon juice, we're putting these hacks to the test to unveil which ones truly deliver sparkling results.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Using oven cleaner and a plastic bag to soak burner grates can effectively remove grease and food residue, especially when combined with ammonia for tougher stains.
- Rubbing coconut oil onto a greasy stovetop and wiping it clean with a soft cloth can be an effective method for degreasing without harsh chemicals.
- A mixture of lemon juice and baking soda, or alternatively salt, can be used to scrub and clean glass stovetops, offering a natural and efficient cleaning solution.
How to clean burner grates, remove grease and how to clean a glass top — find out if these hacks really work!
If you’re resolving to keep a cleaner kitchen, these hacks promise to help you save time and easily clean up your biggest messes. We’re testing three of the most popular stovetop cleaning hacks to find out which ones actually work, whether you have a gas or electric stove.
First up, we’re putting our most popular YouTube cleaning hack to the test to see how well it REALLY cleans your stovetop burner grates. Steel wool can be tough on messes but even tougher on burner grates, causing them to chip. Supposedly this hack will power away grease and caked-on food without damaging grates.
Feel like you’re just wiping grease around with a paper towel but not actually cleaning it off? Coconut oil works for so many things, so we’re testing to see if you can use it to degrease a dirty stovetop. Fight grease with grease, they say!
Our last stovetop cleaning hack doesn’t even require a cleaner — just lemon juice and baking soda. Baking soda seems to work for pretty much anything, so we’re testing it to find out if it makes your stovetop sparkle.
Watch below to find out which of these stovetop cleaning hacks passed our test.
Hack #1: How to Clean Stovetop Burner Grates
Spray grates with oven cleaner.
Put them in a plastic bag. Let sit 24 hours.
Wash grates clean with soap and water.
TIP! For tougher gunk, use ¼ cup ammonia instead.
Hack #2: Degrease Stovetop With Coconut Oil
Rub coconut oil on greasy stovetop.
Wipe clean with a soft cloth.
Hack #3: Clean a Glass Stovetop With Lemon and Baking Soda
Rub a lemon slice over the stovetop surface.
Sprinkle baking soda on top.
Gently scrub.
Wipe clean with a damp cloth.
TIP! For tougher stains, try salt instead of baking soda.
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