Black stove tops can create a sleek, modern look for your kitchen and show dirt and less stains than white appliances.Extra care is needed when cleaning a black stove top in order to avoid scratches or streaks on the surface.You can clean your stove with natural, non-abrasive cleaners, use scrapers or pads designed for stove tops, and buff the surface with a microfiber cloth after cleaning.
Step 1: Take the burner elements off and put them in the hot water.
While you work on the stove top, fill your sink with hot, soapy water and put any burner caps or grates in it to soak.It will make it easier to clean the stove around the burners and remove crusted food from the burner elements.Before putting the burner elements back on the stove, you should scrub them with a scouring pad.Don't soak your burners if they are electric or not.Instead, lay a warm, wet cloth over the coils, be careful not to get the electric parts wet, and wipe them down with a paper towel.
Step 2: Put a paper towel over the debris.
Throw anything that isn't stuck to the stove away.You can use a sponge, but a paper towel is more effective since you can pick up loose pieces with it.
Step 3: The stove top should be sprayed with a solution of water and vinegar.
To make a spray bottle, fill it with water and distilled white vinegar.Add a couple of extra sprays to the surface of the stove.If you don't like the scent of vinegar, replace it with an equal amount of lemon juice or add some essential oil to your mixture.
Step 4: Take the solution for a few minutes.
The grease should be cut and the food loosened.If your stove top is greasy or dirty, let it sit for at least 1 minute.
Step 5: To clean the stove surface, use a soapy sponge.
Add a few drops of soap to the dish sponge.Run the wet sponge over the stove's surface to remove grease and debris.The rough side of the sponge can be used on stains.Steel wool can scratch the surface of your stove top.
Step 6: Put a wet sponge in the soapy water.
Run a separate sponge under warm water without soap.The sponge can be used to mop up the soapy water.You may need to rinse the sponge a few times to get the surface completely clean.
Step 7: Use a microfiber cloth to dry the stove top.
If you want to prevent streaks on your black stove top, use a microfiber cloth to dry and buff the surface.It will keep soap or water from drying out.
Step 8: Put your burner caps and grates in the hot water.
If you work on the stove top, the burner elements will be easier to clean.Put the burner caps and grates back on the stove after you scrub them.Some burners may have electrical components in them that shouldn't get wet.If this is the case, lay a warm, wet cloth over the burners and wipe them down with a paper towel.
Step 9: The stove should be wiped off with a dry paper towel.
The grease and debris that is not attached to the stove top will be removed.Throw the crumbs away with the paper towel.
Step 10: Baking soda should be placed over the stove top.
Shake the box over the stove until the entire surface is covered in baking soda.It's possible to add a little extra on areas that are greasy.
Step 11: Warm soapy towels should be used to cover the stove for 15 minutes.
The baking soda will be able to cut through the grease if the steam is used.Put a couple of kitchen towels under the water with dish soap.Put them over the entire surface of the stove when they are not dripping heavily.
Step 12: The baking soda can be wiped up with the soapy towels.
After 15 minutes, wash the towels around the stove in an S pattern.Any loosened crust or crumbs should be gathered up by this.Throw the debris in the trash with the help of the towels.
Step 13: The stove should be wiped down with a wet rag or sponge.
Use a wet, non-soapy rag or sponge to clean off any baking soda mess.If the rag becomes dirty, rinse it off and squeeze it out.
Step 14: Use a microfiber cloth to buff the surface of the stove.
Black stove tops tend to show streaks after cleaning, so it is important to dry the surface as soon as possible.A smooth finish can be created with microfiber cloths.
Step 15: Food can be removed with a wooden or plastic scraper.
On black surfaces, using steel wool or a metal scraper can cause scratches and dents to stove tops.You can use a scraper or spatula to remove stains from the stove.The scraper should be held at a 45 angle with the bottom of the scraper facing in a certain direction.
Step 16: The solution to be applied is a baking soda and vinegar one.
Make a paste of baking soda and distilled white vinegar and apply it to the problem areas.The paste should be roughly 4 parts baking soda to 1 part vinegar, but add more if necessary to make it wet enough to stick together.After 1-2 minutes, gently scrub the stain with a scouring pad.It should be loosened so it can come off easily.You can use the same amount of hydrogen peroxide if you don't have any vinegar.
Step 17: You can scrub stains with a stove top.
Generic pads can be abrasive and make visible scratches in black stove tops, so it's best to avoid them.Instead, look for pads that are specifically designed for stove tops in the label.
Step 18: You can use a stove top cleaning fluid.
Home product brands have cleaning fluids for stove tops.If you have tough stains on your stove, avoid harsh chemical cleaners and look for a product that is designed for stove tops.