Even if you only use it a couple of times a week, it will still get messy.All it takes is one pot to make a mess that can't be cleaned.It will only take a few easy steps to get your glass, electric coil, or gas range looking great.The general idea is the same when it comes to cleaning cooktops.If you want to get rid of crumbs and stains, start by shutting off the stove and letting it cool.You should spend some time doing a deeper clean to get your cooktop shiny and new.
Step 1: Remove pots and pans before you start cooking.
Make sure the glass is cool to the touch and powered off so you don't hurt yourself.You can clean the entire surface of pots and pans if you clear the cooktop surface.
Step 2: The sponge should be soaked in a bowl of soapy water.
To make it nice and soapy, fill a large bowl with warm water, add a squirt of dish soap, and then soak a sponge in the bowl.Choose a sponge with either a soft or abrasive side.
Step 3: You can clean the cooktop with your soapy sponge.
Use the abrasive side of your sponge to scrub the surface of the cooktop, working the sponge in circular motions as you scrub.Press down hard to deal with the grease on the stove.Turn your sponge over to the soft side and wipe the surface of the cooktop clean.It's better to spend extra time scrubbing stubborn messes, like those caused by food splatter or cast iron carbonization, but not to use the sponge.It will be difficult to remove food that has burned onto the stove, so don't worry.
Step 4: If you want to clean the cooktop, apply a glass cleaner liberally.
Most grocery and hardware stores have glass cleaner.You should double check the directions for the product you have on hand.You will want to spray the product over the entire cooktop, scrub it in with your sponge, and let it sit for a few minutes.The cleaner on the cooktop will help break up grease and other messes.The glass cooktop cleaner can be used if you prefer using natural ingredients.Sprinkle baking soda over the liquid if you want to spray your stove.You should cover your stove with towels that have been soaked in warm water.Allow it to sit for 10 minutes, then wipe it down with a microfiber cloth.
Step 5: To remove grease and rough spots, use a razor blade scraper.
Use a razor blade scraper to remove stubborn messes from areas of your cooktop caked with grease.You can apply pressure on the burnt material by holding the scraper against the surface at a 45 degree angle.As you leave, remove the debris.Don't use the two sharp corners of the blade as they could damage your stove, and keep the razor blade flat and straight.The razor blade scraper can be found at any hardware store.razor blades are incredibly sharp and should always be used with care.
Step 6: You can spray the surface with water and wipe it down with a cloth.
Once you have removed all of the debris from your stove, spray down the surface with a light dusting of warm water, and give it one final wipe to clean off the cleaner and remove any leftover debris.You might be able to see your reflection back at you at this point in time.
Step 7: For 3 minutes, heat the electric coil on high.
The electric coil of your appliance can get dirty quickly.They are easy to clean.All of your burners should be powered to high.The grease and food stains will be burned off by heating the coil on high.If the coils are dirty, you should open a window and turn on the kitchen fan.
Step 8: Wait for the burners to cool down, then slide them off the stove.
You want to make sure that the coils have cooled completely before you start, so take a break and let them cool to the touch.They should be able to slide off the surface once they have cooled.Lift them from the electric connection point with a gentle tug.You should consult your stove's manual to find out how to remove them if they don't slide off.You should be able to find the manual online if you look for the stove model.
Step 9: The coils should be wiped with a soapy cloth or sponge.
You can clean off the coils by setting up a workspace on the kitchen counter.The electric connection point could be damaged if you submerge the coils in water.Instead, use a damp cloth and some dish soap to clean up the mess.The front and back of the coil need to be cleaned.Don't damage the electric connection point.
Step 10: Allow the paste made of baking soda and water to sit for 20 minutes.
Try mixing baking soda with enough water to form a paste if the coils still have remnants from a simple wipe down.Use your fingers to spread the paste over the coils.Baking soda can be broken down if they sit in the paste for 20 minutes.
Step 11: Put a damp cloth on the coils and scrub them.
To scrub the baking soda paste deeper into the coil, use the abrasive side of a sponge.You don't have to press too hard, but scrub hard to remove the remaining remnants.The baking soda should be wiped off with a damp cloth.While you clean the other parts of your electric cooktop, set the coil to the side.
Step 12: Warm soapy water and a sponge can be used to scrub the pans.
The drip pans are likely underneath the coils.Taking the time to clean out the drips on the stove will take care of a lot of the mess.Use a sponge covered in warm soapy water to scrub the pans until they look clean after wiping out loose crumbs.If the soapy water isn't doing the trick, try mixing 1 part white vinegar, 2 part baking soda and a few drops of dish soap to make a cleaning paste.Let the cleaning mixture sit in the sink for 10 to 15 minutes.To rinse them completely, scrub the mixture with a sponge.While you work on the surface of your cooktop, set the cleaned drips aside to dry.
Step 13: The electric stove's top should be lifted just like a car hood.
spills and crumbs tend to hide on electric stoves.Bad smells and stains can develop because this area is hidden.The underside of the stove needs to be exposed in order to see the mess.
Step 14: You can use a damp cloth or sponge.
You can evaluate how much cleaning is required once you have access to the underside of the stove.Start by wiping the area with a damp cloth or sponge.
Step 15: Dust the area with baking soda and spray with vinegar.
You can skip this step if the underside of your stove was properly cleaned.Dust the entire surface with a handful of baking soda.After spraying the baking soda, you can take a few capfuls of vinegar and drizzle it over it.Baking soda will be crazy if you add vinegar to it.The mixture should sit for 10 to 15 minutes.Baking soda can be broken down with the help of vinaigrette.
Step 16: After scrubbing the baking soda mixture, wipe it with a damp cloth and dry it.
After 10 minutes have passed, use a sponge to scrub the mixture from the surface.It's better to scrub dirty areas more aggressively.After wiping down the entire surface, use a damp cloth to clean the underside of the stove.Close the stovetop and dry the surface with a dry cloth or paper towel.
Step 17: To get rid of crumbs, wipe your cooktop surface with a damp cloth.
To begin the final part of the cleaning process, wipe the top of your stove clean.Use a damp cloth or sponge to scoop all the crumbs into a pile.The electric connection point is in the center of each burner.
Step 18: To clean off grease, scrub the surface with a soapy sponge.
The abrasive side of your sponge can be used to clean the surface of the stove.Work through the messes with the mixture.Baking soda and spray can be used to clean up the mess.Allow this mixture to sit for a while.Use a damp cloth to wipe the mixture away after you scrub the area with your sponge.
Step 19: Put a damp towel on the surface of your stove.
The entire surface of your stove should be wiped down with a damp towel.It's a good idea to remove any leftover baking soda.
Step 20: The electric coils should be placed back onto the cooktop.
When the top of the stove looks clean, it's time to put the components back in.Place the clean drips in the first place.Place the coils back onto the electric connection.Order some takeout to celebrate your clean stove.
Step 21: Place a sink filled with soapy water after removing the cooktop grate.
The metal grate on the gas burner sits right on top of the flame.Take them off and put them in your sink.You should let them soak in the soapy water while you clean the stove.The longer they soak, the easier it will be to clean.Make sure your sink stays filled with water by using a stopper.
Step 22: Put the burner covers and knobs in the soapy water.
The burner covers sit on top of the gas flame in your stove.These should lift off.Put them in a bowl with warm soapy water.If you haven't cleaned your stove in a while, it's best to let them sit in the water for at least 10 minutes.Remove the knobs that control the gas flame if you can.Allow them to sit in the soapy water while you clean your stove.There are different sized burners on some cooktops.If this is the case, remember which burner cover corresponds to each burner.The power burner will be a large plate, while the simmer burner is a small plate.
Step 23: Put a damp cloth on the surface of your stove.
You will have access to all the spills and crumbs that have fallen through the grate now that you have removed the metal plates.There are a lot of crumbs beneath the grate.If you have crumbs, use a damp cloth to scoop them.
Step 24: A sponge is soaked in a bowl of soapy water.
Add a squirt of dish soap to the bowl.To get the sponge to be nice and soapy, soak it in the bowl of water.Choose a sponge with either a soft or abrasive side.The abrasive and soft sides will help you clean up messes.
Step 25: The sponge can be used to clean the surface of the stove.
Use the abrasive side of your sponge to apply pressure to spills.If you want to remove the material from the cooktop, you need to scrub down the stubborn areas more aggressively.You will have to do this many times, alternating between scrubbing messes and wiping off the cooktop to get rid of whatever has come off.Throw the material away.If you feel like you need to use something stronger than your sponge, try using a scouring pad.You might want to use it on a corner of the cooktop before using it over the whole thing.Some surfaces are more delicate than others.There is a small corner under one of the metal grates.You are good to go if it did not scratch the surface.
Step 26: Baking soda and a capful of hydrogen peroxide can be used to clean grease.
Baking soda and hydrogen peroxide can be used to deal with hard to scrub messes.Baking soda can be used to cover the messy spots.The hydrogen peroxide should be put on top of the baking soda.The combination will break up the build up and help to remove spills.If you can, gently scrub this mixture in with your sponge and wipe it off.
Step 27: wipe the control board with a towel after spraying glass cleaner on it.
Grease and splatter on the control board of your cooktop can be cut through with the help of a glass cleaner.After spraying a light dusting of glass cleaner over the control board, wipe it down with a damp towel or paper towel.If it still looks messy, spray another round of glass cleaner and wipe it down again.
Step 28: To clean the cooktop surface, spray it with clean water and wipe it dry.
A microfiber cloth or paper towel can be used to wipe the surface of the stove clean.If you want the soap and cleaner to not smell when you cook again, you need to take more time to remove it.
Step 29: If you want to rinse the grates, scrub them with an abrasive sponge.
It's time to give your grates a thorough scrubbing after they've been soaking in warm water for at least 10 minutes.The abrasive side of your sponge will help remove spills.To remove soap, rinse them with warm water.You can be aggressive as you scrub the metal grate free of dirt.
Step 30: The burner covers and knobs need to be washed.
Use the abrasive side of your sponge to clean the burner covers.When you clean the knobs, try using the soft side of your sponge.Once the covers and knobs have been cleaned, rinse them with warm water.
Step 31: To dry the equipment, put it on a towel.
If you want to keep your cooktop in great shape, you need to make sure that the grate, burner covers, and knobs are completely dried before you put them back on.If you want to dry them off, put them on a towel on the kitchen counter.
Step 32: The burner covers and knobs need to be put back on the stove.
It is time to put the burner covers back on your burner now that the cooktop is clean.Push the knobs back on after you add the metal grate on top of the burners.Your stove top will look new.You may have to wiggle the burner covers a bit for them to fall into place.