Stoves can be downright unbearable when it comes to cleaning them. But don't be afraid, with this simple method everything will be easier!
Steps
Step 1. Unplug the electrical outlet and turn off the gas, as you will be moving the burners
Step 2. Remove all the pieces from the stove - grids, knobs, knobs, flame spreaders and crowns and soak them in ammonia for 24 hours
Step 3. Choose a good quality oven cleaner and buy a new pair of rubber gloves
Cover the floor beneath the kitchen with newspaper. Read the detergent instructions carefully, applying it to the surface as indicated.
Step 4. After letting the detergent sit for the indicated time, take a sponge and a bucket of hot water
Put on your gloves and wipe the hob from the bottom to the front (wear old clothes and something to cover your hair). Rinse the sponge after each stroke. Use a degreaser with an abrasive sponge or steel wool (and gloves) to remove any burnt grease stains from the hob. For stubborn stains, spray the product and let it sit for a while.
Step 5. The next day, prepare a bucket of hot water and dish soap
Always remove the pieces left to soak in ammonia while wearing gloves, starting with the smallest pieces. Rinse them in the bucket of hot water and clean them with the abrasive sponge. The grease will come off, rinse them in clean water and let them dry. The hob grates might give you a hard time, but with a little elbow grease, you'll see what results.
Step 6. Refit the stove and restore the electrical and gas connections
Clean the hob with the sponge and check that everything works as before. It will probably look better than before and work even better, so you can make a good impression on the landlord or your roommates.
Step 7. Finished
Advice
- Cleaning electric or gas stoves is even easier if you have some small precautions when you move to a new house or buy a new kitchen. The best trick is to invest some cash in a roll of tinfoil. Remove the crowns and flame spreaders from the stove and cover the hob with aluminum before using it for the first time. There are special materials for this, but aluminum is the cheapest and easiest solution to apply.
- If you've cleaned your oven, it may smell strongly of detergent. A good way to eliminate this annoying smell is to let the oven simmer with the door open for about an hour. After turning it off, let it cool down - always with the door open - for another hour. Give it a quick wipe with a wet cloth, let it dry, and you'll see the smell is gone.
- Some people use baking soda instead of oven detergent. The trick is to sprinkle the surface of the hob with a layer of baking soda - about half a centimeter. Afterward, sprinkle some water on it and continue to keep the baking soda moist for a day or two. Finally, wipe it with a cloth and clean or, as some advise, sprinkle some vinegar over the baking soda and then wipe it with a cloth or sponge; do this with a soapy sponge, like when you use oven cleaner.
- Use aluminum for the hob (just where grease stains can form) and for the bottom of the oven. Be careful not to touch or cover the flame divider, pilot or other electrical components. Check periodically and change the aluminum when necessary.
Warnings
- Never mix ammonia with chlorine bleach.
- Use rubber gloves and protect your eyes when using chemicals.
- Read all label instructions carefully, especially warnings, hazards, and directions on how to protect yourself from contact with chemicals.
