How to clean the stove step by step

The kitchen is one of the most used rooms in the house, consequently the stove too. Just like other household appliances, this object needs special care, not only due to maintenance, but for hygiene reasons. If you’re one of those people who doesn’t like cooking with a dirty stove, here are some tips on how to clean your stove and keep it shining.

Preparations before cleaning the stove

Firstly, wait for the stove burners to cool before handling them, this way you avoid burns and other accidents. It is very important to unplug the object and close the gas valve, because this way, the buttons (when clean) will not accidentally leak gas.

Step by step to clean the stove

1. After following the items described in the preparations, your second step will be to remove the grates and burners from the stove. Set these pieces aside, they will be cleaned later.
2. Then, using a multipurpose cloth, remove all surface dirt from the stovetop.
3. Then, using a sponge and detergent, wash the grates and stove burners. Remember to use a soft sponge!
4. Set aside the clean parts and focus on cleaning the stovetop. Using a damp sponge with a little detergent, start scrubbing the top in circular movements. If there is a higher concentration of fat, you can use white vinegar or a degreaser.
5. After scrubbing, use a clean, damp multipurpose cloth to remove excess product from the stovetop.
6. Finally, use a stainless steel polish with a dry cloth to shine your stove.

How to clean the stove oven

First check your oven model, as the cleaning process varies depending on whether it is conventional or self-cleaning.

Conventional Oven

1. Firstly, after they have cooled, remove the racks from inside the oven and set them aside for washing.
2. Then, using a dry cloth, remove all excess dirt from inside the oven.
3. Using a damp sponge and a little detergent, scrub the inside of the stove until the densest dirt comes off. If there is a lot of fat accumulation, use the degreaser in this process. After scrubbing, let the soap act for a few minutes, use this time to wash the grates with water and the soft part of the sponge.
4. Finally, using a damp cloth, remove excess product from inside the oven and return the racks to their original position.

Self-cleaning oven

1. First of all, check the user manual for the process for turning on this function, each stove requires a certain amount of time.
2. After the time required for your stove model, wait for it to cool and, using a brush or dry cloth, remove the ash from the self-cleaning process.
3. Finally, with a damp cloth, clean the inside and use the degreaser to clean the oven door.

How to clean burnt stove burners

Daily use of the stove can lead to some accidents during food preparation. Consequently, some burners can end up creating that burnt appearance that takes away the clean air of the stoves. With this in mind, we have put together these tips to help you remove these persistent stains.

1. First, remove the burners and grills from the stove. Remember to always check if they are cold!
2. Then, using a clean cloth, remove excess dirt.
3. After removing the dirt, add a little baking soda to the entire burned area, then pour hydrogen peroxide (vol 10 or 20) on top and finally, the juice of 1/2 lemon. Repeat this process on all burned stove burners.
4. Wait 15 to twenty minutes.
5. Using a sponge, scrub all the dirt until it is completely removed.
6. Finally, with a damp cloth, remove excess product and finish with a stainless steel polish.

Other tips on how to clean the stove and keep it working!

• First of all, remove excess dirt and clean it every time you use the stove. Thus, the risk of fat accumulation decreases and the propensity for burning mouths also decreases.
• If your stove contains glass parts, never use steel sponges and choose to finish with a glass polish.
• Do not use sharp objects to remove dirt. Knives and spatulas will scratch the surface of your stove, making it look old and worn after all.
• Use specific products for cleaning stoves and similarly, avoid turning on the flames immediately after applying the chemicals.
• For cooktops, there are other specifications on how to clean the stove. Always use soft sponges and warm water when cleaning.

Now that you know how to clean your stove, take the opportunity to also find out: How to clean a stainless steel stove and How to clean a glass table.