Keeping the kitchen clean is a very important aspect of housekeeping. A gas stove is considered an analogue of a family hearth, which must be kept perfectly clean and functional. There are simple recommendations that you can follow to ensure impeccable cleanliness of your gas stove.
Important points when removing contaminants from the surface of the slab
Before cleaning a gas stove at home, you need to arm yourself with some knowledge that will help you carry out the relevant activities quickly and efficiently.
- Before cleaning, disconnect the device from the power supply and turn off the gas supply, which will ensure maximum safety throughout the entire process.
- Allow the stove to cool to avoid burns when performing work.
- Remove the grates, remove all burners, remove the handles, since these elements are washed separately.
- Perform the activity using rubber gloves that can protect your hands from exposure to household chemicals, which can cause allergic reactions.
Taking all precautions into account, you can immediately begin the process of cleaning the gas stove.
When using household chemicals, you should carefully study the instructions and follow their recommendations while working. It is important not to resort to various abrasive powders and mixtures that can scratch the surface of the slab.
You can also use folk remedies.There are simple recipes that will be a godsend for modern housewives:
- An excellent assistant in the fight against stains is baking soda, which can gently clean the stove, will not scratch it, in addition, it is odorless and washes off well;
- You can get rid of fat using lemon juice, treating the panel with freshly squeezed juice or fruit pulp;
- A popular and effective tool to help cope with stains is vinegar diluted with water in equal proportions.
Also, do not use metal scrapers, hard sponges, or scrape the surface with a knife - this will not bring the desired result and will scratch the oven.
To clean the stove, apply a specially designed product or a pre-prepared solution to a sponge and carefully walk over the entire surface. After wetting the stove well, leave it for half an hour to soak the fat. After this, rinse off using a clean sponge and regular warm water. To prevent stains from remaining on the surface, wipe it with a dry soft cloth.
Effective ways to clean grates
Washing the grates is a labor-intensive process, since they are capable of collecting grease, carbon deposits and dust on their surface, which are difficult to eliminate. Therefore, it is recommended to remove any dirt on the grill as soon as it forms. There are proven techniques that can help you solve this problem without much effort.
To clean the grilles, you can use any products that contain alkalis, acids and abrasives, as they remove all contaminants very well.But such products should be used only in cases of extreme necessity, because they have a negative effect on the metal surface and have an unpleasant odor.
Universal methods using folk remedies:
- Soda. Mix baking soda with water to form a paste and apply it to the grate, then leave for one hour. Then wipe thoroughly, using first a stiff brush and then a sponge. As a result, the grate becomes clean and shiny.
- Mustard powder. First, wet the grate and apply a paste made from mustard, diluted with water, preferably hot. Leave for a couple of hours. Then wipe with a hard sponge and wash.
- Vinegar. Place a wire rack in a container of appropriate size and cover with vinegar for several hours. After the fat has dissolved, wipe with a cloth.
- Soap product. Make a solution of laundry soap in a container with a suitable volume. Use only hot water. Lower the grate into the solution and leave to soak for twelve hours. After which the dirt can be easily removed with a scraper.
After cleaning the grate, dry it well, as grease easily sticks to wet areas.
To clean the grill without much difficulty next time, you can use a simple trick: cover the grille with a protective layer by applying a composition of two parts office glue, one part washing powder and six parts soda ash to the previously cleaned rods.
Recommendations for removing dirt from stove handles
The handles allow you to exercise absolute control over the cooking process, adjusting the power of the hob, and very often become dirty during the cooking process. There are two types of handles: removable and non-removable.
It is not at all difficult to remove dirt from the removable handle. All regulators should be removed and placed in a container prepared in advance with hot water and any detergent for fifteen minutes. Then arm yourself with a toothbrush and try to thoroughly clean the handles on all sides. The result is regulators that are brilliantly clean.
Fixed handles will be more difficult to clean. While it is almost impossible to wash the inside of the regulators, it is absolutely possible to wash the outside. Helpers in this matter can be cotton swabs, toothpicks and toothbrushes. First, moisten the handles a little and remove dirt from hard-to-reach areas using a toothpick. Then absorb the dirt near the handles with cotton swabs. Then soak a cotton swab in detergent and wash the regulators well. When finished, remove the product using a sponge and warm water. You can also get rid of dirt on your hands by using products that have been tested by people:
- Ammonia. It should be used only in the form of drops, since pure alcohol can cause poisoning. The drops are safe and do not need to be diluted. To do this, moisten the cotton wool with drops and wipe the dirty regulators.
- Lemon juice. Take the juice of one fruit and a toothbrush. Dip the brush into the juice and thoroughly clean the surface of the handles in contaminated areas. Then rinse with a sponge and clean water to wash off the stickiness of the juice.
- Wet wipes.Sometimes, to clean the pen, it is enough to use wet wipes containing components such as castor oil and citric acid, which effectively remove dirt. It is necessary to treat the surface of the regulators with a napkin. Then wipe the handles dry with a clean sponge.
If you try to wipe the regulators after each cooking, they will not collect dirt, and the oven will always shine with freshness and cleanliness.
High-quality cleaning of burners
It is necessary to clean gas burners regularly to avoid accidents and improve the quality of work. The process itself is not complicated, but has some specifics.
The burner consists of a base, a flame divider and a lid. These parts require certain processing. You can resort to the following solutions to the problem:
- Remove the burners and separate the dividers. Dip into a container with a solution of any detergent of your choice diluted with hot water. After half an hour, wash all elements with a soft sponge. The divider should be additionally cleaned using a knitting needle or needle. Then wash all the parts in warm water, dry, assemble and place in their places.
- If the dirt is strong and has accumulated over a long period of intensive use of the stove, it is better to use a more aggressive product. Disassemble the burner and immerse all parts in a solution consisting of 9% vinegar and water. Place the container with the contents on gas, wait until it boils, remove from the stove and leave for half an hour. After the time has passed, remove the parts and clean them using a soft sponge, rinsing with clean water, dry and assemble.If the smell of vinegar is very annoying or you cannot open the windows during the event, then you can replace the main component with baking soda.
A gas stove needs careful operation. Therefore, high-quality and timely maintenance of household appliances will ensure its long service life. These basic recommendations with the help of simple and effective means will help in solving everyday problems with a dirty stove.
