HOW to clean cooker tops
Very very often I am asked the same question - HOW to clean cooker tops. Here are a few easy tips on how to clean a stove cooktop!
Before cleaning, make sure the electricity or gas is turned off. It’s best to remove the elements and any other parts that come off (such as knobs, drip trays and racks) – these can be washed separately with dishwashing liquid or a bicarb soda and water paste. Wipe away any food (or other) debris with a damp cloth.
Ceramic/Glass/Induction Cooktops
Pour 2 cups of water, 2 cups of white distilled vinegar and 1/4 cup methylated spirits into a spray bottle. Spray onto the cooktop then leave for a few hours (especially if there is any grease or baked on food). Wipe off with a damp sponge. This can be used as a daily cleaner.
Stainless Steel Cooktops
You can use normal dishwashing liquid to clean a stainless steel cooktop – just fill a bucket or your sink with warm water and a couple of squirts dishwashing liquid, then use it to wash the cooktop with a sponge or cloth. Dry it off with a lint-free towel. To remove baked on food and grease, spray some white vinegar on and leave it for about 10 minutes, then sprinkle some bicarb soda on and wipe off with a damp sponge.
White Enamel Cooktops
Normal dishwashing liquid and water can be used to clean enamel cooktops also (as above). To remove baked on grease and food, make a paste by mixing 2 tablespoons of warm water with ¼ cup of bicarb soda. Rub the paste onto the baked on food and rub until the food has been removed. Wipe over with a clean damp sponge or cloth.
Gas Cooktops
Electric element coils don’t need to be cleaned as they are usually self-cleaning, but gas burners can accumulate layers of thick grease. Soak any removable parts (such as burner caps) in hot water and dishwashing liquid and give them a good scrub with a brush. You can use a bicarb soda paste for stubborn grease, but otherwise cleaning around the burners with soapy water should be enough. Use a straight metal pin to unclog any clogged burner ports (don’t use toothpicks or they could break inside the ports!)
Cooktop Grates/Racks
Depending on what these are made of, usually you can clean these with hot soapy water. If they need a deeper clean you can soak them in a tub of 2 cups of white vinegar and fill with hot water for an hour. Alternatively you can make a paste with bicarb soda and water, apply to the racks and leave for half an hour then scrub off and rinse in hot water.
Hopefully these tips will help you to keep your stove looking fresh and clean!!
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