How to wash the gas stove grill?





Cleaning a gas stove is not the most pleasant procedure for housewives, it is especially difficult to wash the grates, the cleaning of which we constantly postpone for later. How to wash the gas stove grill with a tool that quickly removes all accumulated fat and even plaque, we will tell in the article.

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Types of gas stove grilles

Before washing the grate of the gas stove, check the material from which it is made. It can be:

• steel rods;
• cast iron;
• enameled metal.

Each of these materials requires a special approach.

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Cast iron

The material is very finicky, and therefore quite difficult to clean. He is afraid of water, so to wash such a grate of a gas stove simply in the dishwasher it will not work. It is also impossible to scrape off fat with a knife, since particles of the metal itself can be removed.

The only way to remove fat is incandescent. You can do this procedure both above the stove and above the bonfire in the country or in the garage using a blowtorch. To clean the cast iron grate of a gas stove, heat it until all the fat has burned and dry residues have disappeared. You can also remove dirt with metal brushes and an electric drill.

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Enamel

Lattices made from this material have a smooth surface. Cleaning the grill can be entrusted to the dishwasher. At first:

1. Remove all rubber elements from the grill.
2. Place it in the dishwashing compartment.
3. Pour more detergent there.

Suitable for solving the problem of how to clean the enamelled gas stove grill and the glowing method. You can also scrape off fat with a sharp object.

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Steel

Use a potent caustic to clean the grate of the steel alloy gas stove. For this purpose, special household chemicals are suitable, which are presented in a large assortment in stores:

1. Cover the oilcloth (you can carry out the procedure in the bathroom).
2. Spread contaminated wire rack on oilcloth.
3. Apply the detergent evenly to the rods and leave overnight.
4. Rinse with water in the morning.

Important! Use gloves when handling aggressive substances.

Do not forget that after the grate has been washed, it must be wiped dry, since the grease will easily stick to the places where water droplets will remain.

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People's councils

During operation, carbon deposits remain on the grill of the gas stove. To remove it, use the following folk tips:

1. Soak the grate in the basin or bathtub. Pour very hot water there. Add any detergent - soda or vinegar. Leave on for several hours, then rinse with water.
2. Use a car engine cleaner. This tool will wash off any dirt, it is easily washed off with water and harmless. Using this tool, you can wash the grate of a gas stove from any material.
3. To remove carbon deposits, use a stainless steel washcloth - it will cope better than a regular sponge. If you add soda, mustard powder or salt in the process, cleaning will be much faster and more efficient.
4. Use dry mustard to clean. Apply the product evenly to the dirt with a damp cloth and let it stand for a while. Rinse in the usual way.
5. Nagar can also be cleaned with warm sand, but it will take a long time to rub.

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How to clean a gas stove at home?

To quickly and effortlessly clean a gas stove, proceed as follows:

1. Remove all burners and handles from it, if possible.
2. Place them in a bowl of hot water, after adding any degreasing agent there.
3. Apply the same product to the sponge and thoroughly walk over the entire surface of the plate.
4. You need to thoroughly moisten the stove and leave for 30 minutes, so that the fat is softened.
5. Remove contamination with plain warm water or a clean rag.
6. Clean the burners and handles with an old toothbrush.
7. To remove dirt in hard-to-reach places, use a cotton swab dipped in ammonia.

Important! If the plate handles cannot be removed, use cotton swabs and ammonia to handle them.

Folk remedies for removing fat:

1. To easily remove dried stains from the stove, use soda. With the same tool, you can clean the oven from fat and carbon deposits. After processing with soda, wipe the surface of the plate with a solution of ammonia with water in a ratio of 1: 1.
2. Use ordinary household soap: rub the soap on a grater, add a little warm water to the product. Using a soft sponge, apply the solution to the surface of the plate and let it sit for 15 minutes. After all contaminants are acidified, wash them off with warm water. Wipe the surface with a dry, clean cloth.
3. Easy to clean gas stove with lemon juice. Squeeze a small lemon directly on the so that the juice covers the entire greasy place. If there is no lemon, then dilute citric acid or apple cider vinegar in water. After the fat disappears, rinse everything with warm water and wipe the surface dry.
4. A solution of ammonia and vinegar perfectly affects fatty places, it quickly and easily removes them. This product leaves no odor or plaque.

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Metal Plate Care

In recent years, stainless steel hobs have become popular. They look impressive and solid, which differs from obsolete enamel and tempered glass. But care for such surfaces requires special, since all stains and splashes are clearly visible on it.

Drops of fat are easier to clean when they are fresh, therefore:

1. Wash the stove after each preparation, it will take a little time and you will wash all fresh dirt without much effort and problems.
2. If the fat is not burnt, you can usually remove it with a sponge and any dishwashing detergent.
3. You can wipe the plate with a lemon slice, after 30 minutes after the procedure, wipe the metal surface with a clean sponge, and there will be no stains.

Important! Another way is to use a soapy soda solution. Put the product on the panel and rinse after 30 minutes. This tool perfectly corrodes fat, so you do not have to rub the stove.

To care for the stove in the household chemicals market, many special products are sold. They are available in containers with dispensers. They contain caustic substances that destroy fat, but be sure to wear gloves when using them.

It’s good if you have at home steam cleaner, because it is ideal for a metal surface. Hot steam destroys all smudges and splashes without any chemistry and leaves no residue.

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Glass and enamel hobs care

Cleaning products with abrasives are not suitable for cleaning enameled surfaces, since solid particles can scratch the enamel and ruin its appearance. The use of metal brushes is also unacceptable. The enameled panel can only be washed with a foamy sponge.

You can also try such methods to quickly clean the gas stove:

1. Get rid of old fat droplets and carbon deposits on enamel with soda.
2. Mix the product with water, the resulting gruel, clean out obsolete stains with a sponge. Wipe the stove with an alcohol solution in a proportion of 1 tsp. ammonia to 1 liter of water.
3. To eliminate the unpleasant odor from the hob, sprinkle it abundantly with vinegar from a spray bottle and then sprinkle with salt. After 15 minutes, wash the stove with a sponge with soapy water.

Important! Glass hob does not require special care. It is insensitive to caustic compounds and abrasives, so clean the fat with all of the above methods..

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Helpful hints:

If you want to prevent slab contamination, this is easy to do! To keep the stove clean, cover it with foil before cooking. At the end, remove the foil - there will be no traces of grease or carbon deposits on the surface.

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In order not to encounter big problems when cleaning the stove, keep it clean and service after each preparation. Wash the grate every day, and clean it once a week. Then the kitchen assistant will serve you for many years, and the prepared dishes will be aromatic and tasty.