Quick Guide To Clean Kitchen Glass Top Stove Using Ingredients Available At Home

We all like the kitchen to be spotless and shining. But, it is nearly impossible to cook and not spill anything on the stove. Though we try to clean it immediately or right after cooking, stains often steal the shine.

No matter how much you scrub or wipe with a wet cloth, the surface looks dull. In India, we often have cleaning hacks passed on by our elders when it comes to keeping the space spotless. Along with store-bought products, we also create some DIY solutions to clean glass, steel, utensils, and other items in the kitchen. Here is how you can clean the stove with ingredients available in your kitchen.

Clean An Electric Glass Top Stove

The stove top gets dirty quickly. It bears the marks of spilled oil, water, and spilled food items. Here is how you can make it shine like a new one.

Method 1

• Create a mixture of vinegar and baking soda in a ratio of 1:2.
• Apply it on the surface of the stove and leave it for about 15-20 minutes.
• Soak the cleaning towel or sponge in warm water.
• Wipe the surface with a paper towel.
• Spray vinegar after cleaning the mixture and wipe it off with a clean paper towel.

Method 2

• Cut a lemon into half and squeeze all the juice on the gas stove. You should check first that the stove is not hot.
• Sprinkle some baking soda on the surface.
• Rub the surface of the stove using the squeezed lemon. Leave everything to settle for 15 minutes.
• Using a damp paper towel dipped in warm water, wipe off the surface.
• Sprinkle glass surface cleaner on the top and clean with a dry tissue.

Method 3

• Make a paste of salt and baking soda in a ratio of 1:1.
• Add water to make a thick paste.
• Apply the mixture on the surface of the stove and allow it to rest for 15 minutes.
• Clean the surface with a wet towel and dry it with a cloth piece.

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Clean A Glass Top Stove With Burners

• If the glass stove has burners, cleaning it can be a bit tricky. Here is how you should proceed,
• Remove burner caps and grates, and put them in a solution of dishwashing soap and water. It will soften the food particles, making them easier to clean. Scrub the grates using steel wool.
• Another method to clean burners includes a mixture of half a lemon (Use Lemon In Beauty Regime), water, a small packet of ENO, and liquid dishwashing soap. Immerse the burners in the solution and clean them using an old brush.
• Wipe the stove top with a clean cloth. Use a paper towel to clean food particles and dirt.
• Remove the fuel ports and clean them by unclogging them. You can use a dry toothbrush to ensure no particles are stuck in the holes.
• Scrub the stove top with a solution of dishwashing soap and water. You can use a sponge to prevent scratches on the surface.
• You can also clean the glass surface with a solution of vinegar and baking soda. But you must ensure that the solution does not clog fuel ports.
• Use a wet paper towel to clean the surface.
• Clean the surface with a dry cloth piece.
• After all the elements have dried up, arrange them on the stove.

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