How To Clean the Hob Burners In A Few Simple Steps!

It’s no surprise that your stove top can get dirty very quickly. If you’re like most of us, you cook every day. And this means splatters of oil, grease, or food debris are sure to be all over your stove. It goes without saying that you should clean your stove every day, by giving it a good wipe. But every now and then, it’s time to give it a deep clean and get into all the nooks and crannies that could hide germs and dirt. Of course, you’d want to do it the right way to make sure you not only clean it properly but also that you don’t damage your stovetop. In fact, a greasy stove may even be a fire hazard, so cleaning it well is an absolute must! Here’s how to do it!

Why You Should Clean Your Stove's Gas Burners

A dirty stovetop can lead to uneven heating, and weaker flames, and it can even be a fire hazard. A dirty environment can easily harbor germs, but there is also a more practical reason why you should clean your stove’s gas burners regularly. Old grease on top of the burner can burn when you cook, giving off a bad smell. Not only that, but burnt grease is also more difficult to clean. So the less you clean, the more difficult it will become to clean eventually.

Tips

Don’t use your fancy cooking vinegar to clean your stove’s gas burners. Plain white (distilled) vinegar will do.

Make sure you clean all the parts of the stove: the gas hob grates, gas hob burners, and the surface of the gas hob.

Microfiber cloths work well to wipe the stovetop clean.

Some manufacturers suggest you switch off your gas valve before cleaning.

If there is food debris stuck in the crevices, use a piece of cardboard to get them out. You might be tempted to use a toothpick, but it could break off and clog the burners.

It’s important to dry the parts properly after cleaning to prevent rust.

Notes

Always read the user manual from your stove’s manufacturer carefully before you start.

What You Need to Clean the Hob Burners

50ml (3 tbsp) vinegarbaking soda (bicarbonate of soda, NOT baking powder)

an old tooth brushwater

large pot

How To Clean the Hob Burners

Boil water in a pot. You can also boil the water in a kettle and then pour it into a large bowl. Pour the vinegar into the water.

Carefully remove the parts (burner caps and heads) from the stovetop. Place the parts in the vinegar water and let them soak in the water for 1 hour. This will soften the dirt and make it easier to clean.

Take a toothbrush and apply baking soda to the burner parts. Brush well. Rinse and dry the parts with a soft cloth.

Put the clean parts back in place and enjoy your new clean stove.