How to Clean a Stove

Cooked-on, boiled-over nasty messes can be wiped clean. Here's how to do it in no time flat!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Nonabrasive Stove Cleaners
• Paper towels
• Liquid Dish Soap
• Rags

Regular Ranges

1. Allow stove surface to cool completely before cleaning.

2. 

   Remove drip pans and soak them in soapy water.

3. Apply stove cleaner to surface of stove.

4. 

   Wipe in a circular motion until stains and smudges are gone.

5. Apply more cleaner as necessary.

6. 

   Wipe away excess cleaner with a paper towel.

7. Scour drip pans with an abrasive cleaner or scouring pad.

8. 

   Allow pans to dry or wipe dry with towel.

9. Replace drip pans to their position beneath burners.

Smooth Top Ranges

10. Allow stove surface to cool completely before cleaning.

11. Apply nonabrasive stove cleaner to the surface of the stove.

12. Wipe in a circular motion using a soft cloth or paper towel.

13. Work cleaner into surface until stains are removed and no smudges remain.

14. Wipe away excess cleaner with soft cloth or paper towel.

[gildavis]

on 1/28/2009 On the dots on the stove top...probably lime scale or something similar. Easy...try wetting a rag or sponge with vinegar and letting it sit there for a while...10 or 15 minutes ought to do it. It should dissolve the spots.

[dharts]

on 1/22/2009 Please note the comment below about mixing bleach and vinegar. You should NEVER mix bleach and vinegar. It can create a toxic gas.

[Ezza]

on 12/28/2008 Hi, My mum has a flat top westinghouse stove and wen i used it last, water over boiled, but now 4 sum reason there are dots on the stove top, almost like its burnt on there, im not sure how i can clean it??? Please help! im freaking out as shes on holidays and gets back on the weekend?

[valo]

on 10/1/2007 i recently had a tiny grease fire that i could blowout. Im not sure how to clean, with what and how thoroughly. The fire didnt cause any damage.

[valo]

on 10/1/2007 i had a tiny grese fire recently. how should i clean it and how thoroughly. it was small that caused no damage. if i use it again will it catch on fire?