Comments on: How to Clean a Stove

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.

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.

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?

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.

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?

on 7/18/2007 Can you use oven cleaner on porcelain coated grates? My instruction manual for the stove top says not to use oven cleaner and/or bleach to clean the grates or caps. I figured the oven cleaner was too harsh, but someone posted earlier about using the oven cleaner. I was just wondering if it was for the same kind of grates? Is ammonia too harsh? Should it be diluted first? Thanks for the help!! :)

on 7/15/2007 i used the baking soda and water idea for my counter tops and they're sparkling..as a 16 year old who hates cleaning, it's a fun easy cheap quick way to clean counter tops and leave them shining!

on 1/9/2008 I put my grates in the dishwasher! It works well and it is easier than anything else I've read here.

on 12/28/2005 If you have a gas stove, for which the porcelain-coated iron grates and drip pans become blackened with cooked-on food, here's a fantastic tip.

Remove the grates, drip pans and small circular pieces that cover the burner and place them in zip-type plastic bags. Into each bag, pour in 1/4 of ammonia. Gently shake the bags and then place them in the sink overnight. In the morning, the cooked-on foods will WIPE right off with very little effort! Be sure to use gloves and don't breath the fumes, as they are very strong.

on 11/22/2005 Here is one more way to remove baked on grease: Use a pumice stone, which sometimes can be obtained at grocery and hardware stores. Moisten the stone as directed, and start rubbing. It appears to be gentle.

on 11/22/2005 Wet a paper towel in the dish water and sop it over the spill. Let the towel lay there, making sure it stays wet, while you are washing the dishes. By the time you are finished with the dishes, the mess can be cleaned off with the same paper towel and disposed of.

on 11/22/2005 I make a paste out of baking soda and water. Then, I use a rag or a sponge to scour the stovetop. When everything is clean, I just rinse off the sponge and clean up any excess baking soda. This is cheap, fast, and non-toxic.

on 11/22/2005 Rub baking soda on the stove top to remove spattered grease. Then rub in with a bit of water to make a paste. Finally, clean off with soapy water.

on 11/22/2005 Instead of breaking your nails or damaging your fingertips by scrubbing those annoyong burner grates, Place them into a plastic garbage bag and spray them thoroughly with oven cleaner. Let them sit over night, wipe and rinse clean. This works on the oldest of gunk. You can use this method on your oven racks too.

on 11/22/2005 SUPER-QUICK TIP! Use "Fit" Fruit/Veggie Cleaner for caked-on grease/food. Spray area to be cleaned, use non-abrasive scrubber to loosen stains, wipe clean with sponge or cloth. May need to let harder stains sit for a few minutes. Safe, non-toxic cleaner!