by Pam G.
Clean a cool stove with, with or without harsh chemicals. Use the right cleanser and method for a flat stove, an electric stove or a gas stove. Get down to the nitty gritty and remove plastic knobs, burner grates and drip pans and make them sparkle.
Learn how to clean the stove and maintain a spotless kitchen to keep a clean home from a home economics expert in this free house-cleaning video. Read More
Cooked-on, boiled-over nasty messes can be wiped clean. Here's how to do it in no time flat! Read More
There are several types of cooktop stoves. Flattop and element cooktop stoves are practically cleanable in the same method. Harsh abrasives can damage the finish and cause Read More
Glass top electric stoves are a popular choice because of their sleek look and ease of cleaning. Without the traditional open burners, food and other materials don’t Read More
A dirty stove top covered in food and grease will ruin the look of an otherwise sparkling kitchen. The best way to keep your stove looking good is by cleaning after every Read More
If you have accidentally placed something plastic, such as a lid from a food container or a bread bag, on a stove burner, it may seem like it will be a huge mess to clean Read More
Cleaning up is the least enjoyable part of cooking for most people. However, to keep your kitchen sanitary and protect your stove and cookware, you need to remove all the Read More
What a dramatic difference there is between the kitchens in most homes 100 years ago and the kitchens we all have today. Our appliances are bigger, better and more Read More
Ceramic stovetops are seen as innovative and attractive and can outfit your kitchen with the newest technology. A ceramic stovetop can enhance your cooking experience, but Read More
Lay a drop cloth beneath the stove and wear a dust mask to avoid inhaling rust or other particles. Use fine steel wool, or for heavy rusting, a soft wire brush and rub away Read More
When cooking on a glass or ceramic stove top, spills and splatters can make a mess of the cooking surface. However, regular quick cleaning and some simple maintenance will Read More
Most residential kitchens have stove tops with baked enamel surfaces. There are different types of burner grates used for both electric and gas stoves, but we are Read More
Flat top stoves are much more attractive looking than traditional stoves. Since they have a glass top, you have to be careful how you clean them--you can't just get out an Read More
Smooth top stoves are becoming more popular. Cleaning them is much easier than traditional stoves--as long as you follow these steps. Read More
Keeping the sleek surface of your glass top stove clean is a cinch with the right cleansers and some elbow grease. Follow these steps. Read More
Cleaning your gas stove will not only make it look better, but will make it more sanitary. Clogged burners are inefficient and may stop working. Doing a thorough cleaning Read More
There is no secret to cleaning a cast iron wood stove. No matter the style, shape or size of your cast iron wood stove, the basic principles of cleaning still apply. Work Read More
An important thing to remember when cleaning gas stoves is definitely safety first. Make sure the burners are turned off before you begin cleaning. If you need to, remove Read More
Food and other debris can cause a number of problems on electric stove elements and may even present a fire hazard. It is important to keep these essential parts of your Read More
To clean plastic knobs on a stove, either spot clean them using all purpose cleaner, pull the knobs off and place them in the dishwasher, or allow them to soak in soapy Read More
Grease and other food debris can easily adhere to electric stove drip pans and can be very difficult to scrub out. In addition to creating a potential fire hazard, dirty Read More
Electric stoves provide heat that is nearly instant and evenly distributed across the bottom of a pot or pan. However, the heat takes some time to dissipate. When a pot of Read More
If you have tried to light the pilot on your stove and it won't light, the problem may be that the pilot or portholes are clogged up. If this is your problem, you should be Read More
After every great meal there is always the clean up to look forward to. It takes a little arm power to get those gas stoves cleaned efficiently, especially the stove burner Read More
Cleaning the stove is always one of the more challenging aspects of kitchen maintenance. Stove burner grates get splattered with sauces and crumbs which then get burned Read More
In the kitchen you may turn on the fan of the range hood once in a while, but it's amazing how filthy something that you almost never touch can get. All of the grease Read More
Keep it clean after you cook
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