Cleaning a stovetop can prove to be a monumental task when you find out that the baked-on gunk and stains can’t be removed by just wiping things down. Chances are that if the stovetop is used even semi-regularly, you’ll find a dirty buildup of unseemly stains around the burners, on the burner covers, and around them both. That sort of buildup is inevitable, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be tricky to clean. 

 

If you’ve had an explosion in the kitchen or there’s too much stubborn gunk on your stovetop, we’ve got you covered. Check out this guide for some quick tips to clean your stovetop and some advice on the best cleaning agents to use. When you’re done, your stove will be looking like new.

What You Need to Clean a Stovetop

You don’t need anything fancy to clean a stovetop, just a few common materials you probably already have lying around the house. You won’t necessarily need everything on this list, though it’s a great place to start:

 

• Baking soda to help make your cleaning solution.

• Paper towels to wipe your stove top clean.

• A soft-bristled brush or scrubbing sponge to help tackle tough gunk. 

• Dish soap for your cleaning solution.

• Hydrogen peroxide for your cleaning solution. 

• A plastic scraper to remove dried-on food. 

 

Once you have everything in hand, it’s time to get started. 

How to Clean a Gas Stovetop

Follow these three steps to break up the task of cleaning a gas stove stop and make sure it’s as clean as possible.

 

Step 1. Ensure the stove is off. 

You’ll want to make sure that none of the burners are on and that they’re not releasing gas before you start cleaning your stovetop. And of course, make sure the stovetop isn’t hot before you start cleaning. 

 

Step 2. Remove and clean grates and burner caps. 

Because of their awkward shapes, grates and burner caps can be hard to clean. Start by removing them and cleaning the gunk off of them. You can scrub them with a solution of dish soap and water, and even let them soak for about 20 minutes in your sink. Once they’re clean, set them aside to dry and move on to Step 3. 

 

Step 3. Clean stovetop. 

Using your brush or scrubbing sponge, scrub the stovetop with warm, soapy water to remove as much gunk as possible. There are probably going to be stubborn stains that are left over. Scrape off what you can with your plastic scraper, and then prepare a paste out of baking soda and water, or baking soda and hydrogen peroxide. Apply the paste to stubborn stains and let sit for a few minutes, and then scrub away. Finally, wipe your stovetop clean with paper towels or a wet cloth. 

 

Once everything is good and clean, reassemble your stovetop by putting the grates and burner caps back. Now your stovetop should be looking good as new. 

 

Have an electric stovetop? We recommend slightly different steps for cleaning a glass stovetop. 

Cleaning a Stovetop FAQs

 

How do you get burnt on grease off a stovetop? 

To help remove burnt-on grease and other food materials from your stovetop, there are a few things you can do. Wet the grease with a towel and sprinkle with baking soda and let sit for a few minutes. Then wipe clean. You can also make a paste out of baking soda and water, or baking soda and hydrogen peroxide, and let it sit on the stains for a few minutes. After that, you should be able to wipe the grease up with no problems. 

 

What is the best cleaner for burnt on grease? 

While name brand products can be great, several homemade solutions can work wonders. Dish soap is designed to fight grease, so mixing it with warm water can help cut through burnt-on grease. Solutions of vinegar and water, or baking soda and water, will also fight stubborn stains. 

 

Will vinegar clean stove burners? 

Vinegar will absolutely clean stove burners. The acid in vinegar can help cut right through grease. For grates and detachable parts of the burners, you can also soak them in a vinegar solution to help break down burnt-on food and grease. If you don’t have vinegar on hand, there are plenty of other home cleaning agents like baking soda that can still come to the rescue. 

 

Final Thoughts

 

Now you know how to clean a stovetop in an expert fashion. With this nifty stovetop cleaning guide, you can make sure your stovetop is always ready to cook with. Though it may not seem like much, coming home to a clean stovetop when you need to is so relieving and so gratifying. Now you can move on to cleaning the grates inside of your oven!