It is estimated that about 40% of US households have gas stovetops. If your home has a gas stove, you may be wondering how to clean it. Gas stoves are prone to getting messy, and cleaning them can be a hassle.

However, if you are searching for the best way to clean a gas stovetop, look no further! Keep reading for our best tips and tricks on how to clean a gas stovetop so it looks as good as new.

Safety First

When cleaning a gas stove, it is important to take a few steps to maintain your safety before you start. Make sure all the surfaces are completely cool. If you have a control lock of some kind, you’ll want to engage it before cleaning.

If you have an older model gas stove without a control lock, you may want to remove the knobs before cleaning. This prevents you from accidentally turning the gas on while you are trying to scrub all the surfaces. Now you are ready to take apart your stovetop and get to work.

Stove Grates

To clean your stove grates, you are going to want to soak them in water and some kind of non-toxic kitchen degreaser. It is best to pull these off when you start cleaning so they can soak while you focus on other parts of the stove.

After soaking the grates, rinse them with hot water to get rid of the grease that has been removed. You can scrub them with a nylon brush and some anti-grease dish soap or more of the degreaser you used earlier to get at the tough spots. Make sure they dry completely before you replace them.

Burner Caps and Burners

After removing your grates and leaving them to soak, the next step is to remove your burners and burner caps. You can wash these gently with soap and water, but it is important not to use any harsh cleaners on them. A mixture of baking soda and water can help remove some of the baked-on stains.

Before you replace these parts at the end of your cleaning process, check the small holes where the gas is emitted to make sure they are clear and nothing is clogging them. If they are not, use a paper clip or needle to clear them and then replace everything.

Knobs

The knobs on your stove should be removable, and if so you should remove them for the best results. You can soak them in the degreaser or vinegar. After they soak, wash them with soap and water, or use a mixture of baking soda and water to get stubborn stains off.

While you have the knobs off, take the opportunity to clean under them on your stove. Use a sponge or toothbrush and the degreaser to clean the grime that can accumulate under the knobs. Replace the knobs once they are clean and dry.

Stovetop

Now you’ve reached the real challenge, which is getting the surface of the stovetop truly clean. The best way to start is by using the degreaser you used earlier on the grates. Spray an ample amount on the stovetop and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.

Afterward, get a soft cloth or sponge and start scrubbing away! It might help to periodically wipe the stove off with a paper towel to get rid of the grime and grease you are scrubbing up. This step could take a while, so remember to be patient and take as much time as you need to scrub the surface.

Now there are probably still some spots with cooked-on food or other stains that you would like to get off. For these problem areas, use a degreaser and a nylon brush or old toothbrush. Make sure whatever tool you use will not scratch the surface if you scrub vigorously.

For the extra stubborn spots, you might consider taking a razor blade and trying to scrape them up, or at least break them up enough to be able to clean them with a degreaser. However, take your time and be careful with this method, as it could chip the paint.

It is important to remember that you might not be able to get every spot off. Gas stovetops tend to stain easily, so don’t be discouraged if you have some problem areas that don’t come completely clean.

Finishing Touches

Now that you have scrubbed the stovetop to satisfaction, use paper towels to wipe off all the degreaser and any grime that you’ve scrubbed off. For the finishing touch, you are going to want to use a Magic Eraser or similar product to wipe down the stovetop.

Scrub gently on the whole surface area until you can wipe down the entire stovetop and the surface of your Magic Eraser comes up clean. This will make your stove shine and remove any film left from your degreaser. Once you are done, replace the burners, burner caps, and grates, and you’re done!

Maintenance

Now that you know how to deep clean your stove, you might be wondering how to keep your gas stovetop clean. While you will still probably need to scrub and deep clean it every one to three months, there are things you can do to keep it looking better in between.

The easiest way to keep your stove looking nice is to wipe it down with soap and water or a gentle cleaner each time you use it. You don’t need to scrub, so just focus on the easy-to-clean stains.

It’s also important to clean up food as soon as it is dropped on the stove. Leaving it for too long will cause it to cook to the stovetop surface, and it can be very difficult to get off later. Wiping it up while it is still warm can prevent the hassle of scrubbing the stain in a few months.

If you work a full-time job, you may be struggling to find time to clean or add small tasks like this to your to-do list. Check out this guide on how to keep things clean as a working professional for advice on how to fit it all in.

Final Thoughts on How to Clean a Gas Stovetop

Now that you know these gas stovetop cleaning tips, you can scrub your stove until it looks almost as good as new! Refer to this guide on how to clean a gas stovetop any time you need to deep clean your stove.

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