With just a few household items, you can easily restore your stovetop’s shine, prevent odors, and maintain strong, even flames—all without damaging your appliance.
Keeping your stovetop clean isn’t just about appearances—it’s essential for hygiene, efficiency, and even safety. Whether you’re cooking daily or a few times a week, grease, oil splatters, and food debris can quickly build up on your stove’s surface and burners. While a daily wipe-down is helpful, deep cleaning your gas burners regularly ensures your stove performs well and stays safe to use.
Why Cleaning Gas Burners Matters
Dirty gas burners can lead to:
Uneven heating
Weak or sputtering flames
Lingering burnt smells
Higher fire risk
Hard-to-remove, baked-on grease over time
The more frequently you clean, the easier it is to maintain. Skipping cleanings means more buildup—and a tougher job later.
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How to clean burners and the hob: an excellent method
Tips
Don’t use your fancy cooking vinegar to clean your stove’s gas burners. Plain white (distilled) vinegar will do.
Make sure you clean all the parts of the stove: the gas hob grates, gas hob burners, and the surface of the gas hob.
Microfiber cloths work well to wipe the stovetop clean.
Some manufacturers suggest you switch off your gas valve before cleaning.
If there is food debris stuck in the crevices, use a piece of cardboard to get them out. You might be tempted to use a toothpick, but it could break off and clog the burners.
It’s important to dry the parts properly after cleaning to prevent rust.
What You Need to Clean the Hob Burners
Before you begin, gather these simple, affordable supplies:
50 ml (3 tbsp) white distilled vinegar
Baking soda (bicarbonate of soda, not baking powder)
An old toothbrush
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