How To Clean Electric Stove Burners
Electric heating coils on your stove accumulate burnt food over time, and the longer they go without cleaning, the harder it is to clean them. It’s vital to the function of our kitchen that we keep these appliances in tip-top condition. Learn how to clean electric stove burners quickly and easily with supplies you already have in your pantry.
If you are worried that some of the stains on your stove are too stuck for just plain old water and soap to tackle, you may want to try some alternatives.
Fortunately, baking soda, a pretty common household item, can be a super-effective cleaning agent when used correctly!
Once you are ready to use your baking soda, you will need to first prepare a paste made from one part baking soda and three parts water.
Simply pour the mixture onto the surface of your stove, wait five minutes, and then wipe away the baking soda paste with a cloth or paper towel.
Baking soda has such a strong alkaline base that it will help lift off almost anything that gets stuck to your electric stove.
It doesn't take long before you should notice that your oven looks cleaner than ever before!
Once you have let this paste sit on your electric stove for about a quarter of an hour, throw a little vinegar on the paste until you start to hear a bubbling sound.
After that, it just takes a little water to get rid of the excess paste that should have lifted the stuck-on dirt from your stove.
This method is great if you are trying to remove burnt-on foods from your stove, but you may also want to combine this technique with the previous one to ensure that you get the maximum benefit possible from your baking soda!
This method is perfect for getting rid of burnt-on food, which is a common occurrence among stoves!
Frequently asked questions
Have a question about this project?
how about gas stoves?
I was always told high heat would burn up any accumulation and then one could brush off the charred remains. What is stuck on that can't be burned?
Baking soda and vinegar is also a great drain freshener and cleaner. I use Bar Keeper's Friend powder on my gas stove, pots and pans and the stainless steel sink, they shine and are water stain free. I've seen ads for liquid Bar Keeper's I haven't tried it yet.