Stove Cleaning Tips from Expert Linda Cobb
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Linda Cobb, the Queen of Clean, shares tips and tricks for cleaning
the stove.
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A micro-fiber cloth is your best bet for stove cleaning.
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There are several ways you can go about cleaning a stove top, the
hood and fan, but here are some helpful tips and techniques from
expert Linda Cobb.
Instead of using dishwater liquid for cleaning the surface of the
stove, consider using a damp micro-fiber cloth (see image 1) instead.
It's a better alternative because it has thousands of scrubbing
fingers that remove the dirt, and it doesn't smear the cooking
surface.
For tougher burned-on problems, spray the area with water and apply
some baking soda to form a paste. Wipe clean.
Remember: Baking soda is a mild abrasive that won't scratch the
surface of your stove.
If the baking soda and water didn't do the trick, you may want to
pick up some Bon ami cleanser at the store.
If your stove surface is in really bad shape, you can use non-gel
toothpaste (see image 2) on a soft cloth to clean the problem areas.
The abrasive action will remove the stain, and the best part is that
the toothpaste won't scratch the surface.
Preventive Cleaning Tip: Apply a coat of Clean Shield (non-toxic) to
the surface of the stove. This is a polymer-based product that will
protect the stovetop. Basically, the surface becomes non-stick and
easier to clean. Apply according to the directions on the bottle.
Cleaning the Stove Hood
Pour the 1/2-cup of white vinegar and tablespoon of borax into the
bucket of warm water.
Dip the soft cloth into the solution and ring it out.
Wash the surface of the stove hood well and make sure to get any
sticky spots that may have formed. Be sure to clean on the inside of
the hood (see image 4) as well.
If you come across a sticky spot that won't come up, dip a damp
sponge into a little dry borax and work it into the spot and wipe
with the damp cloth.
Once the surface is clean, wipe with a dry, clean cloth.
Cleaning the Stove Hood Filter
Take out the filter (see image 5) (most just pop right out) and soak
in hot, soapy water, rinse well and let dry.
An alternative would be to place the filter in your dishwasher.
Safety Alert: You only want to clean the surface of a stove when it's
cool. Make sure all eyes have been turned off.
Materials and Ingredients
Damp micro-fiber cloth
Paste made from baking soda and water
Spray bottle and water
Bon ami cleanser
Non-gel toothpaste and soft cloth
Clean Shield
Bucket of warm water
1/2-cup white vinegar
1 Tbs. borax
Sponge
Two clean soft cloths
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