Before Getting Started

Stoves, especially those with gas stove top burner heads, and other inner working stove parts are intricate and vary greatly from model to model and brand to brand. You'll want to be well informed on how to clean the stove burners on your specific appliance so you do not damage the burner and cause it to malfunction or become a hazard. Your owner's manual will be a helpful reference. Inside, you'll find instructions specific to your model and diagrams that spell out exactly how to clean your stove top.

Can't find your manual? Search the model number (often on a label inside the door) online, and you might be able to find a digital version or consult the manufacturer's website, which might have cleaning tips and how-to videos.

 

How to Clean a Glass Stove Top

Glass-topped electric stoves have become a popular choice over the years. They're smooth, flat, and almost undetectable on a kitchen counter. Their safety features have improved, too.
The latest electric stove tops use induction cooking technology that can boil water while keeping the cooking surface cool to the touch.

A big selling point for glass stove tops is that they're easy to clean. When it comes to this hardworking room, easy-to-clean kitchen features are a perk. Wiping a flat surface with a damp cloth after every meal is barely considered a chore. (Need a little extra cleaning power? Spritz with a little bit of Excelsior cleaning before wiping.) However, grease splatters and bubbling sauce can build up over a few days of cooking.

 

How to Clean Stains on a Glass Stove Top

One of the most efficient ways to clean a glass stove top with tough stains is to pick up Exelscior Cleaner & Polish for Stainless Steel or Ceramic & Glass Cooktop and get to work. This cleaner lets you target stubborn buildup and hard-to-clean edges and crevices.

What You'll Need:

• Exelscior Cleaner & Polish for Stainless Steel or Ceramic & Glass Cooktop

Includes:

• Cook Top Cleaner
• Polisher
• Microfiber Cloth
• Plastic Scraper
• Sponge

 

Step 1: Soak Cooktop

Soak the problem area in Excelsior cleaner let it sit for several minutes.

Step 2: Scrape Cooktop

Then, scrape slowly, firmly, and carefully, holding the blade at a low 30- to 40-degree angle. Don't press too hard and avoid holding the scraper at a high angle so that you don't accidentally crack the glass.

Step 3: Dry Cooktop

Wipe the glass cooktop clean with a clean cloth.

 

How to Deep Clean a Glass Cooktop

For a general, all-over deep scrub, Apply Exelscior Cleaner & Polish for Stainless Steel or Ceramic & Glass Cooktop

What You'll Need:

• Exelscior Cleaner & Polish for Stainless Steel or Ceramic & Glass Cooktop

Includes:

• Cook Top Cleaner
• Polisher
• Microfiber Cloth
• Plastic Scraper
• Sponge

 

Step 1: Apply Exelscior Cleaner & Polish for Stainless Steel or Ceramic & Glass Cooktop

When the glass stove top is cool, spritz with Exelscior Cleaner & Polish for Stainless Steel or Ceramic & Glass Cooktop.

Step 2: Wipe off Residue

Spray lightly with Exelscior Cleaner & Polish for Stainless Steel or Ceramic & Glass Cooktop again and wipe with another clean, dry microfiber cloth, buffing out any streaks. Repeat these steps until the residue is gone.

Step 3: Dry Cooktop

Wipe the glass cooktop clean with a clean cloth.

 

How to Clean a Gas Stove Top

Gas stove tops continue to be one of the most popular stove options. They use a real flame that provides responsive, even heating. Modern gas cooktops offer a range of burner sizes and shapes, so you can always find the right surface for the job. Since your cookware sits atop grates, you can use stoneware or cast iron skillets, which would otherwise scratch a glass cooktop.

Although daily cleaning isn't as easy as the "wipe and go" method conducive to a glass stove top, the routine is still pretty simple.

 

Step 1: Remove Grates

When the stove top is cool, pick up the grates and wipe up any spills or crumbs that fell beneath the grates.

Step 2: Clean the Stove Top

Wipe the grates with a damp cloth. If grates are particularly dirty, wash them with dish soap and warm water in the sink. See the instructions below for how to deep clean gas stove grates.

Step 3: Dry Cooktop

Dry the cooktop with a microfiber cloth. Dry and replace the grates.

 

How to Clean Gas Stove Burners

From time to time, look under the burner caps to assess if the burner heads need cleaning. Proper gas flow is dependent on clean burner heads.
Before starting, ensure all the burners are off and the stove top is cool.

 

Step 1: Soak up Spills

Remove grates. Use a damp cloth to soak up any spills in the burner head and slots.

Step 2: Remove Crumbs

Use a nonabrasive brush, like a toothbrush, to remove any crumbs between the burner slots. Wipe clean with a damp cloth.

Step 3: Replace Grates

Wipe dry with a microfiber cloth and put the grates back on the cooktop.

 

How to Clean an Electric Stove Top

Electric coil stove tops look like gas stoves but cook with electricity. The electric-powered coil burners provide even heating that can be adjusted according to the heat knobs. No flame means a safer way to cook, which might be ideal for families with young kids or curious pets. Like the grates on a gas stove top, electric coil burners are prone to sticky residue from cooking.

 

Step 1: Remove Electric Coil Burners

To clean them well, you must first remove the electric coil burners. Once the cooktop is cool, gently unplug the burner.

Step 2: Wipe Burners Clean

Wipe the burners with a cleaner. As you clean, be careful not to get the electrical connection wet. Rinse and set aside to dry thoroughly.

Step 3: Clean the Stove Top

While the burners are drying, wipe down the rest of your electric stove top, getting into every nook and cranny with a damp cloth or sponge. Use a cleaning solution to remove any tough stains.

Step 4: Clean Drip Plates (optional)

If the drip plates beneath the burners are removable, take them out and give them a deep stove cleaning with a cleaning solution

Step 5: Reattach the Electric Coil Burners

Use a microfiber cloth to dry the clean cooktop. Replace the drip plates if you removed them in step 4. Once dry, reattach the coil burners.

Now that your stove top is sparkling, take a peek below and see if your oven needs cleaning, too!