How to clean stove grates

How to clean your stove top grates

Kitchen cleaning is a mammoth task, and one that we've all no doubt avoided from time to time. If you've just tackled your oven, there's another kitchen item you may have overlooked: the stove top grates.

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Much like your oven, it doesn’t take long for your stove top grates to become coated with grease, grime and food. To help remove the build-up, here are three methods that will have your grates sparkling in no time - depending on how dirty they are.

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Vinegar

Spray grates with vinegar and leave for 10 minutes before wiping off. However, this method is best for maintenance and removing light grease stains.

Bi-carb soda

Tougher stains can be removed by soaking the grates in water and detergent. Coat the burners in a paste made from bi-carb soda and leave for 20 minutes. Scrub and rinse thoroughly.

Ammonia

Finally, for stains that just won’t budge, place the burner grate in a snap lock bag with ¼ cup of ammonia. Leave overnight and rinse.

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Vinegar

Bi-carb soda

Ammonia

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