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I can't get the burner grates clean?

Michelle Driscoll, MPH
Founder, Mulberry Maids
Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids, which is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With five years of experience, her business specializes in cleaning homes and small offices. She holds a Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health. Additionally, Mulberry Maids has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

Michelle Driscoll, MPH

Founder, Mulberry Maids

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If soaking the grates in dish soap and water does not clean your grates, you can try to spray and soak them with a heavier duty degreaser. Let the degreaser set into the grates for at least a few minutes, then wipe it away and rinse with water. This process may need to be repeated a few times for burner grates that have not been cleaned for a long time.

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How do you clean caked on food from stove top?

Michelle Driscoll, MPH
Founder, Mulberry Maids
Michelle Driscoll is the Owner of Mulberry Maids, which is based in Fort Collins, Colorado. With five years of experience, her business specializes in cleaning homes and small offices. She holds a Masters in Public Health from the Colorado School of Public Health. Additionally, Mulberry Maids has an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.

Michelle Driscoll, MPH

Founder, Mulberry Maids

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For caked on food on the stove top, try to scrub the food with a soap and warm water mixture. If this won’t break the food down, put vinegar on the caked on food, and cover with baking soda. Let the solution react for about 10 minutes, then wipe away the food. Rinse and clean the area with water and a rag.

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How can I clean the burners inside the oven?

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Use Easy-off and a clean cloth.

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Is it necessary to clean stoves?

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Yes, cleaning your stove regularly is a necessity! It will ensure that there is no grease build-up over time. When grease builds up on your stove, it will eventually get thick and nasty, causing you to purchase a new stove if it has become impossible to clean.

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How can I keep commercial gas stove grates from rusting?

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Try scrubbing each grate with bleach and Dawn dish detergent at least twice a week to ensure that there is no rusting. Not only will this keep your stove grates from rusting, but it will also make your appliance last longer, saving you lots of money. Cleaning your home appliance regularly will ensure that there is no grease build up over time!

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How do I clean a black top gas stove?

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I’ve had very good luck with Lysol wipes. You do have to use paper towels or a clean a rag to get rid of streaks. Bar Keepers has a cleaner specifically for the top of gas stoves. It works very well for things that might have burned on. But the best thing you can do is wipe it daily so you can stay on top of it.

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How can I clean a stove stand made of steel?

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WD-40 is the answer. Spray after wiping away loose spills, then wipe away with paper or cloth towels.

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What do I do if the gas is not coming through?

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I've always found that burner parts that are not completely dry and/or not properly seated can cause the burner not to light.

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How do I clean my glass door of my gas stove?

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Please clean when the oven is not cooking to avoid safety issues. Use oven cleaner and let it sit on surface for 15- 20 minutes. Be sure there is good air ventilation, as it can be hard to breathe. Then, use a few paper towels for removing oven cleaner. Most stores have generally have oven cleaner and can help you find a good selection.

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Why won't the burner light after I clean it?

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Sometimes it will need to dry fully for it to light. Or, if parts were not put back exactly the same way they were before being removed. If it is still not working, flip the breaker and start up the process of relighting the unit. If this doesn’t work, you might have put the cleaner too deeply and shorted it.

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