How to clean the grill on a gas stove at home?

How to clean the grill on a gas stove at home is a question that often quite often stands in front of most housewives. In this article, you will learn by what means and methods you can clean the grill on a gas stove.

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When to clean the grate?

Have you ever wondered why the grilles of gas stoves are black? Most likely, this was done so that the carbon deposits, which in time appear on them, did not catch the eye immediately. It is the black color that makes the vigilance of the housewives weaker, because for the time being it seems to them that the lattice is clean.

In fact, dirt daily, gradually accumulates, so it is desirable to wash it regularly. But, as practice shows, few people adhere to this rule. We begin to clean the grate on the gas stove, when the rods will become rough to the touch, and the deposit is clearly visible.

At this stage, many housewives have difficulties, because to restore the original purity and initial shine is problematic enough. We bring to your attention a few simple methods, with which you can quickly clean the grill on the gas stove at home.

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What material is made of the grate of the gas stove?

Before decontaminating the grate of the gas cooker, determine which material is used to make the rods. This information can be found in the instructions that went with the cooking equipment, you can seek advice from your husband, at the very least - to a specialized specialist who sells or repairs the cooker. This is an incredibly important point, because for each of the materials there are different ways of cleaning from accumulated fat.

As a rule, the bars of the grids are:

• coated with enamel;
• cast iron;
• steel.
  

Having ascertained, from what material the grate is installed, which is installed on your gas stove, start the cleaning process safely. In doing so, observe such rules.

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How to clean enameled rods?

Enamel is incredibly easy to scratch, which is why it is forbidden to use iron brushes. This grate is best cleaned in a dishwasher, if, of course, it is available for you.

To do this:

1. Place your enameled grate plate in a compartment that is designed for dirty dishes.
2. Fill the detergent and turn on the machine.
3. After completing the process, remove the part and then dry it properly.

The enamel is perfectly cleaned with mustard powder:

1. Wipe the moistened surface with dry mustard.
2. Leave it alone for several hours without washing it off.
3. Rinse under ordinary running water.
4. Dry thoroughly.

Important! Instead of mustard, you can use soda or vinegar: they also excel at coping with fat and help you quickly clean the grill on the gas stove at home.

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We clean steel grating bars

Steel is a material that is not afraid of abrasives or chemicals, and that's why the options can be listed incredibly. We will give the simplest and most effective ones so that you can clean the grate on the gas stove for a few minutes of your own work:

• The dishwasher is a versatile way. Pour a sufficiently large amount of detergent and turn on the machine. At the end of the procedure, carefully finish the part.
• Use the pre-soak method. Dissolve any dishwashing detergent in the water, soak the grate in this solution for the night. In the morning, rinse your grate. In case, if necessary, scrape off the residue with a knife or hard abrasives.
• Use a metal brush to thoroughly clean the surface with sand or soda. Rinse with running water and dry thoroughly.

Important! At the end of the cleaning process on the cleaned device, apply the following mixture:

• calcined soda - 6 tbsp.l.;
• washing powder - 1 tbsp.l.;
• clerical stationery( transparent) - 2 tbsp.l.

After application, allow the resulting mixture to dry. The next time you need to wash the grate again, simply rinse it in warm water. Nagar and fat will very easily come down with your protective layer. Repeat this procedure regularly - this will help to carry out the cleaning process much easier and faster.

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How to clean the cast iron surface of the grids?

The cast iron part requires careful handling. You can not wash it in a dishwasher and scrape it with sharp objects, and also strike. Clear the iron plate of the gas stove from fat by the following methods:

• At the cottage or on the nature, build a fire, and then carefully scorch the bars. During heating, pieces of grease and dirt will fall off. After this procedure, wipe the grate with a damp cloth, and then dry it.
• If it is not possible to ignite it on an open fire, use the burners on the gas stove. At full power, turn on, open the windows, and then ignite the rods to the fullest fat burning. After the procedure is finished, wipe and then dry. Please note that during this process a large amount of very acrid smoke will be released.
• You can clean the grill of the gas stove with a liquid for washing the engine of the car. Thoroughly treat the cast iron, then rinse, and then dry.
• You can clean cast iron from carbon by using a metal brush. But it is necessary to do this, adhering to the safety rules, because together with the fat, metal particles can be scraped off, and as a result, the rods become thinned with time.
• Warm up the oven, at the bottom put a heat-resistant container with water, which will almost completely cover the bottom. Top with a cast iron part. Under the influence of steam, pieces of fat will eventually fall off.

Important! Try to limit the contact of the cast iron grate with water to the maximum, it is allowed only at the end of any procedure to wipe it with a damp cloth.

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General rules for the care of gas stove grids:

• Try to wash the grate every time you complete cooking, especially if you roast something without a lid.
• During the cleaning procedure, always use protective rubber gloves, even if you use only home remedies - vinegar, soda, mustard powder.
• Enameled, as well as steel parts wash will be much easier if they are pre-soaked for 1 night in acetic or the same soda solution.

We are sure that in this article you have found for yourself the volume of exhaustive information on how to clean the grill on a gas stove at home. And in order not to waste time on such an unpleasant work, do not allow fat and carbon accumulation - it's easier to give 5 minutes after cooking than to rack your brains and scrape a thick layer of burning.