It happens to the best of cooks–you’re making a delicious, home-cooked meal, turn your back to check on the drinks, and the pot boils over. Or, there was a mishap with the spatula and now there’s a glob of scorching food on the stove. If you’re not brave enough to attempt cleaning it off and risk getting burned, or worsening the issue, it dries in a hard residue that’s nearly impossible to clean.
So, what are you supposed to do? Do you call your mother? Add it to your spouse’s To-Do List? Or contact your local appliance parts specialists at A-1 Appliance Parts? You’re at the right place. Here’s our tried-and-true solutions to get your stovetop looking fancy again.
- Let the Stove Cool Down
- We know that you’re pretty sure you can just dab it away as soon as the stovetop starts smoking, but waiting has its positives. We promise, it doesn’t mean you’re lazy if you finish cooking and eating before you attempt the clean-up process. In fact, it allows the cooktop to completely cool down. This means that your chances of smearing the issue into a bigger problem, or of burning yourself, are nearly eradicated.
- Find Your Microfiber Cloth and Stainless Steel Cleaner
- For a stovetop, we recommend using the right materials so that you don’t worsen the issue. Paper towels can be used in a pinch, but the best option is a microfiber sponge or cleaning cloth. This material is non-abrasive, effective for stains and spots, and safe to use on a variety of appliance finishes without marring or scratching. Not to mention, it’s an environmentally friendly option that can be washed and reused. We don’t recommend using non-approved sponges or cloths on your appliances, as there is a risk of damage. For heavier stains try our non-abrasive Sterling sponges. They will allow you to really scrub hard without scratching.
- You’ll also need an appliance cleaner. We recommend any traditional stainless steel appliance cleaner, stainless steel polish, or our favorite–CeramaBryte Cooktop Cleaner. These stovetop-safe solutions are gentle on appliance finishes and add extra shine to the finished product.
- Rub the Residue Right Off
- For most stovetop burns, it won’t take much more than a few drops of CeramaBryte or other stainless steel cleaner and a little bit of friction to clean those spots. It’s as simple as that for normal accidents. For serious residue, large burns, or a really tough stain, a little more pressure and “elbow grease” might be needed (see our Sterling sponges!). In the worst cases, a stainless steel-safe scraper might be necessary to get that spotless finish back.
- After you’ve finished rubbing, scrubbing, and wiping off the stain, why stop there? CeramaBryte also provides a stainless steel polish to restore the “just-bought” shine to your stovetop.
- Why not buy all your necessary items in one bundle? Our Complete Cooktop Cleaning Kit combines some of our favorite, stovetop cleaning items.
