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A lot of people think cleaning sucks and I think it’s safe to say the majority of the population agrees agrees with this viewpoint. It’s not fun and can be very tedious and time consuming. However, somebody has to do it because the house isn’t going to clean itself, as much as we’d like it to.
Another pitfall with cleaning is that the products commonly used to disinfect and brighten up surfaces often contain harsh, toxic chemicals and cost a pretty penny. Thankfully there are a variety of cheaper methods out there that can be used to get around these expensive health hazards.
One of these quick and non-toxic methods involves a few simple ingredients that help make it easier to clean off the greasy, nasty, baked and burnt on crud that accumulates on ceramic or glass top stoves. It’s probably something that you’ve been neglecting to do for some time, and this will make it so much less painful when you finally get to it.
All you need is baking soda, water, a bowl, a spoon, a razor blade, and a scouring sponge. You likely have these items in your kitchen or house already and even if you need to pick one of them up it will still be a lot cheaper than store bought oven cleaners. Start by pouring some baking soda into a bowl then add a little bit of water and mix it into a goopy paste.
Take the paste and spoon it over the greasy stains, brushing and spreading it around so that it fully coats the blackened, burnt on areas. Let this sit for about 5-10 minutes while it works to loosen and help lift up the greasy crud on the stove top. When time’s up take a razor blade and gently begin to scrape the burnt areas off the oven.
Scrape the stove top with the razor blade in the same manner you would use it to scrape paint or stickers off glass. Also, using a new sharper blade will help to prevent scratches that are more likely to occur if you use an old, dull, or chipped blade. Finally, follow this up with a scouring sponge to get any remaining, tricky spots off.
Be careful not to press too hard because you may end up scratching the glass surface with it. Test out the area first, go slow, and it’s advised you use a softer type material scouring pad instead of a heavy duty, Brillo pad type. When your all done you may want to wipe down the stove top one final time with some soapy water. Dawn dish soap works great to cut through any lingering dirt or the greasy sheen that may be left behind and will leave your stove shiny as can be.
Check out the video for more information and be sure to try this method the next time you have to clean your stove top!
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