Housewives will agree that stubborn stains are something we can’t avoid – be it from boiling milk, a runaway soup spill or grease from frying! 👩🍳🫕 While the surface is easier to clean, it takes hours of scrubbing to clean the grate which is covered in layers of hardened grease and grime! 🫧🧽 But don’t worry! 🙌😏 This hack will help you restore its shine in MINUTES! 😮💨🤩 I will share the secret method in this article! 👇
My gas stove is an essential part of my kitchen, and despite my best efforts to keep it clean, stubborn stains always find a way to appear—whether it’s boiling milk, a runaway soup spill, or grease splatters from frying.
The surface of the stove is usually easy to clean, but the grate requires a bit more attention. I’ll admit, it’s been a while since I gave it the proper care, and now it’s covered in layers of hardened grease and grime.
Today, I’m setting aside some time to properly clean my grate, and I’ll be sharing the simple and effective methods I’ll use to restore its shine. Keep reading, and I’ll show you how to effortlessly bring your grate back to life.
My grate is made from enamel-coated metal, which is both light and durable, resisting scratches and harsh brushes. Even after years of use, the enamel still looks great and hasn’t dulled.
The method I’m using is gentle, so it’s perfect even for cast iron grates, which can be tricky to maintain. If you have cast iron grates, this technique will work wonders without causing any damage.
Let’s start with preparing the cleaning solution. First, grate about 50 grams of laundry soap, then mix in 10 tablespoons of mustard powder and 2 cups of soda ash. Add 2-3 liters of boiling water and stir the mixture until it’s well combined.
To make the cleaning easier, I place the grates in a bathtub, pour the mustard solution over them, and add enough boiling water to fully submerge them. For cast iron grates, I let them soak for a couple of hours, but if you have enamel grates like mine, leaving them overnight works best.
The grease will begin to loosen as it soaks, and after a few hours (or overnight), the grime can be easily scrubbed away with a regular brush.
You can also clean other kitchen items, like glass lids or baking trays, by soaking them in the same solution—works just as well!
Once you’re done, there will be no trace of grease or soot left. The combination of mustard, baking soda, and laundry soap does the trick beautifully, and the grates will look brand new.
If you found this helpful, give it a thumbs up! I’d love to hear your own cleaning tips in the comments—feel free to share your thoughts and tricks for tackling those tough stains on your gas hob grates.
