Things You'll Need

Instructions

Coil Burners

1

Remove the burners and drip pans when they are cool.
2

Place the burners and drip pans in a sink of hot, soapy water.
3

Add 1 cup of undiluted white vinegar to the sink.
4

Allow the burners and pans to soak for about 20 minutes.
5

Moisten a rag with white vinegar and use it to wipe down the stovetop.
6

Create a paste with baking soda and a few drops of water. Rub this paste onto any areas of the stove that have dried food stains.
7

Rinse the rag in clean water and wipe the stove down.
8

Dry the stove with a clean, dry cloth.
9

Scrub the burners and drip pans clean with a cleaning sponge. Sprinkle baking soda onto your sponge if you have any stubborn residue.
10

Rinse the burners and pans.
11

Dry the burners and drip pans with a clean cloth and return them to the stove.

Flat Top Stoves

1

Wipe down the stovetop with a warm, soapy rag once the stove is cool.
2

Wipe the stove dry with a clean, dry cloth.
3

Squirt a few drops of glass stovetop polish onto a paper towel.
4

Rub the polish over the stovetop with small, circular strokes and let the polish dry for several minutes.
5

Wipe off the polish with a clean paper towel.