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Don’t scrub and struggle. Here are 6 easy hacks for cleaning your stove burners

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✨ Don’t Scrub and Struggle: 6 Easy Hacks for Cleaning Your Stove Burners

Let the burners do the cooking — not the suffering. These effortless cleaning tips save time, energy, and elbow grease.

Stove burners are one of those kitchen areas that get dirty fast — and cleaning them can feel like a battle between you and layers of burnt-on grease. If you’ve ever felt like you’re spending more time scrubbing than actually cooking, you’re not alone.

But here’s the good news: you don’t have to scrub yourself into exhaustion. With a few smart tricks and common household ingredients, you can get your burners sparkling clean without the struggle.

Here are 6 super easy hacks to clean your stove burners — whether they’re gas, electric, or coil-style.


🔥 1. The Ziplock Bag + Ammonia Hack (For Gas Burner Grates & Caps)

This method is legendary for a reason.

What You’ll Need:

  • A large ziplock bag (1 gallon size)
  • About 1/4 cup of ammonia
  • Burner grates or caps

What to Do:

  1. Place the dirty burner grates or caps into the bag.
  2. Pour in ammonia, seal the bag, and let it sit overnight (outside or in the sink for safety).
  3. In the morning, open it up and rinse — no scrubbing needed!

💡 Why it works: The fumes (not the liquid) break down baked-on grease and grime.


⚡ 2. Baking Soda + Dish Soap Paste (For Any Burner Type)

A gentle, all-natural combo that gets surprisingly good results.

What You’ll Need:

  • 3 tbsp baking soda
  • 1 tbsp dish soap
  • A bit of warm water
  • Scrub sponge or toothbrush

What to Do:

  1. Mix into a paste.
  2. Spread on burners and let it sit for 15–20 minutes.
  3. Scrub lightly and rinse clean.

👍 Great for electric coil burners or drip pans too!


💨 3. Boiling Water Soak (The Lazy-But-Effective Way)

Sometimes all you need is heat.

What You’ll Need:

  • A large pot of boiling water
  • Optional: vinegar or lemon slices

What to Do:

  1. Remove burners and place in the sink.
  2. Pour boiling water directly over them and let them soak for 30 minutes.
  3. Gently scrub with a sponge or brush.

🔥 Why it works: Boiling water loosens stuck-on grease fast.


🧴 4. Degreaser Spray + Plastic Wrap Trap

A trick for deep-cleaning without scrubbing.

What You’ll Need:

  • Kitchen degreaser spray (like Krud Kutter or Dawn Powerwash)
  • Plastic wrap
  • Gloves

What to Do:

  1. Spray burners generously with degreaser.
  2. Wrap them in plastic wrap to trap the cleaner and keep it moist.
  3. Let it sit for 1–2 hours.
  4. Unwrap and rinse — grime slides right off.

💪 For serious build-up that’s been sitting for weeks.


🍋 5. Lemon and Salt Scrub (Natural + Smells Amazing)

Good for mild grime and makes your kitchen smell fresh.

What You’ll Need:

  • 1 lemon (halved)
  • Coarse salt

What to Do:

  1. Sprinkle salt on burner surface.
  2. Scrub with the cut side of the lemon.
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