How to get grime off the stovetop?

Beauty4Ashes · 05-26-2016, 07:54 AM

When dh's 20 year old nephew lived with us, he cleaned the stove top really well. It sparkled. I have used oven cleaner but to this day I have not been able to get under the burners or the stove top so clean. I try to stay on top of the spills when they happen...

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Housekat · 05-26-2016, 10:51 AM

Ask him what his secret was?

Beauty4Ashes · 05-26-2016, 11:23 AM

Elbow grease as far as I can tell and more free time on his hands than I currently have.

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bliss · 05-26-2016, 11:30 AM

Baking soda and dish soap mixed. And elbow grease unfortunately.

2sunshines · 05-26-2016, 12:57 PM

I swear by bar keepers friend.

Beauty4Ashes · 05-26-2016, 01:01 PM

Where do you buy it?

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Quiteria · 05-26-2016, 01:12 PM

I'll second the recommendation to make a paste of baking soda and a couple drops of dish soap. It cuts grease, scours off the hard gunk, and soaks it all up at the same time.

2sunshines · 05-26-2016, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Beauty4Ashes

Where do you buy it?

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I think most grocery stores carry it. I bought mine at meijers

Beauty4Ashes · 05-26-2016, 03:03 PM

Thanks.

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SalH · 05-26-2016, 04:08 PM

Check it wouldn't damage if, but I would try dishwasher powder.

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Soliloquy · 05-26-2016, 04:53 PM

Bar Keeper's Friend.

Redeemed · 05-26-2016, 10:54 PM

Bar Keeper's Friend. We use it on our ceramic cooktop without an issue!

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2sunshines · 05-27-2016, 01:38 AM

Now that I'm actually on a real computer (rather than my tablet) and can type, I'll elaborate. BarKeeper's friend is the only thing I'll use on our flat stove top. The stuff is amazing.

We bought this current house as a foreclosure, and the stovetop was dirty. It had this layer of grime that appeared to be underneath the glasstop. Nothing would touch it. It was weird. Someone recommended barkeepers friend. I wiped the stove down with a wet wash cloth, sprinkled on some powder, set a damp hot wash cloth on top to moisten it and left it for a few minutes. Came back and was AMAZED at how easily it all wiped up! I tried SO MANY other things before this.

MaySunflowers · 05-27-2016, 06:33 AM

I used to do baking soda too, but salt is cheaper and works for me just the same.

Aerynne · 05-27-2016, 07:16 AM

There's a little plastic scrubby that Don Aslet cleaning centers sell that works fabulously on just about anything including stovetop grime. They're not expensive, either.

05-26-2016, 07:54 AM	#1
Beauty4Ashes Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 13,095	How to get grime off the stovetop? When dh's 20 year old nephew lived with us, he cleaned the stove top really well. It sparkled. I have used oven cleaner but to this day I have not been able to get under the burners or the stove top so clean. I try to stay on top of the spills when they happen... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Tammy--ISTJ wife to AbuBa(6/2001) mom to B (6/2004) D (6/2005) L 4/2008 R 9/2015 Isaiah 61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that they might be glorified.

05-26-2016, 10:51 AM	#2
Housekat Rose Garden Even if you can't see them or hear them at all, a person's a person, no matter how small! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Wakefield, UK Posts: 4,895	Re: How to get grime off the stovetop? Ask him what his secret was? __________________ Mama to Theo (11) and Libby (9) Find me on Facebook

05-26-2016, 11:23 AM	#3
Beauty4Ashes Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 13,095	Re: How to get grime off the stovetop? Elbow grease as far as I can tell and more free time on his hands than I currently have. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Tammy--ISTJ wife to AbuBa(6/2001) mom to B (6/2004) D (6/2005) L 4/2008 R 9/2015 Isaiah 61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that they might be glorified.

05-26-2016, 11:30 AM	#4
bliss Rose Garden NEUROSPICY! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Other worlds than these Posts: 13,430	Re: How to get grime off the stovetop? Baking soda and dish soap mixed. And elbow grease unfortunately. __________________ Me, The Surveyor, The Truck Driver, The Landscaper, The SAHM, The Grocery Manager, The Gamer, The Gardener, The Home Improvement Manager, and The Grandkids

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2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,024	Re: How to get grime off the stovetop? I swear by bar keepers friend. __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

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Beauty4Ashes Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 13,095	Re: How to get grime off the stovetop? Where do you buy it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Tammy--ISTJ wife to AbuBa(6/2001) mom to B (6/2004) D (6/2005) L 4/2008 R 9/2015 Isaiah 61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that they might be glorified.

05-26-2016, 01:12 PM	#7
Quiteria Rose Garden Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 23,483	Re: How to get grime off the stovetop? I'll second the recommendation to make a paste of baking soda and a couple drops of dish soap. It cuts grease, scours off the hard gunk, and soaks it all up at the same time. __________________ Homeschooling mama to five: a young adult (graduated!), two high schoolers, a big kid, and a kindergartner And yes, they've all aged overnight since the last time you read my out-of-date sigg.

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Beauty4Ashes Rose Garden Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 13,095	Re: How to get grime off the stovetop? Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Tammy--ISTJ wife to AbuBa(6/2001) mom to B (6/2004) D (6/2005) L 4/2008 R 9/2015 Isaiah 61:3 To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that they might be glorified.

05-26-2016, 04:08 PM	#10
SalH Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Posts: 1,590	Re: How to get grime off the stovetop? Check it wouldn't damage if, but I would try dishwasher powder. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk __________________ Sal (41) wife to Matthew (41) Home educating mummy to: DS1 (13), DS2 (11) DS3 (9), DD1 (7), DD2 (5) and DD3 (3).

05-26-2016, 04:53 PM	#11
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05-26-2016, 10:54 PM	#12
Redeemed Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 2,685	How to get grime off the stovetop? Bar Keeper's Friend. We use it on our ceramic cooktop without an issue! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ Melissa Veteran, 1994-2006. MST Survivor, Nov 1996. Child of God since 07/1982. Wife to Bryan, my best friend and retired soldier, since 06/2014. Mom to DD (02/1998), DS1 (08/2006), and DS2 (01/2009). Two w/Jesus (05/2001) and (12/2004). Stepmom to DSD (06/2007) and DSS (04/2009).

05-27-2016, 01:38 AM	#13
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,024	Re: How to get grime off the stovetop? Now that I'm actually on a real computer (rather than my tablet) and can type, I'll elaborate. BarKeeper's friend is the only thing I'll use on our flat stove top. The stuff is amazing. We bought this current house as a foreclosure, and the stovetop was dirty. It had this layer of grime that appeared to be underneath the glasstop. Nothing would touch it. It was weird. Someone recommended barkeepers friend. I wiped the stove down with a wet wash cloth, sprinkled on some powder, set a damp hot wash cloth on top to moisten it and left it for a few minutes. Came back and was AMAZED at how easily it all wiped up! I tried SO MANY other things before this. __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

05-27-2016, 06:33 AM	#14
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05-27-2016, 07:16 AM	#15
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Re: How to get grime off the stovetop? There's a little plastic scrubby that Don Aslet cleaning centers sell that works fabulously on just about anything including stovetop grime. They're not expensive, either. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

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