Your stove is probably your most useful kitchen appliance and should be kept in good condition at all times. Proper cleaning and maintenance minimize the chances of it failing, keep your stove running smoothly, and stop you from having to call the stove repair technicians in Brampton sooner than necessary. The following tips will help you to keep your stove in its original condition as long as possible:
Clean the stove regularly
This kind of goes without saying, but you should always wipe the stove down with a sponge or soft cloth once you are done with it. Make sure however that you have allowed the burners to completely cool down before you start your cleaning. You don’t want to burn yourself! Cleaning after each use allows you to have a nice clean stove the next time you cook dinner and saves you time in the future. If you allow the gunk from cooking to build up, then the next time you go to clean the stove it will take you a lot of time and elbow-grease to remove it compared to simply wiping the stove down once everything has cooled.
Scrub with a soft cloth or sponge
When you are cleaning the stove, you want to use a soft cloth or sponge so that you don’t scratch the finish on your appliance. Scratching the finish will cause the stove to rust once the bare metal is exposed. If you encounter a stubborn patch of grease or baked-on food, try using a commercial cleaner and letting the patch soak for a while before scrubbing again. Always make sure that you have adequate ventilation when using any sort of chemical to clean your stove.
Segment your cleaning process
Narrow your focus to specific areas and be careful how you clean each area. If you are cleaning the face of the panel and the knobs you probably want to use a mild solvent that you simply wipe on and off. You don’t want to get the panel too wet. For the burners and the stovetop, your regular dish soap is normally sufficient, and for the interior of the oven, you will probably need a commercial cleaner. Be sure to follow the directions on the can and maintain adequate ventilation when using any cleaner. Most stoves should be wiped down after every use and deep-cleaned once a month to maintain their just-like-new appearance.
If you follow the tips listed above your stove should serve you for a very long time and look great while doing so. You can also refer to your specific appliance manual which has further tips on maintaining your particular stove model. Keeping your stove clean and maintained properly will save you a lot of time, money, and grief in the future. If your stove does break down, you can always contact an appliance repairman to fix it quickly and professionally.
