Ditch the Expensive Stove Cleaner

I love cooking, but I HATE cleaning up. Especially when food and grease get burnt onto the top of the stovetop.

I have tried disinfecting wipes, multi-surface cleaners, and even Bar Keeper’s Friend but the spots of grease remained. Fed-up, I decided to try what I use in the sink for cleaning—plain old baking soda!

1. Remove burner grates if you have them
2. Sprinkle baking soda liberally over the surface, especially trouble spots
3. Let sit for 5-10 minutes depending on the severity of grease
4. Wet a sponge
5. Scrub the stovetop, especially over grease spots
6. Wipe with a damp paper towel or cloth until no residue remains
7. Wipe with a dry cloth to remove water

Voila! Your stove should be free of grease spots. For a nice fresh smell, use a little lemon juice instead of water—but beware this will cause fizzing.