How do you clean gas stove grates?

Answer 1

I have a g.e. gas cooktop with grey porcelain grates for 8 years and it still looks like new. The only way I have found that works every time is regular ammonia. If you follow these directions you will restore the grates original finish unless the finish is scratched or chipped.
use a pot with a lid large enough to hold 2 or 3 grates. Place a small plastic container in the pot with about 1/2 cup of ammonia. Lay the grates over the cup and place the lid on the pot. Leave the pot covered for at least 12 hours. This will soften the burned on food and grease so that you can scrub off the gunk. For best and easiest way to remove the gunk, scrub with a nylon or course fibrous pad, but do not wet the pad. Dry works best. To make the job easier, spray the grate with a cleaner called Krud Kutter before scrubbing. Let it sit for 10 or 15 minutes then scrub the grate with the pad and rinse in hot water and dry. If there is still gunk or stain on the grate you may need to repeat the process or polish with baking soda. Be patient and don't rush. You must allow enough time for the ammonia to work. It is the fumes and not the liquid ammonia that does the job. If you do not have a pot that will hold the grates then use a heavy duty plastic bag and fold the open end closed to seal in the fumes.
I have tried many other products and methods and none of them worked or even came close to this way. For the baked enamel pans under the grates. spray with Krud Kutter. let sit for ten minutes and rub with a damp sponge. For more stubborn spots polish with baking soda. rinse with clean damp sponge and dry. Wipe off any spills before they bake on and the whole job will be easier and you will be happier. If this doesn't work, buy new grates and follow this method. Good luck, Len.








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Answer 2

Remove all the pieces you can remove from the stove - drip pans, racks, gas burners (do not do this with electric burners), knobs, and handles and take them outside (or the bathroom if you don't have an outside area). Place all these items in the heaviest duty large garbage bag you can find, pour in one gallon of ammonia, then seal the bag and let it sit for 24 hours (in the bathtub if indoors).

Answer 3

I usually soak them in a sink of hot, soapy water for about an hour and then scrub. I know that oven cleaner works too, but I don't like to use it.

Answer 4

Turn the burners on high for several minutes and they will burn everything off. If there is any residue, while the burners are still hot, quickly wipe them off with a damp cloth.

Answer 5

Use oven cleaner or detergent with a rough sponge