Clean gas burners: Ensuring kitchen safety and efficiency
Burnt-on grease, spilled milk, sauce residues – under high temperatures, these all turn into a hard, difficult-to-remove residue. How can you remove it? We've prepared a step-by-step guide.
The gas stove is the heart of many kitchens. We often prepare meals on it with love and passion, but just as often... we forget to clean it thoroughly. And that's a mistake! The burners, although inconspicuous, get dirty quickly – no less than the grates or countertops. What’s worse, neglected burners are not just an aesthetic problem – they can pose a real threat.
The accumulated grease can obstruct the gas flow, resulting in an uneven flame or no flame at all. Contaminants can also block the igniters, making it challenging – or even impossible – to light the stove. In extreme cases, it can cause gas to backfire or ignite uncontrollably. Clean burners are therefore a matter of not only aesthetics but also safety.
How to clean gas burners? A simple guide
Safety first. Before you start, disconnect the stove from electricity and turn off the gas. This is fundamental – no cleaning while connected.
Disassembly of parts. Remove the burner caps and crowns, those metal parts with grooves. This is where most of the grime accumulates.
Cleaning burner sockets. Prepare a bowl with warm water and a few drops of washing-up liquid. Use a toothbrush to spread the solution around the burner sockets – those tiny holes under the crowns.
Then dampen a wadded-up paper towel with the same solution and place it in the socket – let it work its magic!
Fighting burnt residues. For stubborn dirt, use... regular toothpaste! Apply it to a toothbrush and gently scrub the burnt areas. Don't worry – you won't scratch the surface. For hard-to-reach areas, use a wooden toothpick, but be careful with the igniter – it's a very sensitive component.
Cleaning metal parts. Soak the crowns and burner caps in the previously prepared water with detergent, then scrub with a brush. Rinse under running water and thoroughly dry.
Cleaning the inside of the sockets. Remove the soaked paper – it should bring out the contaminants with it. If necessary, wipe the inside with a toothbrush again.
Optionally – cleaning the nozzles. If you want to ensure full efficiency, you can unscrew the burner nozzle (you'll need a socket wrench) and gently clean its outlet with a copper wire.
Finally, dry all the parts and reassemble the stove. Done!
