I love the idea behind the drip pans for stoves. They catch everything that falls or over flows from cooking to keep it {most of it} from getting into the far reaches of stove top and oven. But then that dreaded day comes when it is time to clean them or buy new ones {you can find some reasonably priced ones online}.
I did a bit of looking around and found a number of websites with suggestions. There were a load of different tips and techniques but since I am pregnant and we don't have a dishwasher in our apartments, I opted for a nonchemical approach and one that would seem to require to least amount of scrubbing.
I did a bit of looking around and found a number of websites with suggestions. There were a load of different tips and techniques but since I am pregnant and we don't have a dishwasher in our apartments, I opted for a nonchemical approach and one that would seem to require to least amount of scrubbing.
Remove the drip pans by following the manufactures instructions and start by simply wiping them off with a wet cloth to get the loose stuff off.
In a large pot mix 2 parts water and one part vinegar {make sure there is enough in there to sufficiently cover the drip pans} and boil for 30 minutes, it may require more time if is some stubborn build up on your drip pan. We ended up having to open a couple of windows for a few minutes to air out the apartment.
When that is done place the drip pans in soapy water and wash off anything that didn't come off while they were boiled. I was surprised at how easy it was to just wash them clean with very little scrubbing or time.
You can find the original post in this thread.
In a large pot mix 2 parts water and one part vinegar {make sure there is enough in there to sufficiently cover the drip pans} and boil for 30 minutes, it may require more time if is some stubborn build up on your drip pan. We ended up having to open a couple of windows for a few minutes to air out the apartment.
When that is done place the drip pans in soapy water and wash off anything that didn't come off while they were boiled. I was surprised at how easy it was to just wash them clean with very little scrubbing or time.
You can find the original post in this thread.
I was not done here! To help plan ahead for our upcoming move and because I want things to be as easy as possible since I will have a new born {literally, weeks old} I added a couple of steps.
Now cover the drip pans in aluminum foil. When it is time to do our deep clean for moving day I can simply take off the foil and toss....Um, that's awesome! I have to thank my mom for that tip. I remember her doing this when I was younger and there were six kids at home. Another option is buying drop-ins that you place in the drip pan.
Now cover the drip pans in aluminum foil. When it is time to do our deep clean for moving day I can simply take off the foil and toss....Um, that's awesome! I have to thank my mom for that tip. I remember her doing this when I was younger and there were six kids at home. Another option is buying drop-ins that you place in the drip pan.
Since I was in a cleaning mood and there's no reason to only do half of the stove top, I continued.
Still looking to put in the least amount of effort and time on my end. I went to my cleaning bucket and decided on the toilet bowl cleaner {it sounds weird but it was a new bottle so I thought, what the heck, why not try it?} Just squirt it around the rim or anywhere that is greasy and looks like it needs a good cleaning. I walked away for about 10-20 minutes and when I came back everything basically wiped off. Use a sponge and warm water and watch it all come right up.
Still looking to put in the least amount of effort and time on my end. I went to my cleaning bucket and decided on the toilet bowl cleaner {it sounds weird but it was a new bottle so I thought, what the heck, why not try it?} Just squirt it around the rim or anywhere that is greasy and looks like it needs a good cleaning. I walked away for about 10-20 minutes and when I came back everything basically wiped off. Use a sponge and warm water and watch it all come right up.
Last is underneath the stove top. Did you know that most electric stove tops pop up so that they can be cleaned underneath? Now you do! My husband had already put down aluminum foil when we first moved in, so I simply tossed it out, wiped inside and placed new foil.
Done and Done!!!!
Here are some of the other sites I looked at for tips on cleaning drip pans.
Spot cleaning to deep cleaning.
Using the self cleaning in the oven.
You could try WD-40.
Or there is Ammonia.
And a gem on what did not work for one lady.
When I am not pregnant and have warmer weather to leave the windows open all day I really want to try using Ammonia. I read about so many people who said it was SO easy and simple, no scrubbing at all. When I get to it, I'll let you know.
Spot cleaning to deep cleaning.
Using the self cleaning in the oven.
You could try WD-40.
Or there is Ammonia.
And a gem on what did not work for one lady.
When I am not pregnant and have warmer weather to leave the windows open all day I really want to try using Ammonia. I read about so many people who said it was SO easy and simple, no scrubbing at all. When I get to it, I'll let you know.
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